AEA Comprehensive study guide for the AEA
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
________ is an aquatic program that targets the torso, referred to as power house; performed
movements are precised with a purpose. Aquatic Pilates
________ is the muscle action void of environment effort, including gravity, water, and
equipment. pure movement
___________ states that you train only that part of the system or body which is overloaded.
Specificity
____________ is greater in deep of the depth of immersion Frontal resistance
_______________ is moving away from the mid-line of the body Abduction
2 forms of arthritis osteo-arthritis
rheumatoid artistic
3 common signs of cardio-respiratory over training 1. decrease performance
2. increase muscle soreness
3. decrease maximal oxygen uptake
4. altered resting heart rate
3 methods of movement when exercising in the pool? land tempo, water tempo, half
water tempo
3 natural curves in the spine cervical/thoracic/lumbar
3 options for demo movement from deck? high, low, and non impact
3 types of muscle tissues in the body visceral / cardiac / skeletal
4 categories for changes that occurs as the body matures 1 sensory
2. physical
3. heart
4. psychological
4 factors that affect children's programming 1. attention span
2. physical capabilities
3. level of socialization
4. social-economic
5 factors to consider when selecting aquatic equip 1. usability
2. population appropriate
3. storage and transportation
4. durability and maintenance
5. suitable for pool
6. bring in additional participants
6 anatomical reference terms relating to exercise superior/inferior
anterior/posterior
lateral/medial
6 components to fitness skills balance, coordination, speed, power, agility, reaction time
6 movement terms used to identify joint actions flexion/extension
,AEA Comprehensive study guide for the AEA
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
adduction/abduction
elevation/depression
protraction/retraction
pronation/supination
inversion/eversion
medial/lateral rotation
circumduction
tilt
6 nutrient components that the body needs carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
A ____________ in deep water exercise is when you insist a move to regain vertical
alignment transitional move
a _____________ occurs when there's a change in the move or pattern transition
A disruption of blood supply to the brain is known as a Stroke
A heart rate taken three mornings in a row after you wake and before you rise is a
_____________heart rise. true resting
A participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating in the pool while exercising (T or F)
False. In the water the body dissipates heats through peripheral vasodilation
(radiation) and sweat.
A physical fitness evaluation typically includes what? An assessment of the body
composition, cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular fitness. and flexibility
Acute injury is with a onset and long duration (T or F) F short duration
Add on Choreography Building Patterns gradually while providing positive reinforcement
through repetition as the sequence is learned.
After the 1st trimester, supine training in the water should not be performed (T or F) F
Because of the buoyant environment of the water the actual position of the body, the fetus
does not depress as extensively on the vena cava.
All adolescents are at the same level of maturity, physically, psychologically (T or F) F
All equipment whether it is weighted, buoyed, or rubberized, will increase
________________ to some degree because it creates a larger surface area. drag forces
Apply more force against resistance of the water with arms and legs to increase intensity is an
example of acceleration
Aquatic Webbed Gloves belongs to which equipment type Drag
Arm movement uses the same energy expenditure as using the large muscles found in the
hips and thighs (T or F) F.
As depths increases ___________ of movement has to be decreased tempo
As submersion of the depth increases so does the drag forces of the water (True or False) T.
Deep water works the participant at neck depth which allows for substantial drag forces.
As water depth increases, tempo of movement needs to __________ decrease
, AEA Comprehensive study guide for the AEA
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
Asthma is a lung disease and can be life threatening (T or F). T. It causes breathing
problems that need to be dealt with daily.
Asymmetrical moves are easier in deep water (T or F) F. More challenging because the
uneven placement of the limbs in deep water often causes the trunk to shift away from
vertical (i.e., Moguls).
At what age do bones stop growing? Mid 30s bones stop growing.
Before using AED machine it is not necessarily to dry victim (T or F) F - you do not
want to use it near standing water.
belts are ideal for most deep water T or F T
Benefits of wearing aqua shoes 1. protection on soles of feet
2. traction
3. cushioning shock absorbent
4. additional weight and resistance
5. safety entering and exiting pool
Best Way to Add extra calcium drinking milk, eating yogurt, cheese
Best way to increase Intensity in Deep-Water? Decrease the # of repetitions and change
direction when traveling. (i.e., qtr turns jog 8)
Biceps Brachi Located on the front of the upper arm and moves 3 joints. Originates above the
shoulder and attaches into the forearm.
By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are increasing intensity using
which law? inertia
calculating exercise intensity using the Karvonen Formula is known as HR reserve
method
Cardio exercise in water temp above 90 degree is safe. (T or F) F
Cardio vascular disease with blockage to arteries in the brain is called a stroke
components of a class or training session Warm-up, endurance phase, optional activities,
cool-down
Concentric and eccentric muscle actions are part of _______ muscle movement isotonic
Deep water is beneficial to those with chronic low back pain and rehabilitation of spinal
conditions (T or F). T because it decreases the compression load on the spine.
Deep water is better for clients with back conditions because reduce compression load
on the spine
Deep water reaction time is slower than shallow (T or F) T - participant cannot push off
the pool bottom and completely suspended. Must be feasible to flow from one move to the
next w/o any additional leverage.
