Somatotypes Quiz
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What is an ‘Ectomorph’?
A. Tall and thin
B. Small and broad
C. Muscular
D. Pear shaped body
Defining an athletes somatotype is important to help guide training, nutrition, recovery and competition and will allow the athlete to be successful.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
If a person is said to be 7-1-1, he or she is an
A. Ectomorph
B. Endomorph
C. Mesomorph
What somatotype would you expect a Gymnast to have?
A. Mesomorphic
B. Endomorphic
C. Ectomorphic
What physical traits are associated with an Ectomorph?
A. Thin Build
B. Large Frame
C. Broad Shoulders
What does an Endomorph refer to?
A. Wider hips than shoulders
B. Longer legs than arms
C. Tall
D. Muscular
A Rugby player would be categorised as a ‘Mesomorph’
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Description : Flabby
A. endomorph
B. ectomorph
C. mesomorph
Description : Round shape
A. endomorph
B. mesomorph
C. ectomorph
What somatotype reading would you expect the above athlete to have.
A. 6 – 3 – 2
B. 1 – 4 – 2
C. 1 – 3 – 6
Description : Lightly muscled
A. endomorph
B. mesomorph
C. ectomorph
An ‘Endomorph’ is somebody who has a ‘pear shaped body’.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What somatotype would you expect a tennis player to have?
A. Endomorphic
B. Mesomorphic
C. Ectomorphic
Description : Has trouble in losing weight
A. endomorph
B. mesomorph
C. ectomorph
What sport would be an example of having combinations of ‘mesomorphic’ and ‘endomorphic’?
A. Hammer throw
B. Cycling
C. Long distance running
D. Tennis
What sport would an ‘Ectomorph’ be suitable for?
A. Long distance running
B. Weight lifting
C. Football
D. Rugby
Description : Flat chested body
A. ectomorph
B. endomorph
C. mesomorph
What does body composition refer to?
A. % of Body Fat
B. The shape of your muscles
C. How much ‘gainz’ you have
D. Limb Length
What is a ‘Endomorph’ suitable for?
A. Pole vaulting
B. Ballet
C. Swimming
D. Zumo Wrestling
What is a ‘Mesomorph’?
A. Muscular
B. Tall and thin
C. Pear shaped body
D. Flat footed
Description : Delicate built
A. endomorph
B. mesomorph
C. ectomorph
What is a somatotype?
A. The size of your foot
B. A bunch of tomatoes
C. Classifying a body type
D. How you play sport
What somatotype reading would you expect the above athlete to have.
A. 7-1-1
B. 2-5-2
C. 1-2-4
Description : Athletic body
A. endomorph
B. mesomorph
C. ectomorph
Description : Hard muscular body
A. endomorph
B. ectomorph
C. mesomorph
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