Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

Teach new exercises

Provide motivational music and workout

Keep participants safe

Push participants to a new level

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 125

150 or more

True

False

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

If the water is too warm, participants could overheat

It improves the quality of water

To offer cooling benefits

Both A and C

By deep breathing

Through heart rate

By how fast you cool down

None of the above

Very light activity

Fairly light activity

Hard activity

Somewhat hard activity

Helps with balance and support

Helps provide moral support and confidence when exercising

Helps provide more resistance

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. What is the primary responsibility of a water aerobics instructor?

2. What is an example of a higher intensity exercise?

3. What is the appropriate water depth for a shallow water class?

4. What is the recommended beats per minute (bpm) for a cardio based class in shallow water?

5. Water Aerobics has been shown to be effective for reducing symptoms of stress and depression.

6. What might you recommend for someone who wants more stability and is attending your class?

7. Why is the correct water temperature important?

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

9. What does a rating of 13 or 14 mean on the Borg Scale?

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