Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

Very light activity

Fairly light activity

Hard activity

Somewhat hard activity

True

False

Noodles

Buoyancy belts

Dumbbells

Kickboards

Someone recovering from an injury

Someone with arthritis, Parkinson or other disease

Someone who wants a low impact workout

All of the above

High intensity exercises

Low intensity exercises

Low impact exercises

All of the above

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

Head is placed firmly on the bench

Shoulders and upper back should be firm and even on the bench

Feet are flat on the floor

Buttocks is lifted off the bench

A noodle

Weighted resistance dumbbells

Buoyancy belt

Kickboard

Warm up, cardio and cool down

Cool down and cardio

Warm up, stretches and walking

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. Who is Water Aerobics appropriate for?

5. Which exercises can be shown by deck teaching?

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

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

8. Which of the following is not true when using proper form?

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

10. A typical water aerobics workout will include which components?