CAT Aerobics Trainer Class Instruction & Choreography 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which cueing method gives participants advance notice of an upcoming movement change?
- Motivational cueing
- Anticipatory cueing (Correct answer)
- Corrective cueing
- Educational cueing
Correct answer: Anticipatory cueing
Anticipatory cueing prepares participants for transitions before they occur, reducing confusion and injury risk.
Question 2: When using the 'add-on' choreography method, how are movement combinations built?
- All moves are taught simultaneously
- One move at a time is added to a growing sequence (Correct answer)
- Moves are alternated in random order
- Complex combinations are broken into isolated parts
Correct answer: One move at a time is added to a growing sequence
The add-on method introduces movements one at a time, combining each new element with previously learned moves.
Question 3: What does a 32-count music phrase typically consist of in aerobics choreography?
- 4 sets of 8 counts
- 2 sets of 16 counts
- 8 sets of 4 counts
- Both A and B (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both A and B
A 32-count phrase can be understood as 4 sets of 8 counts or 2 sets of 16 counts, both are correct representations.
Question 4: A participant with knee pain should be directed toward which movement modification during high-impact aerobics?
- Increase stride length
- Replace jumps with marching or stepping (Correct answer)
- Add arm movements overhead
- Increase tempo
- Increase tempo
Correct answer: Replace jumps with marching or stepping
Replacing high-impact jumps with marching or stepping eliminates ground reaction forces that stress the knee joint.
Question 5: Which principle should guide the sequencing of choreography in a group aerobics class?
- Most complex moves first to challenge participants early
- Simple to complex progression (Correct answer)
- Alternating high and low complexity randomly
- Starting with the cooldown sequence
Correct answer: Simple to complex progression
Simple-to-complex progression ensures participants master foundational movements before learning more challenging combinations.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'base move' in aerobics choreography?
- It signals the end of a class
- It is a neutral, easy movement used as a transition or rest point (Correct answer)
- It is the most complex movement in the routine
- It is performed only during warm-up
Correct answer: It is a neutral, easy movement used as a transition or rest point
A base move, such as marching in place, gives participants a familiar movement to return to during transitions or when learning new steps.
Question 7: During class instruction, how should a certified aerobics trainer position themselves relative to participants?
- Always face away from participants to demonstrate correct form
- Vary position to monitor all participants and provide visibility (Correct answer)
- Stand in one fixed corner throughout class
- Only face participants during warm-up
Correct answer: Vary position to monitor all participants and provide visibility
Varying position allows the instructor to observe all participants for safety, provide visual cues, and maintain class energy.
CAT Aerobics Trainer Class Instruction & Choreography 2
Which cueing method gives participants advance notice of an upcoming movement change?