Somatotypes Flashcards
1
Q
What Is a somatotype?
A
A way to classify body types
2
Q
What Are the three somatotype‘s?
A
- ectomorph
- endomorph
- mesomorph
3
Q
What is ectomorph person look like?
A
- very thin and lean
- narrow shoulders, hips and chest
- not much fat or muscle
- long arms and legs
4
Q
What are the activities which tend to suit a ectomorphic body shape?
A
- high jump
- long jump
- tennis
- endurance activities
5
Q
Why are ectomorphic people better at these sports?
A
- they will be good at marathon running because they do not carry much weight (fat and muscle)
- however for an activity like long jump they may need mesomorphic characteristics as well
- tennis players benefit because they can serve from a height
6
Q
What does an endomorphic person look like?
A
- pear-shaped body
- high fat content
- fat round middle, thighs and upper arms
7
Q
What sports tend to suit an endomorph body shape?
A
- sumo wrestling
- shot putter
- rugby player
( however all these sports do need part of an mesomorph shape as they require power)
8
Q
What is the characteristics of an mesomorph person?
A
- large muscle content
- broad shoulders and thin waist
- generates good power and strength
9
Q
What sports are mesomorph me good at?
A
- sprinter = The force generated at the shoulders can allow the arms to pump allowing the legs to move faster
- weightlifter
- gymnast
- rugby player
