What type of cue communicates numbers for counted portions of movement?

• A. Numerical cue
• B. Anatomical cues
• C. Directional cues
• D. Movement cues

Answer: (A)

Numerical cues communicate numbers for counted portions of movement. They provide the exact counts or tempo to follow, helping participants stay in sync with repetitions, sets, or timed intervals. For example, guiding the class with counts like “one, two, three, four” or “five more seconds” keeps everyone coordinating the rhythm with breath and motion. This is different from anatomical cues, which focus on body position or alignment; directional cues, which tell you where to move; and movement cues, which describe how to perform the action. In workouts with repetitive sequences or timed intervals, numerical cues are especially helpful to maintain consistency, safety, and pacing.