CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 EXAM WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the main goal of Crossfit? - ANSWERTo increase an individual's
competency and abilities at all physical tasks
What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their
definitions? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWERMetabolic conditioning, gymnastic movements, olympic lifts, some
isometric movements, and sports activities
What does "Core Strength and Conditioning Program" Mean? - ANSWER2
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? - ANSWERThey 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? -
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? - ANSWERBoth are
important. The main distinction is in the client's goals
What is adaption's role in Crossfit? - ANSWERCrossfit is constantly varying the
workouts to include the 10 fitness domains, meaning the athlete is constantly
adapting
What is the main goal of Crossfit? - ANSWERTo increase an individual's
competency and abilities at all physical tasks
What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their
definitions? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWERMetabolic conditioning, gymnastic movements, olympic lifts, some
isometric movements, and sports activities
What does "Core Strength and Conditioning Program" Mean? - ANSWER2
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? - ANSWERThey 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? -
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? - ANSWERBoth are
important. The main distinction is in the client's goals
What is adaption's role in Crossfit? - ANSWERCrossfit is constantly varying the
workouts to include the 10 fitness domains, meaning the athlete is constantly
adapting
