Somatotypes Flashcards
1
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What are somatotypes?
A
refers to people’s different body types
2
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Characteristics of an ectomorph?
A
-Thin and lean (usually tall).
-Narrow shoulders, hips and chest.
-Very little fat and muscle.
Long arms and legs.
-Thin face and high forehead
3
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Characteristics of endomorph?
A
-Pear-shaped body.
-High-fat content.
-Fat middle, thighs and arms.
4
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Characteristics of mesomorph?
A
-Wedge-shaped.
-Large amount of muscle.
-Wide shoulders and thin hips.
5
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sports for mesomorphs
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Sprinting, weightlifters, rugby players
6
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sports for ectomorph
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High jump, tennis, endurance running, long jump
7
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sports for endomorph
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Shotput, sumo wrestling, front row rugby players
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