Somatotypes Flashcards
1
Q
what name do you give to someone with a muscular body build?
A
Mesomorph
2
Q
what name do you give to someone with a larger body build?
A
Endomorph
3
Q
what do name do you give to someone with a skinnier body build?
A
Ectomorph
4
Q
what characteristics come with a mesomorph body type?
A
Wedge shape
large muscle content
low percentage of body fat
5
Q
what characteristics come with an endomorph body type?
A
pear shaped
high muscle content
high fat content
6
Q
what characteristics come with an ectomorph body?
A
long arms and legs
narrow shoulders
little fat and muscle
7
Q
give one sport that a mesomorph body type will help
A
gymnastics
8
Q
give one sport that a endomorph body type will help
A
rugby
9
Q
give one sport that an ectomorph body type will help
A
100m sprint
