CAT CAT Music & Rhythm for Aerobics Classes

Question 1

What does BPM stand for in the context of aerobics music selection?

Accepted Answer

Beats Per Minute

Answer

Body Performance Measure

Answer

Balance and Posture Movement

Answer

Beat Pattern Method

Question 2

What is the recommended BPM range for a low-impact aerobics warm-up phase?

Accepted Answer

80–100 BPM

Answer

120–130 BPM

Answer

140–160 BPM

Answer

60–75 BPM

Question 3

Which musical term describes the regular, recurring pulse that aerobics instructors use to cue movement?

Accepted Answer

Beat

Answer

Tempo

Answer

Rhythm

Answer

Meter

Question 4

For high-impact cardio aerobics, which BPM range is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

125–145 BPM

Answer

100–110 BPM

Answer

160–180 BPM

Answer

70–85 BPM

Question 5

What is 'phrasing' in aerobics music?

Accepted Answer

A musical sentence of typically 32 counts used to structure movement sequences

Answer

The speed of the music

Answer

The volume level of the music

Answer

The genre of music used

Question 6

Which of the following best describes 'cueing on the beat' in aerobics instruction?

Accepted Answer

Giving verbal or visual cues one to two counts before the movement change

Answer

Changing music volume on the downbeat

Answer

Stopping music to give instructions

Answer

Playing music louder during transitions