Body Types (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is somatotyping?
What is somatotyping?
Classification of different body types
How many main somatotypes are there?
How many main somatotypes are there?
Three
Which characteristic describes an ectomorph?
Which characteristic describes an ectomorph?
Long thin frame
What is true about ectomorphs and muscle?
What is true about ectomorphs and muscle?
Does not build muscle easily
Why are ectomorphs suited to certain activities?
Why are ectomorphs suited to certain activities?
Less weight to carry
Which describes a mesomorph's shoulders & hips?
Which describes a mesomorph's shoulders & hips?
Wide shoulders, narrow hips
What fat levels do mesomorphs have?
What fat levels do mesomorphs have?
Low levels of fat
What activities suit mesomorphs?
What activities suit mesomorphs?
Activities requiring power, speed, strength
What shape are endomorphs sometimes referred to as?
What shape are endomorphs sometimes referred to as?
Pear shaped
What tendency do endomorphs have?
What tendency do endomorphs have?
Tendency to store fat
Which sport would suit an ectomorph?
Which sport would suit an ectomorph?
Long-distance running
Which sport would suit an endomorph?
Which sport would suit an endomorph?
Shot-put