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LESSON 4 Flashcards

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This refers to the idea that there are three generalized body compositions that people are predetermined to have.

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Body Types or Somatotype

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The concept of somatotype was theorized by?

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Dr. W.H. Sheldon, in the early 1940s

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What are the three somatotypes?

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  • Endomorph
  • Mesomorph
  • Ectomorph
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This somatotype refers to a person with: a pear-shaped body; rounded head; wide hips and shoulders; wider front to back rather than side to side; has short arms and legs; and a lot of fat on the body, upper arms and thighs.

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Endomorph

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These are the characteristics traits of an endomorph.

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  • Relaxed
  • Tolerant
  • Comfortable
  • Sociable
  • Psychologically fun-loving, humored, even-tempered, and loves food and affection
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These are the sports benefits of an endomorph.

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  • size benefits sports where bulk is useful, provided it can be moved powerfully (ex. rugby)
  • tend to have large lung capacity (suited to sports)
  • can increase muscle mass much more easily than ectomorphs
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This somatotype refers to a person with: medium build, rectangular/wedge body; wide broad shoulder; fairly lean with a hard body; can gain muscle easily; usually strong; and muscled arms and legs.

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Mesomorph

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These are the characteristic traits of a mesomorph.

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  • adventurous and courageous
  • not afraid to break out and do new things with new people, assertive and competitive, have a desire to have power, and be dominant.
  • love taking risks and chances in life
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These are the sports benefits of a mesomorph.

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  • respond well to cardiovascular and resistance training
  • can sustain low body fat levels
  • all muscle groups can be used to derive positive training adoption
  • dependent on the sports’ needs, they can easily gain or lose weight
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This somatotype refers to a person with: hard to gain muscle; slender frame; narrow shoulders and hips; narrow chest and abdomen; small bone structure; and very fast metabolism.

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Ectomorph

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These are the characteristic traits of an ectomorph.

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  • self-conscious
  • socially anxious
  • artistic
  • thoughtful
  • quiet and private
  • always keep to themselves and are afraid to branch out
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These are the sports benefits of an ectomorph.

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  • suited for aerobic activity (such as gymnastics)
  • enhances their suitability for endurance activity
  • better at thermo regulation, important in endurance-based sports
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These are the phases of exercise.

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  • Warmup
  • Stretching
  • Conditioning
  • Cooldown
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This phase of exercise prepares your body for the activity of the conditioning part of your workout.

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Warmup

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Also known as range-of-motion activities, this can be performed as part of warmup phase. This action allows muscles and tendons to tighten.

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Stretching

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During this phase of exercise, you perform the exercise that produces fitness benefits, such as calorie burning, building endurance or muscle strengthening. You may choose an aerobic exercise, lift free weights, or high-intensity sport.

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Conditioning

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This phase ends your exercise session with recovery time for your body. This movements should allow your heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature to return slowly to normal.

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Cooldown

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These are the elements of training.

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  • Aerobic Fitness
  • Strength Fitness
  • Core Exercises
  • Balance Training
  • Flexibility and Stretching
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Also known as cardio or endurance activity, this is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs.

+The better your ____, the more efficiently your heart, lungs and blood vessels transport oxygen throughout your body — and the easier it is to complete routine physical tasks.

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Aerobic Fitness

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This can help you increase bone strength and muscular fitness, and it can help you manage or lose weight. It can also improve your ability to do everyday activities.

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Strength Training

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These exercises help train your muscles to brace the spine and enable you to use your upper and lower body muscles more effectively.

+ The muscles in your abdomen, lower back and pelvis — known as your core muscles — help protect your back and connect upper and lower body movements.

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Core Exercises

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This can help you maintain your balance at any age. It is generally a good idea for older adults in particular to include exercises to maintain or improve balance in their routine exercises. This is important because balance tends to deteriorate with age, which can lead to falls and fractures.

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Balance Training

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