Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 125

150 or more

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 130

130 or more

Very light activity

Fairly light activity

Hard activity

Somewhat hard activity

True

False

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

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

No warm up is needed

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

Water that reaches your neck line

Water that goes between your chest and your waist

Water that is below your waist

Any depth that uses a flotation device

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How long should your warm up last?

10. Shallow water is defined as what depth?