Somatotyping

Question 1

What is somatotying?

Answer 1

Used to appraise body shape not composition

Question 2

What are the three representative extremes?

Answer 2

Endomorphy
Mesomorphy
Ectomorphy

Question 3

What are the assessment methods for somatotyping?

Answer 3

Photoscopic
Antropometric
Antropometric plus photoscopic

Question 4

What is the relevance of somatotying?

Answer 4

Provides an overall summary of the physique
Used to describe and compare athletes
Used to describe changes due to training, ageing and growth

Question 5

What is the relevance of somatotyping in sport?

Answer 5

Talent identification
Matching individuals with sports they are built for
Help determine training goals and outcomes