AEA CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ T/F: Helping participants plan and self-monitor can help them
stick with exercise, since new exercises often underuse these tools..
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 _____. Answer: A few days
◉ How can you use the psychosocial benefits of exercise to help your
participants sustain their motivation long term?. 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?. 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. Answer: Their own effort and improvement
◉ What are the three needs within self-determination theory that
guide motivation?. 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 _____. Answer:
Competence
◉ ________ is a set of counseling questions and techniques that helps
participants who are unmotivated or ambivalent to change. Answer:
Motivational interviewing
◉ By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are
increasing intensity using the law of _____. Answer: Inertia
◉ Friction between the molecules of a liquid or gas is referred to as
____. Answer: Viscosity
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ T/F: Helping participants plan and self-monitor can help them
stick with exercise, since new exercises often underuse these tools..
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 _____. Answer: A few days
◉ How can you use the psychosocial benefits of exercise to help your
participants sustain their motivation long term?. 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?. 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. Answer: Their own effort and improvement
◉ What are the three needs within self-determination theory that
guide motivation?. 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 _____. Answer:
Competence
◉ ________ is a set of counseling questions and techniques that helps
participants who are unmotivated or ambivalent to change. Answer:
Motivational interviewing
◉ By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are
increasing intensity using the law of _____. Answer: Inertia
◉ Friction between the molecules of a liquid or gas is referred to as
____. Answer: Viscosity
