Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 125

150 or more

By deep breathing

Through heart rate

By how fast you cool down

None of the above

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

True

False

Helps with balance and support

Helps provide moral support and confidence when exercising

Helps provide more resistance

All of the above

A noodle

Weighted resistance dumbbells

Buoyancy belt

Kickboard

Rashes

Skin irritations

Faded clothing

All of the above

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

Clock circles

Walking lunges

Rope pull

Elbows to knees

Practice Exam

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

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

3. What are some examples of warm up exercises?

4. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

5. You must use water resistant dumbbells or kickboards for the workout to be effective.

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

7. Which of these pieces of equipment can be used in a deeper section of water for improved buoyancy?

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

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

10. Which of these exercises uses both your upper and lower body?