Homework Help: Science: Biology: Human Body Types

Endomorphs

are people with a rounded body shape and tend towards fatness. Sports that endomorphs would be good at are- darts, weight lifting, sailing and sumo wrestling.

Mesomorphs

have more muscular bodies and generally are taller. Sports that mesomorphs would be good at are- athletics, horse riding, rugby and weight lifting.

Ectomorphs

tend to be tall and thin. ectomorphs would be good at sports like- ballet, netball, dancing and gymnastics.

Fitness programs should be made to suit each individual as otherwise it might not work or they could get injured.

Definitions

• motivation - to want to do something
• detraining - don't do as much
• peaking - try to reach your best form
• training phase - preparing your body for the sport
• burn-out - when you do to much

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