CAT Exercise Modifications & Progressions 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'ADD-ON' or 'layering' choreography technique used in progressions?

Accepted Answer

Teaching each move individually, then combining them sequentially one at a time

Answer

Layering introduces moves one at a time and links them progressively, allowing participants to master each element before combining.

Question 2

A participant recovering from a rotator cuff injury wants to do aerobics. The BEST arm modification is:

Accepted Answer

Keep arms below shoulder height and avoid overhead pressing

Answer

Keeping arms below shoulder height reduces rotator cuff loading and impingement risk while still allowing active upper body engagement.

Question 3

The FITT principle stands for:

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

FITT — Frequency, Intensity, Time (duration), and Type — is the standard framework for designing exercise progressions.

Question 4

When modifying aerobics for an older adult with balance concerns, the instructor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Provide a chair or wall for support and eliminate multi-directional turns

Answer

Providing a stable support surface and simplifying directional changes addresses fall risk while keeping the participant engaged.

Question 5

A beginner struggles to coordinate arms and legs simultaneously during a march. What is the BEST progression strategy?

Accepted Answer

Practice leg pattern only first, then layer in arm movement once the footwork is secure

Answer

Isolating the lower body pattern first reduces cognitive load, allowing the participant to add arm movement once the footwork is automatic.

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