Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

A noodle

Weighted resistance dumbbells

Buoyancy belt

Kickboard

Very light activity

Fairly light activity

Hard activity

Somewhat hard activity

True

False

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

Weight loss

Cardiovascular endurance

Low impact workout

All of the above

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 130

130 or more

No warm up is needed

5 to 10 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

Exercise heart rate

How fast you are moving

How high you can jump in the water

None 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

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

5. What are some popular benefits of water aerobics?

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

7. How long should your warm up last?

8. What does the Borg Scale estimate?

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

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