Somatotypes Flashcards
1
Q
What type of body shape does an ectomorph have?
A
Very thin and lean Narrow shoulders, hips and chest Not much fat or muscle Long arms and legs Thin face and high forehead
2
Q
Which body shape is very muscular with wide shoulders, narrow hips and a low body fat percentage?
A
Mesomorph
3
Q
In which order do the three numbers of someone’s somatotype go?
A
Endomorph; mesomorph; ectomorph
4
Q
If somebody has the somatotype 136 what is their body shape like?
A
Tall and lean with some muscle mass
5
Q
What kind of athlete would have the somatotype 541
A
A thrower (shot putt; hammer; javelin) or wrestler etc
