Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

Very light activity

Fairly light activity

Hard activity

Somewhat hard activity

Participants experience a greater range of motion

Participants usually do not experience delayed onset muscle soreness

Both A and B

None of the above

By deep breathing

Through heart rate

By how fast you cool down

None of the above

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 130

130 or more

True

False

If the water is too warm, participants could overheat

It improves the quality of water

To offer cooling benefits

Both A and C

Rashes

Skin irritations

Faded clothing

All of the above

Exercise heart rate

How fast you are moving

How high you can jump in the water

None of the above

Helps with balance and support

Helps provide moral support and confidence when exercising

Helps provide more resistance

All of the above

No warm up is needed

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

Practice Exam

1. What does a rating of 6 or 7 mean on the Borg Scale?

2. Which of the following statements is true about water aerobics?

3. What is the best way to measure exercise intensity?

4. What music tempo is recommended for circuit water training?

5. Water aerobics is safe for those who have knee or hip osteoarthritis.

6. Why is the correct water temperature important?

7. Poor quality of water, if not checked, can lead to what?

8. What does the Borg Scale estimate?

9. What is the benefit of using noodles, kickboards and/or resistance dumbbells?

10. How long should your warm up last?