1.5- Physique

Question 1

What is another word for body type?

Answer 1

Somatotype

Question 2

What can our somatotype tell us?

Answer 2

Our somatotype can tell us whether we are suited to a particular activity. It

Question 3

Name the three types of somatotype?

Answer 3

• Endomorph
• Ectomorph
• Mesomorph

Question 4

Describe an endomorph

Answer 4

Endomorphs are roughly pear-shaped with wide hips and wide shoulders and have a tendency to gain weight. They will find it hard to carry out weight bearing aerobic exercises and other aerobic exercises such as distance running. They also have short legs. However, they are well suited to activities such a rugby, where their bulk is an advantage.

Question 5

Describe a mesomorph

Answer 5

Mesomorphs have a generally wedge shaped body, with broad wide shoulders, muscled arms and legs, narrow hips and a minimum amount of fat. A mesomorph can excel in strength agility and speed sports, and mostly adapted to swimming.

Question 6

Describe an ectomorph

Answer 6

Ectomorphs are predominantly long, slender and thin, with narrow shoulders and hips, thins arms and legs, with very little body fat. They are not suited to power and strength sports, but can excel in endurance sports such as marathon running and gymnastics where their light frame is an advantage.

Question 7

Define trunk

Answer 7

Your trunk is the middle part of your body

Question 8

Define musculature

Answer 8

Musculature is the system or arrangement of muscles on a body

Question 9

Define body composition

Answer 9

Body composition is the percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone.

Question 10

What somatotype would exceed in gymnastics and provide a reason

Answer 10

An ectomorph would excel in gymnastics due to their light frame which gives them an advantage.