Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 125

150 or more

125 to 150

100 to 125

115 to 130

130 or more

A noodle

Weighted resistance dumbbells

Buoyancy belt

Kickboard

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

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

Offer them a noodle or other flotation device

Have them stand next to pool side

Suggest proper foot wear

All of the above

Noodles

Buoyancy belts

Dumbbells

Kickboards

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

If the water is too warm, participants could overheat

It improves the quality of water

To offer cooling benefits

Both A and C

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. What are some examples of warm up exercises?

5. What does the Borg Scale estimate?

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

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

8. What is one of the most popular pieces of equipment for the pool?

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

10. Why is the correct water temperature important?