AEA CERTIFICATION EXAM (STUDY
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NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
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What are the concerns associated with preforming vertical exercise in water 78 degrees
Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) or below? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Metabolic rate and HR
decrease and the majority fo the blood remains near the core of the body to keep the organs warm
and functioning. When circulation is reduced to the extremities, these muscles become cold and
inflexible, increasing risk of injury. Reduced circulation related to immersion in cold water also
limits available oxygen for the muscles in the extremities, which may lead to muscle cramping
What is an ideal water temperature range for a typical cardiorespiratory aquatic fitness class? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 83 to 86 degrees F (28 to 30 degrees C)
What is the recommended water depth range for conducting a shallow-water aquatic fitness
program? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A depth of 3.5-4.5 feet (1-1.4m) is considered ideal for most
shallow-water programs, but a slightly larger rannge (3-5 feet; 0.9-1.5 meters) will accommodate
most adult exercise comfortably at the recommended water depth of mid-rib cage to mid-chest
depth
The optimal working space for deep-water exercise is
_____________ shallow-water exercise - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Slightly Larger Than
TRUE or FALSE:
The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when exercising in the water - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > FALSE
The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a range of __________ - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > 75 to 85 degrees F (24-29.4 degrees C)
1
,List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during shallow-water exercise - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Shoes protect the skin on teh soles of the feet. Traction provided by the shoes
makes it easier to change direction ir elevate movement. Shoes provide extra shock absorption,
cushioning, and support. They also provide additional weight and resistance as well as added
saftey when entering and exiting the pool.
The acoustics in pool area are generally poor. List three ideas that can help reduce instructor
voice injury and enhance leadership skills. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Instructors can experiment
with different teaching locations around the pool, learn how to use hand and arm signals and
other nonverbal cueing techniques effectively, and use a microphone system
Explain why it is generally recommended to exercise at mid-rib cage to mid-chest depth during
shallow-water programs - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > This depth reduces impact while still
maintaining proper alignment and control of movement and allows for activities that sufficiently
train all the major muscle groups against the water's resistance
Pendulum, rocking horse, and side steps are variations of which lower body base move? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Moves that land on alternating feet
TRUE or FALSE:
Arm movements above the head represents a functional range of motion, but are not
recommended in a shallow-water exercise class. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > FALSE
Level 2 movements are considered ____________ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Low impact
TRUE or FALSE:
Power tucks are a variations of movements performed in levels
1, 2, & 3 that always increase the impact level. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > FALSE
Land tempo, sometimes cued as ______________, is the same speed of movement used on land.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Double Time
2
, Crossing the arms over the chest while water walking is an example of using the arms in what
manner? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Neutral Arm Position
Which movement is more intense based on frontal resistance: Answer > An alternating wide jog
traveling forward
A __________ is commonly used in the fitness industry to protect the facility or fitness
professionals from damages and potential lawsuits - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Liability release or
waiver of liability
List the three types of inertia that are experienced in water exercise - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Movement of the limbs (limb inertia), movement of the entire body (total-body inertia), and
movement of the water (water inertia)
Would pushing the arms forward while jogging forward in the water increase or decrease
intensity? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Increase (impeding arms)
Will you sink or float if you weigh more than the water you displace? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
sink
What is the primary force that causes resistance in the aquatic environment; buoyancy, gravity, or
the water's viscosity and drag? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The water's viscosity and drag
Incorporating impeding or assisting arm movements applies which physical law to alter exercise
intensity in the water? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Action and reaction
List the two important factors to consider when applying the law of inertia in aquatic exercise
programming - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Participation fitness and skill levels; acoustics of the
pool environment
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GUIDE)
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
What are the concerns associated with preforming vertical exercise in water 78 degrees
Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) or below? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Metabolic rate and HR
decrease and the majority fo the blood remains near the core of the body to keep the organs warm
and functioning. When circulation is reduced to the extremities, these muscles become cold and
inflexible, increasing risk of injury. Reduced circulation related to immersion in cold water also
limits available oxygen for the muscles in the extremities, which may lead to muscle cramping
What is an ideal water temperature range for a typical cardiorespiratory aquatic fitness class? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 83 to 86 degrees F (28 to 30 degrees C)
What is the recommended water depth range for conducting a shallow-water aquatic fitness
program? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A depth of 3.5-4.5 feet (1-1.4m) is considered ideal for most
shallow-water programs, but a slightly larger rannge (3-5 feet; 0.9-1.5 meters) will accommodate
most adult exercise comfortably at the recommended water depth of mid-rib cage to mid-chest
depth
The optimal working space for deep-water exercise is
_____________ shallow-water exercise - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Slightly Larger Than
TRUE or FALSE:
The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when exercising in the water - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > FALSE
The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a range of __________ - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > 75 to 85 degrees F (24-29.4 degrees C)
1
,List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during shallow-water exercise - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Shoes protect the skin on teh soles of the feet. Traction provided by the shoes
makes it easier to change direction ir elevate movement. Shoes provide extra shock absorption,
cushioning, and support. They also provide additional weight and resistance as well as added
saftey when entering and exiting the pool.
The acoustics in pool area are generally poor. List three ideas that can help reduce instructor
voice injury and enhance leadership skills. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Instructors can experiment
with different teaching locations around the pool, learn how to use hand and arm signals and
other nonverbal cueing techniques effectively, and use a microphone system
Explain why it is generally recommended to exercise at mid-rib cage to mid-chest depth during
shallow-water programs - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > This depth reduces impact while still
maintaining proper alignment and control of movement and allows for activities that sufficiently
train all the major muscle groups against the water's resistance
Pendulum, rocking horse, and side steps are variations of which lower body base move? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Moves that land on alternating feet
TRUE or FALSE:
Arm movements above the head represents a functional range of motion, but are not
recommended in a shallow-water exercise class. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > FALSE
Level 2 movements are considered ____________ - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Low impact
TRUE or FALSE:
Power tucks are a variations of movements performed in levels
1, 2, & 3 that always increase the impact level. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > FALSE
Land tempo, sometimes cued as ______________, is the same speed of movement used on land.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Double Time
2
, Crossing the arms over the chest while water walking is an example of using the arms in what
manner? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Neutral Arm Position
Which movement is more intense based on frontal resistance: Answer > An alternating wide jog
traveling forward
A __________ is commonly used in the fitness industry to protect the facility or fitness
professionals from damages and potential lawsuits - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Liability release or
waiver of liability
List the three types of inertia that are experienced in water exercise - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Movement of the limbs (limb inertia), movement of the entire body (total-body inertia), and
movement of the water (water inertia)
Would pushing the arms forward while jogging forward in the water increase or decrease
intensity? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Increase (impeding arms)
Will you sink or float if you weigh more than the water you displace? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
sink
What is the primary force that causes resistance in the aquatic environment; buoyancy, gravity, or
the water's viscosity and drag? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The water's viscosity and drag
Incorporating impeding or assisting arm movements applies which physical law to alter exercise
intensity in the water? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Action and reaction
List the two important factors to consider when applying the law of inertia in aquatic exercise
programming - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Participation fitness and skill levels; acoustics of the
pool environment
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