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Endomorph Ectomorph

Mesomorph

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Endomorph

•Round or Pear shaped•Narrow shoulder/ large hips•Excess weight: round hips,• large waist/ thighs

•Sumo wrestler•Wrestler•Weight lifters

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Mesomorph

•Athletic build•Broad shoulders•Narrow hips•Developed chest•muscular

•Rugby player•Body builder •Weight lifter•Boxer•Swimmer

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Ectomorph

•Slightly built•Narrow shoulder•Long limbs•Skinny

•Basketball player•Cyclist•Race walker•Distance runner

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SomatochartsSomatocharts

Extreme Mesomorph

Extreme EctomorphExtreme Endomorph

•Gymnast

•Race walker

•Sumo wrestler

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Body Weight and SportBody Weight and Sport• There is a difference between normal health body weight and body There is a difference between normal health body weight and body

weight for certain physical activities.weight for certain physical activities.• The body Mass Index is used to measure height/ weight ratio.The body Mass Index is used to measure height/ weight ratio.

Calculating your B.M.I.Calculating your B.M.I.

1.1. Weigh yourself in kg. __________kgWeigh yourself in kg. __________kg2.2. Measure your height in metres__________mMeasure your height in metres__________m3.3. Put your numbers into the following equation.Put your numbers into the following equation.

BMI = BMI = Weight in kgWeight in kg Height in m2Height in m2

BMI =BMI =Less than 20 underweight – UnderweightLess than 20 underweight – Underweight20 – 2520 – 25 - Just right - Just right25 – 30 - Overweight25 – 30 - Overweight30+30+ - Very overweight - Very overweight

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