Week 7-Absolute Body size/Somatotypes Flashcards
1
Q
Physics of Absolute Body Size? Inertia?
A
Basically body mass
2
Q
Greater Inertia?
A
Its hard to stop
Hard to start motion
3
Q
Fluid/ Air Resistance?
A
Proportional to the frontal surface area in the direction of motion
Minimising drag is a major element of many sports
4
Q
Angular Acceleration?
A
The ability to spin/rotate
5
Q
Other factors?
A
Body Surface Area
Limb Lengths
6
Q
What are the 3 optimisation models?
A
Open ended
Absolute
Relative
7
Q
Relative?
A
Athletic body types change in proportion to population
8
Q
Open ended?
A
Athletic body types change out of proportion to population
9
Q
Absolute?
A
Athletic body types don’t change over time
10
Q
What are the 3 girths?
A
Waist
Hip
Calf
11
Q
Calculating Ectomorphy?
A
No or little muscle and fat = simpler calculation
12
Q
Somatotype Examples?
A
Mesomorphy decreases
Ectomorphy increases
