12th Class Physical Education Solved Paper - Physical Education-2015 Delhi

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    Explain Sheldon?s classification of personality and explain its importance in physical education and sports.

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    (i) Endomorphic: An Endomorphic somatotype is also known as a viscerotonic. The characteristic traits or this somatotype usually includes being relaxed, tolerant, comfortable, and sociable. Psychologically, they are also fun-loving, good humored, even-tempered, and they love food and affection. The Endomorph is physically ?round?. They have wide hips and narrow shoulders mar give a pear-shape They tend to have a lot of extra fat on their body and on. Their arms and thighs. They have skinny ankles and wrists that make the rest of their body look even bigger.
    (ii) Ectomorphic: An ectomorph is the complete opposite of the Endomorph. Physically, they have narrow shoulders, thin legs and arms, little fat on the body, a narrow face and a narrow chest. They may eat just as much as the endomorph but never seem to gain any weight. They always stay skinny. Personality wise, they tend to be self- conscious, socially, anxious, artistic, thoughtful, quiet, and private. They always keep to themselves and are a afraid to branch out.
    (iii) Mesomorphic: The mesomorph is in between the endomorph and thin ectomorph. They have an attractive and desirable body. Physically, they tend to have a large head and broad shoulders with a narrow waist. They have a strong muscular body and strong arms and legs and little far on the body. They work for the body they have so that they could have an attractive body. Psychologically, die mesomorph is adventurous and courageous. They are not afraid to break out and do new things with new people. They are assertive.


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