Physical Education - 22 January - Flashcards in GCSE Physical Education

Ectomorph

The structure or build of a person, especially to the extent to which it exhibits the characteristics of an ectomorph, an endomorph, or a mesomorph.

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Mesomorph

Wide shoulders and and relatively narrow hips. Muscular body. Strong arms and thighs. Not much body fat.

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Endomorph

Wide hips but relatively narrow shoulders. A lot of fat on body, arms, and legs. Ankles and wrists are relatively slim.

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Activities suitable for Ectomorph

Long distance running & High jump - being light and tall is an advantage

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Activities suitable for Mesomorph

Weight training & gymnastics & most activities - broad shoulders give them an advantage

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Activities suitable for Endomorph

Wrestling & Shotput - weight and low centre of mass can be an advantage

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Somatotypes

Basic body shape

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Wide shoulders and and relatively narrow hips. Muscular body. Strong arms and thighs. Not much body fat.

Mesomorph

Wide hips but relatively narrow shoulders. A lot of fat on body, arms, and legs. Ankles and wrists are relatively slim.

Long distance running & High jump - being light and tall is an advantage

Weight training & gymnastics & most activities - broad shoulders give them an advantage

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