AEA Certification Exam Practice Questions with Answers | Latest Update Graded A+

Which metabolic system yields the highest amount of ATP for the working muscles? (3) - ANSWER-Oxidative system Recovery pertains to two segments of training: recovery ____ exercise and recovery ____ an exercise session. (3) - ANSWER-During; after List 5 physical and psychological symptoms that commonly accompany overtraining (3) - ANSWER-Reduction in performance and coordination, elevated resting heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appetite, soreness, increased illness or infection, as well as issues with sleep, depression, and a reduced self-esteem Which type of muscle tissue is best suited for endurance activities? (3) - ANSWER-slow twitch Concentric and eccentric muscle actions are part of a(n) _____ muscle contraction (3) - ANSWER-Isotonic When initiating exercise, the time of inadequate oxygen supply is called ____ (3) - ANSWER-Oxygen deficit A given overload must be exceeded in order to see improvements in fitness. This is referred to as ______ (3) - ANSWER-Threshold of training Name the three types of muscle actions that skeletal muscle can generate (3) - ANSWER-Isotonic, isometric, isokinetic ______ is moving away from the midline of the body (4) - ANSWER-Abduction Flexion and extension are performed primarily in the ______ plane (4) - ANSWERSagittal In a third-class lever, the _____ is between the ____ and _____ (4) - ANSWER-Effort; Fulcrum; resistance What type of joint is the elbow? (4) - ANSWER-Hinge Name the three natural curves of the spine (4) - ANSWER-Cervical, thoracic, lumbar The deeper the water in which you are exercising, the more you have to consider the center of _____ (4) - ANSWER-Buoyancy List and define at least 6 terms used to identify joint actions (4) - ANSWER-Abduction and adduction; elevation and depression; protraction and retraction; pronation and supination; inversion and eversion; hyperextension; medial rotation and lateral rotation; circumlocution; tilt Define anatomical position (4) - ANSWER-The body is erect, arms by the side, palms facing forward, legs together, feet directed forward. Joints are neutral except for the forearms, which are supinated _____ refers to any part in the range of motion of an exercise movement that is facilitated by the forces of gravity or buoyancy or by the proportion of the equipment (4) - ANSWER-Assisted movement Movement toward the pool bottom with buoyant equipment is buoyancy resisted and is usually a _____ muscle action (4) - ANSWER-Concentric What are three key principles of exercise behavior change? (5) - ANSWER-It takes more than goals and will power to change. There are multiple levels of influence on motivation. Finding meaning in exercise and being healthy are important It takes approximately _____ of sustained efforts to turn a new habit into one that will be maintained (5) - ANSWER-Six months T/F: Helping participants plan and self-monitor can help them stick with exercise, since new exercises often underuse these tools. (5) - ANSWER-True With the initiation of an exercise program, the body adapts to the physical challenges in a few weeks; participants can expect to see positive mood and energy benefits within _____ (5) - ANSWER-A few days How can you use the psychosocial benefits of exercise to help your participants sustain their motivation long term? (5) - ANSWER-Help them build an identity as an active participant and understand how being a healthier version of themselves will make a positive impact on their lives outside the water in their roles as parents, employees, or colleagues What are the three strategies for motivating participants for sustained change? (5) - ANSWER-Create a task-focused, growth-oriented climate in your work. Use a motivational interviewing approach for individual encounters. Before they drop out, help participants identify and proactively address barriers to their exercise goals. The idea of a growth mind-set means to get your participants to focus on _____ rather than on their ability, especially as compared to others (5) - ANSWER-Their own effort and improvement What are the three needs within self-determination theory that guide motivation? (5) - ANSWER-Autonomy (freedom of choice), competence (confidence in skills, improvement) and relatedness (meaningful connection to others) Asking participants to make notes of their improvements with exercise and daily activities can help build _____ (5) - ANSWER-Competence ________ is a set of counseling questions and techniques that helps participants who are unmotivated or ambivalent to change (5) - ANSWER-Motivational interviewing By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are increasing intensity using the law of _____ (6) - ANSWER-Inertia Describe the two ways that the law of