a somatotype characterised by being tall and thin with narrow shoulders and narrow hips

a somatotype, characterised by a muscular appearance with wide shoulders and narrow hips

a somatotype, characterised by a pear shaped body/fatness with wide hips and narrow shoulders

the percentage of body weight which is fat and nonfat (muscle and bone)

Somatotypes

Physical education

Physical, mental and social health, fitness and wellbeing

The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

This unit will examine the benefits of participating in physical activity and sport on health, fitness and well-being to include physical, emotional/ mental and social factors. It will also explore the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and implications of ill health.

Health and well-being: reasons for participation

Which somatotype is identified in the image?

Which somatotype has narrow hips and shoulders, long arms and legs and is thin and lean?

Which somatotype has a high percentage of body muscle?

Correctly identify the example to the somatotype

This is because some athletes can have traits of

Therefore anyone that disagrees with her is

Emily says that some people can fall into two types of somatotype because of their characteristics. Order the sentences to justify whether Emily is correct or incorrect.

A lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity is known as a {{}} lifestyle.

Complete the sentences to identify four effects of a sedentary lifestyle on physical health.

Which body shape is most likely to be a sumo wrestler?

Match the bodies in the image the correct description.

Starter Quiz

Identify the three types of health