Water Aerobics Instruction Practice Exam

3 to 3.5

2.5 to 3

3.5 to 4.5

4.5 to 5

Teach new exercises

Provide motivational music and workout

Keep participants safe

Push participants to a new level

True

False

By deep breathing

Through heart rate

By how fast you cool down

None of the above

Warm up, cardio and cool down

Cool down and cardio

Warm up, stretches and walking

None of the above

Frog jumps

Heel kicks

Light marching in place

Running from one side of the pool to the other

If the water is too warm, participants could overheat

It improves the quality of water

To offer cooling benefits

Both A and C

Noodles

Buoyancy belts

Dumbbells

Kickboards

Rashes

Skin irritations

Faded clothing

All of the above

Participants experience a greater range of motion

Participants usually do not experience delayed onset muscle soreness

Both A and B

None of the above

Practice Exam

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

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

3. You must use water resistant dumbbells or kickboards for the workout to be effective.

4. What is the best way to measure exercise intensity?

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

6. What are some examples of warm up exercises?

7. Why is the correct water temperature important?

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

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

10. Which of the following statements is true about water aerobics?