GCSE PEGCSE PEDifferent body typesDifferent body types

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Name the 3 different body types and explain what they are

Understand how to position yourself and other sports performers on the somatotype scale

Explain the factors that affect your optimum weight

Somatotypes

What does it mean?Bodies come in all shapes and sizes but can be grouped into 3 basic types.

Endomorph

Mesomorph

Ectomorph

Somatotypes

Task:In a group of 3 you will be assigned a somatotype.

On a piece of A4 paper your need to summarise it in 10 words or less that you will need to explain to other groups.

You will have 4 minutes to do this.Once completed one of your group will erect a market stand and invite

punters from other groups to your stand to find out the relevant information.

The remaining 2 will go out and find out about the other 2 somatotypes before returning to summarise to the rest of the group.

Endomorph

A lot of body fat

A lot of fat on the upper arms and thighs

Wide hips and narrow shoulders

Fairly slim wrists and ankles

Mesomorph

Very little body fat

A muscular body

Broad shoulders and narrow hips

A large head

Strong forearms and thighs

Ectomorph

Very little muscle or body fat

Narrow hips and shoulders

Thin legs and arms

A narrow chest and abdomen

Thin face and high forehead

Measuring Somatotypes

A score out of 7 will then be given in the following categories:

1.Fatness – ENDOMORPH

2.Muscularity – MESOMORPH

3.Linearity (thinness) – ECTOMORPH

So a person’s somatotype might be 2:6:2.

For example, 2/7 for fat, 6/7 for muscle and 2/7 for thinness.

Measuring Somatotypes

• Task 1

• With a partner determine your somatotype

Which somatotype?

Somatotypes in Sport

Certain somatotypes tend to be found in certain sports.

The ideal somatotype for a performer will depend on their sport or event. In some cases, the position that they play in a particular sport might also be important.

Consider, for example, the various body sizes and shapes in a rugby team.

Somatotype charts

Somatotypes in Sport

Task 2Jot down the positions from the previous slide in your booklet.

Task 3Complete task 3 on the same diagram and label clearly.

Optimum WeightWhat is it?

Most favourable weight for your lifestyle / sport

What factors affect it?HeightGender

Bone StructureMuscle Girth

Genetics

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Name the 3 different body types and explain what they are

Understand how to position yourself and other sports performers on the somatotype scale

Explain the factors that affect your optimum weight

Homework

Complete the following homework tasks in your booklet:

HWK’s 1 – 5

Also complete any other notes left blank in the booklet

They will be marked with this picture:

Lesson Summary