AFAA Group Exercise Leadership and Choreography 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In group exercise, the 'base move' refers to:
- A stretching position held at the end of class
- A foundational movement from which variations and combinations are built (Correct answer)
- A cool-down exercise
- A high-intensity plyometric movement
Correct answer: A foundational movement from which variations and combinations are built
The base move is a simple, foundational exercise that serves as the starting point for building choreographic combinations.
Question 2: Which cueing style uses descriptive language to tell participants what the movement should feel or look like?
- Motivational cueing
- Safety cueing
- Visual cueing
- Kinesthetic/body awareness cueing (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Kinesthetic/body awareness cueing
Kinesthetic cueing directs participants' attention to how a movement feels internally, improving body awareness and technique.
Question 3: The '32-count phrase' in group fitness choreography aligns with:
- Biomechanical safety guidelines
- The natural phrasing structure of most popular music (Correct answer)
- The minimum warm-up duration
- The number of participants in a standard class
Correct answer: The natural phrasing structure of most popular music
Most popular music is structured in 32-count phrases, and choreography built in these blocks moves naturally with the music.
Question 4: What does the AFAA recommend regarding music tempo (BPM) for a low-impact aerobic section?
- 100–110 BPM
- 120–135 BPM (Correct answer)
- 140–160 BPM
- 160–180 BPM
Correct answer: 120–135 BPM
AFAA guidelines suggest 120–135 BPM for low-impact aerobic exercise to provide adequate intensity while maintaining safety.
Question 5: Mirror cueing in group exercise means the instructor:
- Uses a mirror to check their own form
- Moves opposite to participants so their right appears as participants' left (Correct answer)
- Faces away from participants
- Uses visual cues only
Correct answer: Moves opposite to participants so their right appears as participants' left
Mirror cueing means the instructor's movements are a mirror image of participants' movements, making it easier to follow from the front.
Question 6: Which component should be included in EVERY group fitness class structure according to AFAA?
- Plyometric drills
- Warm-up, cardio training, cool-down, and stretch (Correct answer)
- Weight training segment
- High-intensity interval protocol
Correct answer: Warm-up, cardio training, cool-down, and stretch
AFAA mandates that every group class include a warm-up, main conditioning segment, cool-down, and final stretching phase.
AFAA Group Exercise Leadership and Choreography 1
In group exercise, the 'base move' refers to: