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Obesity
Activity 3D: What’s Somatotype With You?
Topic: Obesity

Part of:
Unit: Corpulosity: A Study of Obesity

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Keywords

somatotype, somatochart, somatograph, body type, body composition

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Key Concepts

Body composition, somatotype, mesomorphy, ectomorphy and endomorphy, graphing

Process Skills Utilized

Plot points on a coordinate graph, analyze the outcomes on the graph

Intended Grade Level - 6-12

Objectives

Using somatotype charts and graphs and personal profile cards, the student will be able to:

  • fill out a somatotype rating chart (Somatochart)
  • graph and read a somatograph
  • recognize and describe different body types
  • infer ways in which to improve body composition

Activity Description

The students will be given somatotype values for imaginary characters. The students will refer to these measurements when filling out a SomatoChart. This SomatoChart will give the students information they need to calculate coordinate points which they will plot on a SomatoGraph. From the SomatoGraph, students will be able to classify a person’s body type. In this lesson the teacher will divide the class into groups of two. Each group will find the somatotype for six characters. After the students have found all six characters’ body types, they will then compare and contrast the characters. This compare/contrast will help lead them to the conclusion that even though some people weigh the same, their body shapes could be extremely different and that lifestyle choices can alter body composition and thus somatotype.

Activity Materials (per groups of 2)

  • 2 Calculators
  • 6 SomatoCards
  • 2 Copies Student Information Page
  • 2 Copies Student Data Page

Activity Management Suggestions

It is suggested that the teacher divide the class into groups of two. Each partner will analyze three of the six characters described in the SomatoCards and compare and contrast the three somatotypes with their partner.

Copy the SomatoCards onto card stock and laminate for reuse.

If students do further research they may find that early attempts to relate body type to personality traits have been found to be inaccurate. Explain to them that the body composition analysis is still considered a valuable way to look at general body types, but the psychological component of the early work is not.

Modifications

Allow for students to work with a partner who will be able to complete the final activity and explain the terminology as needed.

Extensions

When done with the lesson, have students who are interested in somatotype perform the steps on an individual. The proper way to get the measurements for the somatotype rating form is described in the teacher background information.

Activity References Used

Carter, J.E.L, Ph.D. The Heath-Carter Anthropometric Somatotype Instructional Manual Pages 1-26 March 2002 Ross Craft Surrey, Canada

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