Lesson 2.1A: Body Types

Question 1

These types are determined by factors like limb proportions, body weight, height, and body fat distribution.

Answer 1

body types

Question 2

the 3 types of body

Answer 2

Ectomorphic
mesomorphic
endomorphic

Question 3

narrow shoulders and hips, and tends to have little muscle or fat

Answer 3

Ectomorphic

Question 4

broad shoulders, narrower hips, and tends to build muscle easily

Answer 4

Mesomorphic

Question 5

“pear-shaped” body and higher affinity to store body fat

Answer 5

Endomorphic

Question 6

The ecto-, meso-, and endomorphic body types are also called

Answer 6

somatotypes

Question 7

he coined these names in 1940 when he wanted to create a system that could predict criminal behavior
based on people’s body types.

Answer 7

William Herbert Sheldon

Question 8

are generally tall and thin with narrow torsos and thin limbs.

Answer 8

Ectomorph Body Type

Question 9

tend to be stockier and store body fat easily.

Answer 9

Endomorph Body Type

Question 10

tend to have broader chests and shoulders and relatively narrow waists.

Answer 10

Mesomorph body type