Body Types (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
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's body frame?
Which characteristic describes an ectomorph's body frame?
Long thin frame
What is true about an ectomorph's shoulders and hips?
What is true about an ectomorph's shoulders and hips?
Narrow shoulders & hips
How easily does an ectomorph build muscle?
How easily does an ectomorph build muscle?
Does not build muscle easily
Why are ectomorphs suited to activities where being light is an advantage?
Why are ectomorphs suited to activities where being light is an advantage?
There is less weight to carry
Which activity suits ectomorphs due to their low body fat and weight?
Which activity suits ectomorphs due to their low body fat and weight?
Long distance running
Which characteristic describes a mesomorph's shoulders?
Which characteristic describes a mesomorph's shoulders?
Wide shoulders
What type of activities are mesomorphs suited to?
What type of activities are mesomorphs suited to?
Power, speed and strength activities
Which sport allows mesomorphs to use their speed and strength?
Which sport allows mesomorphs to use their speed and strength?
Sprinting
What shape are endomorphs sometimes referred to as?
What shape are endomorphs sometimes referred to as?
Pear shaped
How do endomorphs use their bulk in shot-put?
How do endomorphs use their bulk in shot-put?
Add momentum when throwing