acceleration can be used to alter aquatic exercise (6) - ANSWER-Pushing harder against the pool bottom to propel the body upward or through the water and pushing harder against the water's resistance with the arms and legs Friction between the molecules of a liquid or gas is referred to as ____ (6) - ANSWERViscosity Which movement is more intense based on frontal resistance, an alternating wide jog traveling forward or an alternating aid jog traveling to the side? (6) - ANSWER-An alternating wide jog forward List the three types of inertia that are experienced in water exercise (6) - ANSWERMovement of the limbs, movement of the entire body, and movement of the water Would pushing the arms forward while jogging in the water increase or decrease intensity? (6) - ANSWER-Increase Will you sink or float if you weigh more than the water you displace? (6) - ANSWERSink What is the primary force that causes resistance in the aquatic environment: buoyancy, gravity, or the water's viscosity and drag? (6) - ANSWER-The water's viscosity and drag Incorporating impeding or assisting arm movements applies which physical law to alter exercise intensity in the water? (6) - ANSWER-Action and reaction List the two important factors to consider when applying the law of inertia in aquatic exercise programing (6) - ANSWER-Participant fitness and skill levels; acoustics of the pool environment How is radiation different from convection in relation to heat dissipation during exercise? (7) - ANSWER-Radiation is heat loss through vasodilation of surface vessels, and convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas between areas of different temperatures What are the concerns associated with performing vertical exercise in water 78 degrees Fahrenheit or below? (7) - ANSWER-Metabolic rate and heart rate decrease, and the majority of 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? (7) - ANSWER-83 to 86 degreed F What is the recommended water depth range for conducting a shallow-water aquatic fitness program? (7) - ANSWER-A depth of 3.5 to 4.5 feet is considered ideal for most shallow-water programs, but a slightly larger range will accommodate most adult exercisers comfortability 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 (7) - ANSWER-Slightly larger than T/F: The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when exercising in the water. (7) - ANSWER-False The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a range of ______ (7) - ANSWER-75 to 85 degrees F List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during shallow water exercise (7) - ANSWER-Shoes protect the skin, traction to change direction, shock absorption, cushioning, and support, weighted resistance for entering or existing the pool The acoustics in pool areas are generally poor. List three ideas that can help reduce instructor voice injury and enhance leadership skills. (7) - ANSWER-Instructors can experiment with different teaching locations, 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 (7) - 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? Land on both feet, land repeatedly on one foot, land on alternating feet, none of these (8) - ANSWER-Moves that land on alternating feet T/F: Arm movements above the head represent a functional range of motion, but are not recommended in a shallow-water exercise class. (8) - ANSWER-False what tempo: 1-R 2-X 3-L 4-X 5-R 6-X 7-L 8-X (8) - ANSWER-Water Tempo Level II movements are considered to be ____ (8) - ANSWER-Low impact T/F: Power tucks are variations of movements performed in levels I, II, and III that always increase the impact level (8) - ANSWER-False Land tempo, sometimes cued as ____ is the same speed of movement used on land. (8) - ANSWER-Double time Crossing the arms over the chest while water walking is an example of using the arms in what manner? (8) - ANSWER-Neutral arm position You can add variety to arm patterns in 5 basic ways. Which option makes it easier for participants to maintain proper alignment (8) - ANSWER-Float the arms on the surface of the water ____ movements are performed in an upright position, and involve impacting movements where both feet are off the pool bottom for a brief period of time (8) - ANSWER-Level I Plyometrics performed in the water can be referred to as ______ (8) - ANSWERPropelled movements T/F: With transitional depth training, participants do not rebound off the pool bottom. However, they may touch the bottom of the pool during some movements. (9) - ANSWER-True T/F: When compared to land training, deep water training shows higher oxygen consumption for maximal exercise and submax exercise. (9) - ANSWER-False Form is not only an important attribute for safety considerations, it also has been found to be a contributing factor in _______ (9) - ANSWER-Caloric expenditure