1. Your somatotypes

3. Definition Somatotyping is a physique classification system which recognises a body shape category, which necessarily falls between pre-determined end limits. It is defined as a quantified expression and description of the present morphological conformation of a person. It is independent of size, age and gender. Somatotype

4. A somatotype is a three figure reference which characterises physique and body shape It comprises values, originally proposed on a 7- point scale, which summarise the physique, and can be plotted on the tri-polar somatoplot As we’ll see, it’s a 2D plot, on which we are to imagine there being 3D’s, as shown here Endo Ecto Meso

5. Endomorphy Mesomorphy Ectomorphy Average value 444444 555555 666666 333333 222222 lean fat muscular slender lightheavy Somatotype Components

6. The class somatoplot Endomorphy Ectomorphy Mesomorphy Meso- endomorphs “Purer” Endomorphs Bear in mind measurement error – (skinfold overestimation is common)

7. And compared to last year... Just a few more ectomorphic folks last year