Cueing and Communication Flashcards
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Which of the following is the BEST example of a spatial cue?
Answer: 'Step wide, arms reach long, take up space'
Spatial cues describe where the body moves in space, such as direction, range, and reach, helping participants understand movement scope.
When an instructor overcues by talking continuously without pauses, the MOST likely consequence is:
Answer: Participants experience cue fatigue, tuning out important safety instructions
Excessive verbal cueing causes participants to disengage from listening, potentially missing critical safety or alignment cues when they are most needed.
An instructor is teaching a HIIT class and wants to clearly signal the end of a work interval. The MOST effective multi-modal cue combination is:
Answer: Combined verbal countdown, hand signal, and music transition or volume drop
Multi-modal cueing using verbal, visual, and auditory signals simultaneously ensures all participants receive the transition message regardless of where their attention is focused.
Which statement about using participants' names during class is MOST accurate according to best instructional practices?
Answer: Use names sparingly for specific positive reinforcement or safety corrections, not as constant attention-drawing
Selective use of names for genuine praise or safety intervention personalizes the experience positively, while overuse can feel performative or put participants on the spot.
A participant who is visually impaired joins a yoga-inspired group fitness class. Which accommodation is MOST critical?
Answer: Provide detailed, sequential verbal descriptions of every position and transition before executing them
Detailed verbal descriptions before movement allow visually impaired participants to mentally map positions and execute movements safely without visual reference.
Which of the following BEST illustrates an external focus cue?
Answer: 'Push the floor away as you stand'
External focus cues direct attention to objects or forces outside the body, such as pushing against the floor, which research shows can improve movement efficiency.
At the end of class, an instructor asks participants 'What felt challenging today?' This practice BEST demonstrates:
Answer: Using open-ended feedback to inform future class planning and build participant rapport
Soliciting open participant feedback after class strengthens the instructor-participant relationship and provides actionable data for improving future sessions.