CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. What is the primary goal of CrossFit?
A. To maximize aerobic endurance through long-distance running.
B. To specialize in powerlifting and bodybuilding.
C. To develop a broad, general, and inclusive fitness.
D. To achieve peak performance in a single specific sport.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CrossFit’s goal is to forge a broad, general, and inclusive fitness
supported by measurable, observable, and repeatable results.
2. Which of the following defines CrossFit’s definition of fitness?
A. The ability to lift the maximum weight in a single repetition.
B. Increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains.
C. Sustaining a heart rate above 80% maximum for 60 minutes.
D. Mastery of gymnastics and weightlifting movements.
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fitness is defined by CrossFit as work capacity across broad
time and modal domains throughout an individual’s life.
3. What are the four supporting models of CrossFit’s definition of fitness?
A. Strength, Speed, Agility, and Balance
B. Power, Endurance, Flexibility, and Coordination
C. The 10 General Physical Skills, The Hopper, The Metabolic Pathways, and Sickness-
Wellness-Fitness Continuum
D. Nutrition, MetCon, Gymnastics, and Weightlifting
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CrossFit relies on four foundational models: 10 General Physical
Skills, The Hopper, Metabolic Pathways, and Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum.
4. How many general physical skills are recognized in CrossFit?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 12
D. 10
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: There are 10 general physical skills: Cardiovascular/respiratory
endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and
Accuracy.
5. Which of the 10 general physical skills are considered training results rather than
adaptations?
A. Power, Speed, Agility, and Balance
B. Cardiorespiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, and Flexibility
C. Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy
D. Strength and Power
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Cardiorespiratory endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility
are training results, meaning they improve through training.
6. Which of the 10 general physical skills are considered adaptations to both training and
practice?
A. Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy
B. Cardiorespiratory endurance and Strength
C. Power and Speed
D. Stamina and Flexibility
Answer: A
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. What is the primary goal of CrossFit?
A. To maximize aerobic endurance through long-distance running.
B. To specialize in powerlifting and bodybuilding.
C. To develop a broad, general, and inclusive fitness.
D. To achieve peak performance in a single specific sport.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CrossFit’s goal is to forge a broad, general, and inclusive fitness
supported by measurable, observable, and repeatable results.
2. Which of the following defines CrossFit’s definition of fitness?
A. The ability to lift the maximum weight in a single repetition.
B. Increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains.
C. Sustaining a heart rate above 80% maximum for 60 minutes.
D. Mastery of gymnastics and weightlifting movements.
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fitness is defined by CrossFit as work capacity across broad
time and modal domains throughout an individual’s life.
3. What are the four supporting models of CrossFit’s definition of fitness?
A. Strength, Speed, Agility, and Balance
B. Power, Endurance, Flexibility, and Coordination
C. The 10 General Physical Skills, The Hopper, The Metabolic Pathways, and Sickness-
Wellness-Fitness Continuum
D. Nutrition, MetCon, Gymnastics, and Weightlifting
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CrossFit relies on four foundational models: 10 General Physical
Skills, The Hopper, Metabolic Pathways, and Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum.
4. How many general physical skills are recognized in CrossFit?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 12
D. 10
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: There are 10 general physical skills: Cardiovascular/respiratory
endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and
Accuracy.
5. Which of the 10 general physical skills are considered training results rather than
adaptations?
A. Power, Speed, Agility, and Balance
B. Cardiorespiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, and Flexibility
C. Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy
D. Strength and Power
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Cardiorespiratory endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility
are training results, meaning they improve through training.
6. Which of the 10 general physical skills are considered adaptations to both training and
practice?
A. Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy
B. Cardiorespiratory endurance and Strength
C. Power and Speed
D. Stamina and Flexibility
Answer: A
