Stable: The knees

Coaching Cues

• Hinge from your hip: Internal Cue

• Keep the bar tight to your legs as you move up and down...shave your legs with the bar! : Imagery Cue

Mobile: Shoulder Joint. Elbow joint.

Stabile: The trunk

Coaching Cues

Imagine your feet have roots gripping into the floor: Imagery Cue

Exhale and push your hands towards the ceiling: External Cue

Keep your shoulders down and keep a slight bend in your elbows: Internal Cue.

Stabilise: The trunk (core).

Coaching Cues:

Keep your shoulders down: Constraint Led Cue

Don't let your arms go above shoulder height: Constraint Led Cue/Internal Cue too?

Your understanding of exercise technique and knowledge of the key teaching points are evident. You demonstrate exercises accurately, often adjusting your position so clients can see what’s important, and you consistently identify the muscles involved and the aim of each exercise. Your use of clear and effective cues helps clients get into the correct position and perform movements safely.

One area to continue developing is your ability to be concise and precise during demonstrations. Remember, sometimes less is more—avoid talking over your demonstration so clients can focus purely on the movement. It’s often best to demonstrate the exercise silently first, then deliver 1–2 clear teaching points to reinforce the main focus. This helps avoid overwhelming the client and allows them to concentrate on what you’re showing. Instruct with clarity, give space for client practice, and then offer relevant cues during their performance.

Additionally, continue to strengthen your coaching vocabulary and expand your range of teaching points, as this is a key area of development for instructors at this stage. Building a wide and effective set of cues will enable you to guide clients even more effectively.

Overall, you have shown an excellent level of care, engagement, and technical understanding. With ongoing attention to keeping your instructions succinct and developing your teaching vocabulary, you will continue to become even more effective in your role.

Congratulations—you have passed your assessment. Well done!