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Water Aerobics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To prevent shin-splits - be sure to stretch your calves before and after exercising and






2. Simple carbohydrate - found in sugar - should make up no more than (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






3. Of the 20 amino acids we need - we can manufacture 11 in our bodies.The other 9 are called the (blank)






4. Complex carbohydrates - preferably whole grain - should make-up (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






5. Body composition refers to the % of (blank) in your body






6. Protein aids in the in the formation the body's chemical processes and is a major constituent of the immune system - but its primary function is the (blank and blank) of cells






7. Whole grain foods - such as brown rice and whole wheat bread - give us the added benefit of fiber which slows down the digestive process - keeping our (blank) more even






8. Our cells use oxygen to convert food - primarily carbohydrates and (blank) into energy






9. If you have a groin injury - take it easy when we do






10. The final - stretching - phase works on our (blank)






11. Some things can limit your flexibility. Among them are (blank) and large muscle development






12. It takes _ - ounces of water to metabolize a single ounce of alcohol.






13. The final - stretching - phase works on our (blank)






14. If you were planning a water aerobics class - how much time should you allow for the stretching phase of the lesson?






15. A number of 4 or lower is the preferred ratio of (blank) cholesterol to HDL






16. When you do one movement for a chorus and different movements for the verses of a song - you are using the (blank) method






17. Some things can limit your flexibility. Among them are (blank) and large muscle development






18. We should drink 8-10 - 8-ounce glasses of water a day - not counting coffee - tea - alcohol or (blank) because they have substances that take water out of the body.






19. A number of 4 or lower is the preferred ratio of (blank) cholesterol to HDL






20. Which makes your heart work harder-working in shallow water or deep?






21. How much time should we spend on this in phase 3?






22. What is your water aerobics training range for a 10-second period?






23. As you do each stretch - there are 2 things to avoid. One is over-(blank) and it means we should not do things such as the plow. the other thing to avoid is not holding your breath






24. If your goal is to maintain or increase your cardio -respiratory fitness level - you should try to stay in your target zone for at least (blank) minutes






25. The body composition you have is a result of the number of calories taken in and the number of (blank) used






26. The warm-up phase of the class is designed to gradually increase body temperature and blood flow to the muscles and joints - thus decreasing the chances of (blank)






27. If your goal is to lose fat - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






28. Which makes your heart work harder-working in shallow water or deep?






29. Before you do aerobic activity or a serious flexibility workout - you should (blank) your muscles






30. Carbohydrates - fats - proteins - vitamins - minerals - and water






31. BMR stands for






32. In the (blank) method of teaching water aerobics - we go back over a list of movements again and again -






33. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






34. To do this - we need to (blank) our muscles






35. Name 3 foods that are rich sources of calcium






36. Most 'complete proteins' which contain all 9 of those amino acids - come from (blank)






37. It's a good idea to breathe through your nose as much as possible - because that way you increase (blank)






38. Some of the carbohydrates we eat that are not immediately needed by the cells for metabolism are stored in the muscles and the liver to be available when needed for energy. they are stored in a very easily-used from called (blank)






39. The 4 factors that you must consider in planning a fitness program are (blank) - (blank) - (blank) - (blank)






40. Minerals are found in many different foods - and if you eat a variety of foods you are apt to get enough of them - with the exception of one mineral - called (blank)






41. Its purpose is also to return the body to its (blank) and to prevent (blank)






42. When stretching your leg muscles - be sure your knee does not extend beyond your (blank)






43. Using cupped hands or fists?






44. Should you keep your knee and elbow joints soft or locked?






45. (blank) stretches are those that involve bouncing to improve your range of motion. They are not generally recommended.






46. Our bodies contain about 2 1/2 pounds of calcium - 99% of it in the (blank and blank)






47. If you are doing serious muscle strengthening - you should let your muscles rest for (blank) hrs between work-outs






48. Our bodies contain about 2 1/2 pounds of calcium - 99% of it in the (blank and blank)






49. Fruits and vegetables of what 2 colors are especially high in vitamins?






50. CRP stands for (blank). it is a measure of a person's risk for rupturing a cardiac artery or heart attack