Which cue describes body set-up or execution?

• A. Movement cues
• B. Alignment cues
• C. Respiration cues
• D. Directional cues

Answer: (B)

This item is about cues that guide how the body is arranged and held before and during a movement. Alignment cues focus on posture, joint positions, and balance—basically how the body is set up. They establish a solid base (like neutral spine, hips, shoulders and feet aligned, weight over the midfoot) so the movement can be performed safely and effectively and can be maintained as you go through the motion. That makes alignment cues the best fit for describing body set-up or execution. For example, cues such as “keep your spine neutral, chest up, shoulders over hips, feet hip-width apart” help you establish and hold the correct position before you start and while you move.

Movement cues, on the other hand, tell you what actions to perform during the movement (such as hinge at the hips or push the hips back). Respiration cues relate to when and how to breathe to stabilize the torso and support the action. Directional cues indicate where to move or travel in space (like forward or to the side).