AEA Practice Test Questions And Answers
Because water affects movement in every direction, submerged movement (without additional equipment) is: - Answer- resisted and primarily concentric
Water temperature, gravity, compression, partial pressure, and reduced body mass (you
weigh less in the water) are factors that contribute to: - Answer- lower aquatic heart rates
The human body burns calories in three ways: Thermic Effect of Food, Thermic Effect of
Physical Activity and _________________________________ - Answer- Resting (basal) metabolic rate
What are the muscle actions when performing flexion and then extension at the lower leg (leg curl) using rubberized equipment anchored in front of the body? - Answer- concentric hamstrings and eccentric hamstring
Which would be the most appropriate class format based upon the given water temperature?
1. High intensity shallow water aerobics in 89-degrees water
2. Arthritis programming in 90-degree water
3. Deep-water circuit training i 78-degree water
4. Power toning with form dumbells in 77-degree water - Answer- 2. Arthritis programming in 90-degree water
Which joint is a hinge joint? - Answer- elbow
Which statement is true about Level III shallow-water movements? 1. Intensity is increased by working harder against the waters vertical forces
2. Impact is reduced, but not eliminated 3. The body remains in an upright position, with shoulder out of the water
4. Workload is shifted to upper body and torso. - Answer- 4. Workload is shifted to upper body and torso.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which guideline for exercise measures how hard you work and may be measured with one repetition maximum (1RM)?
1. volume 2. intensity 3. progression 4. duration - Answer- 2. intensity
The process of measuring or assessing risk for your facility and then developing a strategic plan is called ____________. - Answer- risk management At the cessation (end) of exercise, supplied oxygen exceeds muscle oxygen demand. This is called:
1. overload
2. steady state
3. oxygen deficit 4. oxygen debt - Answer- 4. oxygen debt
While instructing from the deck, an instructor demonstrates the leg movements with the arms and hands. This is an example of:
1. tactile cueing
2. high-impact deck instruction
3. low-impact instruction 4. non-impact desk instruction - Answer- 4. non-impact desk instruction
Which statement is true about hydrostatic pressure? 1. It affects internal organs as well as the surface of the body
2. it greatly affects water exercise intensity 2. it inhibits venous return to the heart 4. water depth has no bearing on hydrostatic pressure - Answer- 1. It affects internal organs as well as the surface of the body
When performing a straight-leg front kick, hip flexion involves the _____________ muscles in a(n) _____________ muscle action. 1. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/eccentric 2. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/concentric 3. gluteus maximus & hamstring/concentric
4. gluteus maximums & hamstring/eccentric - Answer- 2. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/concentric
Which statement is true concerning aquatic exercise participants with diabetes?
1. A participant with diabetes is at lower risk for heat-related conditions.
2. Quickly absorbable carbohydrate-rich foods should be kept in the locker room in case
the individual experiences signs of hypoglycemia during the class.
3. Plan exercise session during periods of peak insulin activity.
4. Participants should wear shoes in aquatic fitness classes to protect their feet. - Answer- 4. Participants should wear shoes in aquatic fitness classes to protect their feet.
Which system conveys information from the central nervous system to the skeletal muscles allowing you to move, bend, twist, and stretch?
1. primary peripheral system
2. autonomic nervous system
3. somatic nervous system
4. afferent system - Answer- 3. somatic nervous system
______________________ contain dietary fiber?
Because water affects movement in every direction, submerged movement (without additional equipment) is: - Answer- resisted and primarily concentric
Water temperature, gravity, compression, partial pressure, and reduced body mass (you
weigh less in the water) are factors that contribute to: - Answer- lower aquatic heart rates
The human body burns calories in three ways: Thermic Effect of Food, Thermic Effect of
Physical Activity and _________________________________ - Answer- Resting (basal) metabolic rate
What are the muscle actions when performing flexion and then extension at the lower leg (leg curl) using rubberized equipment anchored in front of the body? - Answer- concentric hamstrings and eccentric hamstring
Which would be the most appropriate class format based upon the given water temperature?
1. High intensity shallow water aerobics in 89-degrees water
2. Arthritis programming in 90-degree water
3. Deep-water circuit training i 78-degree water
4. Power toning with form dumbells in 77-degree water - Answer- 2. Arthritis programming in 90-degree water
Which joint is a hinge joint? - Answer- elbow
Which statement is true about Level III shallow-water movements? 1. Intensity is increased by working harder against the waters vertical forces
2. Impact is reduced, but not eliminated 3. The body remains in an upright position, with shoulder out of the water
4. Workload is shifted to upper body and torso. - Answer- 4. Workload is shifted to upper body and torso.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which guideline for exercise measures how hard you work and may be measured with one repetition maximum (1RM)?
1. volume 2. intensity 3. progression 4. duration - Answer- 2. intensity
The process of measuring or assessing risk for your facility and then developing a strategic plan is called ____________. - Answer- risk management At the cessation (end) of exercise, supplied oxygen exceeds muscle oxygen demand. This is called:
1. overload
2. steady state
3. oxygen deficit 4. oxygen debt - Answer- 4. oxygen debt
While instructing from the deck, an instructor demonstrates the leg movements with the arms and hands. This is an example of:
1. tactile cueing
2. high-impact deck instruction
3. low-impact instruction 4. non-impact desk instruction - Answer- 4. non-impact desk instruction
Which statement is true about hydrostatic pressure? 1. It affects internal organs as well as the surface of the body
2. it greatly affects water exercise intensity 2. it inhibits venous return to the heart 4. water depth has no bearing on hydrostatic pressure - Answer- 1. It affects internal organs as well as the surface of the body
When performing a straight-leg front kick, hip flexion involves the _____________ muscles in a(n) _____________ muscle action. 1. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/eccentric 2. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/concentric 3. gluteus maximus & hamstring/concentric
4. gluteus maximums & hamstring/eccentric - Answer- 2. lliopsoas & rectus femoris/concentric
Which statement is true concerning aquatic exercise participants with diabetes?
1. A participant with diabetes is at lower risk for heat-related conditions.
2. Quickly absorbable carbohydrate-rich foods should be kept in the locker room in case
the individual experiences signs of hypoglycemia during the class.
3. Plan exercise session during periods of peak insulin activity.
4. Participants should wear shoes in aquatic fitness classes to protect their feet. - Answer- 4. Participants should wear shoes in aquatic fitness classes to protect their feet.
Which system conveys information from the central nervous system to the skeletal muscles allowing you to move, bend, twist, and stretch?
1. primary peripheral system
2. autonomic nervous system
3. somatic nervous system
4. afferent system - Answer- 3. somatic nervous system
______________________ contain dietary fiber?
