AFAA Group Exercise Leadership and Choreography

Question 1

In group exercise, the 'base move' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A foundational movement from which variations and combinations are built

Answer

A stretching position held at the end of class

Answer

A cool-down exercise

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A high-intensity plyometric movement

Question 2

Which cueing style uses descriptive language to tell participants what the movement should feel or look like?

Accepted Answer

Kinesthetic/body awareness cueing

Answer

Motivational cueing

Answer

Safety cueing

Answer

Visual cueing

Question 3

The '32-count phrase' in group fitness choreography aligns with:

Accepted Answer

The natural phrasing structure of most popular music

Answer

Biomechanical safety guidelines

Answer

The minimum warm-up duration

Answer

The number of participants in a standard class

Question 4

What does the AFAA recommend regarding music tempo (BPM) for a low-impact aerobic section?

Accepted Answer

120–135 BPM

Answer

100–110 BPM

Answer

140–160 BPM

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160–180 BPM

Question 5

Mirror cueing in group exercise means the instructor:

Accepted Answer

Moves opposite to participants so their right appears as participants' left

Answer

Uses a mirror to check their own form

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Faces away from participants

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Uses visual cues only

Question 6

Which component should be included in EVERY group fitness class structure according to AFAA?

Accepted Answer

Warm-up, cardio training, cool-down, and stretch

Answer

Plyometric drills

Answer

Weight training segment

Answer

High-intensity interval protocol