Crossfit Level 1 Exam Questions with
Correct answers
What is the main goal of Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWER-To increase an individual's
competency and
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What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their definitions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Cardiovascular endurance: Ability of a body system to gather,
deliver, and utilize oxygen
- Stamina: Ability of body processes to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy
systems
- Strength: Ability of a muscle joint, or multiple muscular units, to apply force
- Flexibility: Ability to maximize ROM at a given joint
- Power: Ability of a muscle unit, or multiple muscular units, to apply force over time
- Speed: The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement
- Coordination: Ability to combine several movement patterns into a distinct movement
- Agility: ability to minimze transition time from one movement pattern to another
- Balance: Ability to place center of gravity in relation to base of support
- Accuracy: Ability to control movement in a given direction at a given intensity
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches? - CORRECT ANSWERCrossfit utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
increase overall athletic performance. More holistic than specialized isolated exercise
What are the main exercises and training practices at Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWERMetabolic conditioning, gymnastic movements, olympic lifts, some isometric
movements, and sports activities
What does "Core Strength and Conditioning Program" Mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-2
senses of the word Core:
1. The workouts and exercises of crossfit are the core backbone of any athletic
endeavor
2. It's literally exercising for your core (abs) and the functional axis of the body
In Crossfit's view, why is there so much disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-They believe
that fitness and health are about the same thing. There are 3 types of ways your health
can be: Sick, normal, or above normal. If your athletics are above normal, your amount
of health will be above normal and your chance of sickness and disease will be low
What is the optimal training frequency and duration in Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWERAnywhere from 45 minutes- 1 hour 5-6 days a week. Additional time isn't necessary if
your training is high-intensity. More training and practice per day could be spent on
specific skills for sports
Is aerobic vs anaerobic exercise more important? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both are
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