Somatotypes In Sport

Question 1

What are the characteristics of an endomorph

Answer 1

1. Pear shaped body
2. Narrow shoulders
3. Wide hips
4. High percentage of body fat
5. Low centre of gravity

Question 2

Strengths of endomorph in sports

Answer 2

1. Often excel in sports that require power and strength e.g. prop forward in rugby
2. Low centre of gravity makes them difficult to move

Question 3

Weaknesses of endomorphs in sport

Answer 3

Often struggle in endurance events that require cv fitness as they oftn carry excess fat abd have short stride lengths

Question 4

Characteristics if mesomorph

Answer 4

1. High percentage if muscle
2. Broad shoulders
3. Thin/narrow hips

Question 5

Strengths of a mesomorph in sports

Answer 5

High percentage of muscle and low percentage of fat makes mesomorphs suited to many sports. Benefits sprinters, weight lifting, gymnastics

Question 6

Weaknesses of mesomorph in sports

Answer 6

Struggle in endurance events due to high muscle mass

Question 7

Characteristics of ectomorphs

Answer 7

1. Tall and thin
2. Low percentage of muscle/fat
3. Narrow hips and shoulders
4. High centre of gravity

Question 8

Strengths of ectomorphs in sports

Answer 8

1. Low percentage of fat and long limbs means ectomorphs often excel at events requiring cv fitness die to long stride lengths
2. High centre of gravity and no excess weight to kift so good at events like long jump

Question 9

Weaknesses of ectomorphs in sports

Answer 9

Struggle in power/ strength events as low percentage of muscle