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CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONALITY ON THE BASIS OF BODY TYPE (Physique) by W.H. Sheldon

W.H. Sheldon
William Herbert Sheldon was a American psychologist who classified personality of an individual on the basis of body posture and shape which are endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph.




Endomorphs

  • Endomorphs have short arms and legs. that is their limbs are shorter due deposition of adipose tissue.
  • It is hard for them to loose weight.
  • They have soft body and have high capacity for high fat storage.
  • Their excessive mass hinders their ability to compete in sports, but those sports which requires strength like weight lifting, powerlifting and wrestling are suitable for them.


Mesomorphs

  • Mesomorphs have athletic physique and body composition, their chest and shoulder are broader than their waistline. 
  • They can easily gain or loose weight. they can perform well in sports need strength, agility and speed.


Ectomorphs

  • Ectomorphs are slim. they have elongated muscled and limbs,
  • They usually face great difficulties in gaining weight.
  • Their chest is also flat and have less muscle mass 
  • They don't have a lot of strength but perform wonderfully in endurance activities 
  • They have fast metabolism so that they can easily burn fat
  • Therefore they can perform well in aerobic activities like gymnastics.


Well none body type is good or bad, every body type has its own qualities


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