Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

True

False

78 to 82

90 to 95

83 to 90

83 to 86

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 125

150 or more

Clock circles

Walking lunges

Rope pull

Elbows to knees

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

No warm up is needed

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 130

130 or more

Practice Exam

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

2. What are some examples of warm up exercises?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Shallow water is defined as what depth?

9. How long should your warm up last?

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