AFC AFC Teaching & Cueing Methodology

Question 1

What is the difference between an internal and external cue in aerial fitness instruction?

Accepted Answer

Internal cues focus on body sensations; external cues focus on movement outcomes or objects

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Internal cues are louder; external cues are quieter

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Internal cues are for beginners; external cues are for advanced students

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There is no practical difference

Question 2

Research in motor learning suggests that external cues generally produce what effect compared to internal cues?

Accepted Answer

Better movement automaticity and skill transfer

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Worse skill retention

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No measurable difference

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Higher injury rates

Question 3

What is the '3-part cue' structure commonly used in aerial fitness instruction?

Accepted Answer

Preparation cue, action cue, and correction/feedback cue

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Name the move, count the repetitions, give feedback

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Demonstrate, repeat, assess

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Warm up, perform, cool down

Question 4

When spotting a beginner student in aerial silks, where should an instructor primarily position themselves?

Accepted Answer

Beneath and slightly to the side where they can support the student's hips and catch a fall

Answer

Behind the student at all times

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At the rigging point level

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Across the room for a full-body view

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a 'low point' modification for beginners in aerial silk classes?

Accepted Answer

To reduce fall height, allowing students to learn foundational wraps safely close to the ground

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To save fabric wear

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To make class easier to observe

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To shorten class duration

Question 6

Which teaching method involves an instructor breaking a complex aerial move into smaller, sequential components taught individually before combining them?

Accepted Answer

Task decomposition / part-to-whole teaching

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Whole-part-whole method

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Random practice

Answer

Blocked practice only