HKUGA College DSE PE Body type

What physical traits are associated with an Ectomorph?

• high content of body fat

• wide shoulder

• narrow shoulder and hip

Which of the following is activity that suit an ectomorphic body?

• sumo wrestling

• high jump

• weightlifter

What physical traits are associated with a mesomorph?

• large muscle content

• pear-shaped body

• very lean

Which of the following is true about an endomorph?

• The muscular nature of a endomorph is excellent for producing power and strength

• Endomorphs tend to be tall and thin

• Endomorphs are people with a tendency to store fats

• A marathon runner may benefit from having endomorph characteristics

Which of the following is the correct expression of Body Mass Index?

• weight / height

• square of weight / height

• weight / square of height

• square of height / weight

According to Department of Health, what is the normal

range of BMI for Asian adults.

• 17.5 - 21.9

• 18.5 - 22.9

• 19.5 - 23.9

• 20 - 24

BMI can be considered an alternative for direct measures of body fat. What is the advantage and limitation of using BMI to describe body fatness?