Somatotypes

Somatotypes

What are Somatotypes
1. Term describing different body types or an individual's physical build
2. It is generally thought that having a certain body type make you more suited for a certain activity/ sport
3. Three extreme body types: Mesomorph, Ectomorph, Endomorph
Mesomorph
1. Key Characteristics:
  1. low level of fat
  2. builds muscle eaisly
  3. solid build
  4. wide shoulders
  5. narrow hips
2. Sports that benefit from a Mesoorphic body type most
  1. speed
    1. sprinitng
  2. strength
    1. weight lifting
  3. boxing
Ectomorph
1. Key Characteristics:
  1. long, thin frame
  2. narrow shoulders and hips
  3. slim build
  4. generally doesn't build muscle easily
  5. generally doesn't store fat easily
2. Sports that beneifit from an Ectomorphic body type most
  1. long distance running
  2. high jump
Endomorph
1. Key Characteristics:
  1. wide hips
  2. narrow shoulders
  3. has a tendency to store fat
2. Sports that benefit from having an Endomorphic body type most
  1. shot putt
  2. sumo wrestling
  3. some positions in rugby
    1. props
Anorexia (aka Anorexia Nervosa)

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	Created by Lucy Colson over 8 years ago