Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

Teach new exercises

Provide motivational music and workout

Keep participants safe

Push participants to a new level

Exercise heart rate

How fast you are moving

How high you can jump in the water

None of the above

Clock circles

Walking lunges

Rope pull

Elbows to knees

True

False

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

78 to 82

90 to 95

83 to 90

83 to 86

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

Participants experience a greater range of motion

Participants usually do not experience delayed onset muscle soreness

Both A and B

None of the above

Rashes

Skin irritations

Faded clothing

All of the above

Practice Exam

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

2. What does the Borg Scale estimate?

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

4. You should select a faster tempo of music for shallow water.

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

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

7. What is the ideal temperature for a water based resistance training class?

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

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

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