1. PHYSIQUE

2. Physique
PHYSIQUE means the form, size, and development of a person's body.
Success as an athlete comes from a combination of athletic ability and our body build or physique.
There are 3 extreme body types.
A system called somatotyping uses the terms ectomorph, endomorph, or mesomorph to describe the body build of an individual.

3. Somatotypes ENDOMORPH A pear shaped body A rounded head
Wide hips and shoulders
Wider front to back rather than side to side.
A lot of fat on the body, upper arms and thighs

4. SOMATOTYPES
A mainly endomorphic individual typically has short arms and legs and a large amount of mass on their frame.
This restricts their ability to compete in sports requiring high levels of agility or speed.
Sports of pure strength, like power lifting, are perfect for an endomorph.
Their size benefits sports such as rugby providing it can be moved powerfully.
They often have large lung capacity which can make them suited to sports like rowing.
Their extra weight can make it difficult to perform sustained weight bearing aerobic activities such as running.
They can gain weight easily and loose condition quickly if training is ceased.

5. Somatotypes MESOMORPH A wedge shaped body A cubical head
Wide broad shoulders
Muscled arms and legs
Narrow hips
Narrow from front to back rather than side to side.
A minimum amount of fat

6. Somatotypes
A mainly mesomorphic individual excels in strength, agility, and speed.
Their medium structure and height, along with their tendency to gain muscle and strength easily makes them a strong candidate for a top athlete in any sport.
They respond well to cardiovascular and resistance training.
They can sustain low body fat levels and find it easy to loose and gain weight.

7. Somatotypes ECTOMORPH A high forehead Receding chin
Narrow shoulders and hips
A narrow chest and abdomen
Thin arms and legs
Little muscle and fat

8. Somatotypes
A mainly ectomorphic individual is long, slender and thin, and therefore power and strength sports are perhaps not suitable as their slight build leaves them susceptible to injuries.
While they can easily get lean and hard, their lack of musculature severely limits their chances in sports requiring mass.
Typically, Ectomorphs dominate endurance sports and gymnastics.
Their smaller body surface area enhances their suitability for endurance activities as they are better at managing their body temperature.

9. Somatotypes All athletes are made up of the three extreme body types.
Using a score of one to seven, we can grade our bodies on each of the extreme body types. e.g. two, six, three means: two (low endomorphy); six (high mesomorphy); three (low ectomorphy).
In this way, we can compare our body type with that of other athletes.