Crossfit L1 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
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Define CrossFit
Constantly varied, functional movements executed at a high intensity
Functional Movements
Basis of all human movement
Moves large loads quickly over long distances
Power
INTENSITY- this is what gets you results
Force x distance / time
Relative Intensity
finding our physical and psychological tolerance
Variance
Individuals fail at the margins of their experience
Variance can be in load, reps/distance, time, movements, or equipment
9 Foundational Movements
Air squat, front squat, overhead squat
Shoulder press, push press, push jerk
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean
Points of Performance for Air Squat
, Neutral Spine (midline stabilization)
Heels down (posterior chain engagement)
Line of Action (core to extremity)
Depth (ROM)
Knees track the toes
Points of Performance for Front Squat
Front rack position
Frontal plane
Points of Performance for OH Squat
OH Position (active shoulders)
Frontal Plane
Define fitness
Work capacity across broad time and modal domains
Observable, repeatable, measurable
10 General Physical Skills
Agility
Accuracy
Balance
Coordination
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Power
Speed
Stamina
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Define CrossFit
Constantly varied, functional movements executed at a high intensity
Functional Movements
Basis of all human movement
Moves large loads quickly over long distances
Power
INTENSITY- this is what gets you results
Force x distance / time
Relative Intensity
finding our physical and psychological tolerance
Variance
Individuals fail at the margins of their experience
Variance can be in load, reps/distance, time, movements, or equipment
9 Foundational Movements
Air squat, front squat, overhead squat
Shoulder press, push press, push jerk
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean
Points of Performance for Air Squat
, Neutral Spine (midline stabilization)
Heels down (posterior chain engagement)
Line of Action (core to extremity)
Depth (ROM)
Knees track the toes
Points of Performance for Front Squat
Front rack position
Frontal plane
Points of Performance for OH Squat
OH Position (active shoulders)
Frontal Plane
Define fitness
Work capacity across broad time and modal domains
Observable, repeatable, measurable
10 General Physical Skills
Agility
Accuracy
Balance
Coordination
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Power
Speed
Stamina