Topic 1.2.1: Physcial activity and you helathy mind and body (DIFFERENT BODY TYPES)

Question 1

Name a sporting activity where a MESOMORPH would be an advantage

Answer 1

Sprinting/100m

Question 2

Name a sporting activity where an ENDOMORPH would be an advantage

Answer 2

Sumowrestling

Question 3

Name a sporting activity where a ECTOMORPH would be an advantage

Answer 3

10,000m running
Marathon running
High jumper

Question 4

Describe a characteristic of a mesomorph that makes it the ideal body type for 100m sprinters (2 marks)

Answer 4

Very muscular (1) so they can run fast in the 100m sprint/apply more force to the blocks for a quicker start (1)

Question 5

Name the body type most associated with pole vault and long distance running

Answer 5

Ectomorph

Question 6

Describe a characteristic of an ectomorph

Answer 6

Tall and thin
Narrow shoulders
Narrow hips
Long limbs

Question 7

Give an advantage of being an ectomorph if you are a pole vaulter

Answer 7

Lighter therefore easier to lift body weight over bar
OR
Lighter therefore can vault higher

Question 8

Give an advantage of being an ectomorph if you are a long distance runner

Answer 8

Longer stride length therefore covers ground quicker
OR
Lighter therefore can run fast as less weight to carry

Question 9

Which of the following performers would consider an 'ectomorph' somatotype to be the most appropriate body type for their activity?
A: Shot putter
B: 400m runner
C: 200m runner
D: High jumper

Answer 9

D: High jumper