Define body composition The body relative percentage of fat as compared to lean tissue
(bones, muscles, and organs)
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
________ is an aquatic program that targets the torso, referred to as power house; performed
movements are precised with a purpose. Aquatic Pilates
________ is the muscle action void of environment effort, including gravity, water, and
equipment. pure movement
___________ states that you train only that part of the system or body which is overloaded.
Specificity
____________ is greater in deep of the depth of immersion Frontal resistance
_______________ is moving away from the mid-line of the body Abduction
2 forms of arthritis osteo-arthritis
rheumatoid artistic
3 common signs of cardio-respiratory over training 1. decrease performance
2. increase muscle soreness
3. decrease maximal oxygen uptake
4. altered resting heart rate
3 methods of movement when exercising in the pool? land tempo, water tempo, half
water tempo
3 natural curves in the spine cervical/thoracic/lumbar
3 options for demo movement from deck? high, low, and non impact
3 types of muscle tissues in the body visceral / cardiac / skeletal
4 categories for changes that occurs as the body matures 1 sensory
2. physical
3. heart
4. psychological
4 factors that affect children's programming 1. attention span
2. physical capabilities
3. level of socialization
4. social-economic
5 factors to consider when selecting aquatic equip 1. usability
2. population appropriate
3. storage and transportation
4. durability and maintenance
5. suitable for pool
6. bring in additional participants
6 anatomical reference terms relating to exercise superior/inferior
anterior/posterior
lateral/medial
6 components to fitness skills balance, coordination, speed, power, agility, reaction time
6 movement terms used to identify joint actions flexion/extension
,AEA Comprehensive study guide for the AEA
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
adduction/abduction
elevation/depression
protraction/retraction
pronation/supination
inversion/eversion
medial/lateral rotation
circumduction
tilt
6 nutrient components that the body needs carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
A ____________ in deep water exercise is when you insist a move to regain vertical
alignment transitional move
a _____________ occurs when there's a change in the move or pattern transition
A disruption of blood supply to the brain is known as a Stroke
A heart rate taken three mornings in a row after you wake and before you rise is a
_____________heart rise. true resting
A participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating in the pool while exercising (T or F)
False. In the water the body dissipates heats through peripheral vasodilation
(radiation) and sweat.
A physical fitness evaluation typically includes what? An assessment of the body
composition, cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular fitness. and flexibility
Acute injury is with a onset and long duration (T or F) F short duration
Add on Choreography Building Patterns gradually while providing positive reinforcement
through repetition as the sequence is learned.
After the 1st trimester, supine training in the water should not be performed (T or F) F
Because of the buoyant environment of the water the actual position of the body, the fetus
does not depress as extensively on the vena cava.
All adolescents are at the same level of maturity, physically, psychologically (T or F) F
All equipment whether it is weighted, buoyed, or rubberized, will increase
________________ to some degree because it creates a larger surface area. drag forces
Apply more force against resistance of the water with arms and legs to increase intensity is an
example of acceleration
Aquatic Webbed Gloves belongs to which equipment type Drag
Arm movement uses the same energy expenditure as using the large muscles found in the
hips and thighs (T or F) F.
As depths increases ___________ of movement has to be decreased tempo
As submersion of the depth increases so does the drag forces of the water (True or False) T.
Deep water works the participant at neck depth which allows for substantial drag forces.
As water depth increases, tempo of movement needs to __________ decrease
, AEA Comprehensive study guide for the AEA
(American Evaluation Association) certification,
including essential theoretical frameworks,
evaluation methods, and sample questions for
exam preparation Certification Study Guide –
Key Concepts and Practice Question.
Latest Updated 2025/2026
Asthma is a lung disease and can be life threatening (T or F). T. It causes breathing
problems that need to be dealt with daily.
Asymmetrical moves are easier in deep water (T or F) F. More challenging because the
uneven placement of the limbs in deep water often causes the trunk to shift away from
vertical (i.e., Moguls).
At what age do bones stop growing? Mid 30s bones stop growing.
Before using AED machine it is not necessarily to dry victim (T or F) F - you do not
want to use it near standing water.
belts are ideal for most deep water T or F T
Benefits of wearing aqua shoes 1. protection on soles of feet
2. traction
3. cushioning shock absorbent
4. additional weight and resistance
5. safety entering and exiting pool
Best Way to Add extra calcium drinking milk, eating yogurt, cheese
Best way to increase Intensity in Deep-Water? Decrease the # of repetitions and change
direction when traveling. (i.e., qtr turns jog 8)
Biceps Brachi Located on the front of the upper arm and moves 3 joints. Originates above the
shoulder and attaches into the forearm.
By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are increasing intensity using
which law? inertia
calculating exercise intensity using the Karvonen Formula is known as HR reserve
method
Cardio exercise in water temp above 90 degree is safe. (T or F) F
Cardio vascular disease with blockage to arteries in the brain is called a stroke
components of a class or training session Warm-up, endurance phase, optional activities,
cool-down
Concentric and eccentric muscle actions are part of _______ muscle movement isotonic
Deep water is beneficial to those with chronic low back pain and rehabilitation of spinal
conditions (T or F). T because it decreases the compression load on the spine.
Deep water is better for clients with back conditions because reduce compression load
on the spine
Deep water reaction time is slower than shallow (T or F) T - participant cannot push off
the pool bottom and completely suspended. Must be feasible to flow from one move to the
next w/o any additional leverage.
Define body composition The body relative percentage of fat as compared to lean tissue
(bones, muscles, and organs)
