Somatotype means the shape of your body.

This can affect your suitability for certain sports.

There are 3 basic somatotypes:

1. Ectomorph (thin body shape)

- Narrow shoulders, hips and chest

- Not much fat or muscle

- Long, thin arms and legs

- e.g. high jump, long distance running

- Thin face, high forehead

2. Endomorph (dumpy)

- Wide hips, but narrow shoulders

- Lot of fat on body, arms and legs

- e.g. wrestling, shot putting

- Ankles and wrists slim

3. Mesomorph (muscular)

- Wide shoulders, narrow hips

- Muscular body

- e.g. swimming, gymnastics

- Strong arms and thighs

- Not much body fat