Somatotypes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 somatotypes?
A
Ectomorph, endmorph, mesomorph
2
Q
What does an ectomorph body usually look like?
A
Very thin, lean, narrow shoulders, hps and chest. Not much fat/muscle, long arms and legs, thin face and high forehead.
3
Q
What sports suit an ectomorph?
A
high jump, long jump, tennis, endurance actvities e.g marathon
4
Q
What does an endomorph body usually look like?
A
Pear shaped, high content of fat, fat around middle, thighs and upper arms
5
Q
What sports suit an endomorph?
A
Front row in rugby, shot putters and sumo wrestling
6
Q
What does a mesomorph body usually look like?
A
Wedge shape, large muscle content, broad shoulders and thin waist.
7
Q
What sports suit a mesomorph?
A
Most sports for e.g sprinting
