Chapter 6: Key Considerations For Group Fitness Classes

Question 1

Beat

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regular pulsations that usually have an even rhythm and occur in a continuous pattern of strong and weak pulsations

Question 2

Downbeat

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strong pulsations

Question 3

Phrase

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32 counts of music, composed of four segments of 8 beats each

Question 4

tempo

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the rate or speed of the music, expressed as beats per minute (bpm)

Question 5

Music Tempo: <100

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Answer 5

Most often used for background music or slower, mind-body classes like pilates, yoga, or stretching classes

Question 6

Music Tempo: 100-122

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Beginner step classes, low end of low-impact aerobics, and hip hop classes

Question 7

Music Tempo: 122-129

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Group strength classes, advanced step classes, low to mid impact aerobics, some dance based fitness classes, and aquatic fitness classes

Question 8

Music Tempo: 130-160

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Faster paced movement classes, mid to high impact classes, some dance based fitness classes, trampoline based classes, and some martial arts based classes.