CF-L3 / CCFT EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement - Answer -What is the definition
of CrossFit?
natural, universal motor recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible,
core to extremity, high power producing - Answer -What are the characteristics of
functional movements?
force x distance - Answer -What is the formula for work?
x = time, y = power - Answer -What are the x and y axis for the graph of work capacity?
power = work / time - Answer -What is the formula for power?
any training period devoted to the general development of the ten general physical traits
- Answer -What is the definition of general physical preparedness?
Endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy - Answer -What are the ten fitness domains?
method to success for completion of a movement - Answer -What is technique, broadly
speaking?
Squat series, press series, lift series - Answer -What are the nine foundational
movements?
Air squat, front squat, overhead squat - Answer -What are the three movements in the
squat series?
Strict press, push press, push jerk - Answer -What are the three movements in the
pressing series?
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean - Answer -What are the three
movements in the lifting series?
universal movement patterns performed in a wave of contraction from core to extremity;
compound movements with the capacity to move large loads over long distance, quickly
- Answer -What is a functional movement?
Independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise - Answer -What is intensity?
safety, efficiency and efficacy of a fitness program supported by measurable,
observable and repeatable data - Answer -What is evidence-base fitness?
, increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains - Answer -What is
CrossFit's definition of fitness?
a person who is trained in the ten physical traits - Answer -What is CrossFit's definition
of an athlete?
Energy derived from oxygen - Answer -Describe the aerobic energy pathway
Energy derived from substrates without oxygen - Answer -Describe the anaerobic
energy pathway
improves strength to weight ratio by using bodyweight as a source of resistance -
Answer -What does gymnastics improve and how?
change in the body that affects you either neurologically or hormonally - Answer -
Define neuroendocrine adaptation
testosterone, growth factor, human growth hormone - Answer -Which hormones are
vital to athletic development?
Total calories set around 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass - Answer -
How do you calculate CrossFit's standard of protein/calorie intake?
- Answer -What is CrossFit's recommended macro prescription? //
Ten Fitness Domains, The Hopper Model, Bio-energetics (metabolic pathways),
Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum - Answer -What are the four operational models
for defining fitness?
Ability to produce force (i.e. productive application of force) - Answer -What is the
definition of strength?
Ability to use energy - Answer -What is the definition of stamina?
Ability to use oxygen - Answer -What is the definition of endurance?
Ability to maximize ROM at a joint - Answer -What is the definition of flexibility?
Ability to combine distinct movement into a singular movement - Answer -What is the
definition of coordination?
Ability to minimize transition from movemet to movement - Answer -What is the
definition of agility?
constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement - Answer -What is the definition
of CrossFit?
natural, universal motor recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible,
core to extremity, high power producing - Answer -What are the characteristics of
functional movements?
force x distance - Answer -What is the formula for work?
x = time, y = power - Answer -What are the x and y axis for the graph of work capacity?
power = work / time - Answer -What is the formula for power?
any training period devoted to the general development of the ten general physical traits
- Answer -What is the definition of general physical preparedness?
Endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy - Answer -What are the ten fitness domains?
method to success for completion of a movement - Answer -What is technique, broadly
speaking?
Squat series, press series, lift series - Answer -What are the nine foundational
movements?
Air squat, front squat, overhead squat - Answer -What are the three movements in the
squat series?
Strict press, push press, push jerk - Answer -What are the three movements in the
pressing series?
Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine ball clean - Answer -What are the three
movements in the lifting series?
universal movement patterns performed in a wave of contraction from core to extremity;
compound movements with the capacity to move large loads over long distance, quickly
- Answer -What is a functional movement?
Independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise - Answer -What is intensity?
safety, efficiency and efficacy of a fitness program supported by measurable,
observable and repeatable data - Answer -What is evidence-base fitness?
, increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains - Answer -What is
CrossFit's definition of fitness?
a person who is trained in the ten physical traits - Answer -What is CrossFit's definition
of an athlete?
Energy derived from oxygen - Answer -Describe the aerobic energy pathway
Energy derived from substrates without oxygen - Answer -Describe the anaerobic
energy pathway
improves strength to weight ratio by using bodyweight as a source of resistance -
Answer -What does gymnastics improve and how?
change in the body that affects you either neurologically or hormonally - Answer -
Define neuroendocrine adaptation
testosterone, growth factor, human growth hormone - Answer -Which hormones are
vital to athletic development?
Total calories set around 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass - Answer -
How do you calculate CrossFit's standard of protein/calorie intake?
- Answer -What is CrossFit's recommended macro prescription? //
Ten Fitness Domains, The Hopper Model, Bio-energetics (metabolic pathways),
Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum - Answer -What are the four operational models
for defining fitness?
Ability to produce force (i.e. productive application of force) - Answer -What is the
definition of strength?
Ability to use energy - Answer -What is the definition of stamina?
Ability to use oxygen - Answer -What is the definition of endurance?
Ability to maximize ROM at a joint - Answer -What is the definition of flexibility?
Ability to combine distinct movement into a singular movement - Answer -What is the
definition of coordination?
Ability to minimize transition from movemet to movement - Answer -What is the
definition of agility?
