AFAA Group Exercise Leadership and Choreography

Question 1

In group exercise, the 'base move' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A foundational movement from which variations and combinations are built

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Kinesthetic/body awareness cueing

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

The natural phrasing structure of most popular music

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

120–135 BPM

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Moves opposite to participants so their right appears as participants' left

Answer

Mirror cueing means the instructor's movements are a mirror image of participants' movements, making it easier to follow from the front.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test