Chapter 3 - Somatotypes

Question 1

Ectomorph

Answer 1

• Very thin and tall
• Narrow shoulders, hips and chest
• No fat/muscle
• Long arms & legs
• Thin face and forehead

Question 2

An ectomorph has a good body shape for;

Answer 2

• High jump
• Long jump
• Tennis
• Marathon

Question 3

Endomorph

Answer 3

• Pear shapes body
• High content of fat
• Fat / round middle, thighs and upper arm

Question 4

An endomorph has a good body shape for;

Answer 4

•Rugby

Question 5

Mesomorph

Answer 5

• Wedge shape
• Large muscle content
• Broad shoulders and thin waist

Question 6

A mesomorph has a good body shape for;

Answer 6

•Weightlifter