Aerobics Trainer Class Instruction & Choreography Flashcards
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What is the recommended beats-per-minute (BPM) range for music used in a traditional high/low aerobics class?
Answer: 135-160 BPM
Traditional aerobics classes use music between 135-160 BPM to support sustained cardiovascular effort at moderate-to-vigorous intensity.
In aerobics class design, what does 'impact' refer to?
Answer: Whether both feet leave the ground during movement, creating ground reaction forces
Impact refers to whether movements involve both feet leaving the ground (high-impact) or one foot always remaining in contact with the floor (low-impact).
Which principle should guide how a CAT-certified instructor introduces a new skill to a heterogeneous class?
Answer: Use a whole-part-whole teaching approach
The whole-part-whole approach shows the full movement, breaks it into components, then reassembles it, supporting learners at all levels.
What is the primary reason an aerobics instructor should avoid excessive overhead arm work during sustained aerobic segments?
Answer: It can disproportionately elevate heart rate and blood pressure
Sustained overhead arm movements elevate heart rate and blood pressure beyond what lower-body work alone achieves, which can be unsafe for some participants.
During a group aerobics class, which scenario most warrants an immediate modification or class halt?
Answer: A participant complains of chest pain and dizziness
Chest pain and dizziness are warning signs of potential cardiac events and require immediate cessation of activity and emergency response.
Which instructional strategy helps participants who are struggling to combine footwork and arm movements simultaneously?
Answer: Teach feet first, then layer in arms once footwork is established
Teaching footwork first and layering arm movements afterward reduces cognitive load and helps participants build the pattern progressively.
What is the key difference between a 'combo' and a 'routine' in aerobics choreography terminology?
Answer: A combo is a short repeating sequence; a routine links multiple combos into a complete class structure
A combo is a brief, repeating movement sequence, while a routine is the full choreographic structure of the class built from multiple combos.