Physical Education - 22nd January

Definitions of all somatotypes

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Somatotype
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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Ectomorph
Narrow shoulders, hips and chest. Not much muscles or fat. Slim build
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Mesomorph
Wide shoulders 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. Lots of fat on body, arms and legs. Ankles and wrists are relatively slim
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Activities suitable for Ectomorphs
High jump, long distance running - can use height and
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Narrow shoulders, hips and chest. Not much muscles or fat. Slim build

Back

Ectomorph

Card 3

Front

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

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

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

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

High jump, long distance running - can use height and

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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