Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

True

False

Helps with balance and support

Helps provide moral support and confidence when exercising

Helps provide more resistance

All of the above

Exercise heart rate

How fast you are moving

How high you can jump in the water

None of the above

No warm up is needed

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

Teach new exercises

Provide motivational music and workout

Keep participants safe

Push participants to a new level

If the water is too warm, participants could overheat

It improves the quality of water

To offer cooling benefits

Both A and C

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

A noodle

Weighted resistance dumbbells

Buoyancy belt

Kickboard

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

Rashes

Skin irritations

Faded clothing

All of the above

Practice Exam

1. Exercise heart rate is usually lower in water based exercise compared to land based exercises.

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

3. What does the Borg Scale estimate?

4. How long should your warm up last?

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

6. Why is the correct water temperature important?

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

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

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

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