AFAA Group Exercise Leadership and Choreography 2

Question 1

Which teaching style involves the instructor demonstrating the full combination before participants attempt it?

Accepted Answer

Add-on method

Answer

The add-on method builds combinations step by step, adding new moves progressively until the full sequence is assembled.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of verbal motivational cueing during a group class?

Accepted Answer

Encourage effort and maintain participant energy

Answer

Motivational cues encourage participants to push through fatigue and sustain effort, enhancing class energy and adherence.

Question 3

When is the best time for an AFAA-certified instructor to provide form corrections to a participant?

Accepted Answer

During exercise when it can be done safely and positively

Answer

Real-time, positive corrections during class help prevent injury without disrupting the participant's workout experience.

Question 4

The 'layering' technique in group fitness choreography involves:

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing the complexity or intensity of a movement sequence

Answer

Layering builds choreographic complexity by incrementally intensifying or modifying moves so participants can follow along progressively.

Question 5

Which type of movement is classified as 'high impact' in aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Jumping jacks

Answer

High-impact movements involve both feet leaving the ground simultaneously, such as jumping jacks, and create greater ground-reaction forces.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test