AEA CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ The optimal working space for deep-water exercise is ____
shallow-water exercise. Answer: Slightly larger than
◉ T/F: The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when
exercising in the water.. Answer: False
◉ The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a
range of ______. Answer: 75 to 85 degrees F
◉ List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during
shallow water exercise. 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.. 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. 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. 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.. Answer: False
◉ what tempo: 1-R 2-X 3-L 4-X 5-R 6-X 7-L 8-X. Answer: Water
Tempo
◉ Level II movements are considered to be ____. Answer: Low impact
◉ T/F: Power tucks are variations of movements performed in levels
I, II, and III that always increase the impact level. Answer: False
◉ Land tempo, sometimes cued as ____ is the same speed of
movement used on land.. Answer: Double time
QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ The optimal working space for deep-water exercise is ____
shallow-water exercise. Answer: Slightly larger than
◉ T/F: The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when
exercising in the water.. Answer: False
◉ The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a
range of ______. Answer: 75 to 85 degrees F
◉ List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during
shallow water exercise. 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.. 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. 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. 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.. Answer: False
◉ what tempo: 1-R 2-X 3-L 4-X 5-R 6-X 7-L 8-X. Answer: Water
Tempo
◉ Level II movements are considered to be ____. Answer: Low impact
◉ T/F: Power tucks are variations of movements performed in levels
I, II, and III that always increase the impact level. Answer: False
◉ Land tempo, sometimes cued as ____ is the same speed of
movement used on land.. Answer: Double time
