Body Types (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Term for classification of body types
Term for classification of body types
Somatotyping
Three main somatotypes
Three main somatotypes
Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph
Ectomorph body frame
Ectomorph body frame
Long thin frame
Ectomorph shoulder & hip width
Ectomorph shoulder & hip width
Narrow shoulders & hips
Ectomorph fat storage trait
Ectomorph fat storage trait
Does not store fat easily
Activities ectomorphs suited to
Activities ectomorphs suited to
Activities where being light/tall is an advantage
Sport examples for ectomorphs
Sport examples for ectomorphs
Long jump, long distance running
Mesomorph fat levels
Mesomorph fat levels
Low levels of fat
Mesomorph shoulder width
Mesomorph shoulder width
Wide shoulders
Activities mesomorphs suited to
Activities mesomorphs suited to
Power, speed and strength
Sport examples for mesomorphs
Sport examples for mesomorphs
Sprinting, boxing
Endomorph body shape description
Endomorph body shape description
Pear shaped
Sport examples for endomorphs
Sport examples for endomorphs
Shot-put, rugby