Somatotypes

Question 1

What Is a somatotype?

Answer 1

A way to classify body types

Question 2

What Are the three somatotype‘s?

Answer 2

• ectomorph
• endomorph
• mesomorph

Question 3

What is ectomorph person look like?

Answer 3

• very thin and lean
• narrow shoulders, hips and chest
• not much fat or muscle
• long arms and legs

Question 4

What are the activities which tend to suit a ectomorphic body shape?

Answer 4

• high jump
• long jump
• tennis
• endurance activities

Question 5

Why are ectomorphic people better at these sports?

Answer 5

• they will be good at marathon running because they do not carry much weight (fat and muscle)
• however for an activity like long jump they may need mesomorphic characteristics as well
• tennis players benefit because they can serve from a height

Question 6

What does an endomorphic person look like?

Answer 6

• pear-shaped body
• high fat content
• fat round middle, thighs and upper arms

Question 7

What sports tend to suit an endomorph body shape?

Answer 7

• sumo wrestling
• shot putter
• rugby player
  ( however all these sports do need part of an mesomorph shape as they require power)

Question 8

What is the characteristics of an mesomorph person?

Answer 8

• large muscle content
• broad shoulders and thin waist
• generates good power and strength

Question 9

What sports are mesomorph me good at?

Answer 9

• sprinter = The force generated at the shoulders can allow the arms to pump allowing the legs to move faster
• weightlifter
• gymnast
• rugby player