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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. While in the (blank) method we spend 3 to 4 minutes on each movement.






2. Over (blank) is a good thing. it is how muscles get stronger. overuse is a bad thing. it could lead to an injury






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






4. (blank) is a 'good' cholesterol






5. You should land on your toes - but then roll onto your






6. In order to accomplish this - we have to (blank) the heart muscle






7. There are 4 kinds of flexibility exercises. the 2 that are most useful for ordinary people are dynamic range of motion and (blank)






8. By the time you feel thirsty - you are already






9. (blank) is a 'good' cholesterol






10. In order to accomplish this - we have to (blank) the heart muscle






11. Minerals are also used in metabolism - and help to form (blank and blank)






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






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






14. The rest of the extra carbohydrates we eat are converted to (blank) and stored beneath the skin - around organs and in the abdominal cavity






15. 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






16. When we calculated our training heart rate range - or zone - we subtracted .7 of our age from 198. If we were calculating our training range for land aerobics - we would use what figure instead of 198?






17. When we calculated our training heart rate range - or zone - we subtracted .7 of our age from 198. If we were calculating our training range for land aerobics - we would use what figure instead of 198?






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






19. By the time you feel thirsty - you are already






20. Specific activities or exercises that are especially good for developing muscle fitness include (blank) and water aerobics






21. Using Straight limbs or bent?






22. Our bodies are constantly building and tearing down bone. until around age 25-35 the net result is bone growth - then our bones gradually begin to (blank) in size and strength unless we actively do things counteract this process.






23. Minerals are also used in metabolism - and help to form (blank and blank)






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






25. 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)






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






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






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






29. People in their 20's should eat (blank to blank) mg. of calcium a day






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






31. You should stretch to the point where you feel (blank) but not pain






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






33. Anit-oxidants may help to prevent cancer - emphysema and heart disease by absorbing (blank) before they can cause damage






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






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






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






37. The aerobic workout should be designed to improve (blank) capacity






38. Four kinds of fats should be avoided if possible. One is trans fats - sometimes called transfatty acids. The other three are trans fat - hydrogenated oil - and (blank-blank) oil






39. LDL stands for






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






41. If you want to lose fat and you are using walking as your aerobic exercise - you should try to walk at a speed of (blank) MPH






42. Good activities for cardio-respiratory work-outs include (balnk) and (blank)






43. If you are using the RPE as a way of judging your intensity level - where should you be at the peak of your water aerobics work out?






44. The aerobic workout should be designed to improve (blank) capacity






45. Doing flexibility exercises also helps to reduce (blank) and relax tense muscles - making you more comfortable and less prone to tension headaches - neckaches and backaches






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






47. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins (blank - blank - blank - and blank)






48. Fats are essential to a healthy body. They insulate body from cold and they provide a protective layer around (blank)






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






50. (blank) are our back-up energy source.