CrossFit Level 1 Exam Questions & Answers (Graded A+)

Define CrossFit - ANSWER-CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity Characteristics of function movements: - ANSWER-Natural, Universal Motor recruitment pattern, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity, high power producing Define most important characteristics - ANSWER-Capacity to move large loads over long distance (high power producing) Define and calculate work - ANSWER-capacity is the ability to perform real physical work as measured by force x distance / time (which is average power). Fitness is this ability in as many domains as possible Define and calculate power - ANSWER-Work capacity is the ability to perform real physical work as measured by force x distance / time (which is average power). Fitness is this ability in as many domains as possible. Science is about measurement and prediction Understand relative changes in force, distance and time change power output - ANSWER- Articulate the characteristics of function movements; Natural: - ANSWER-involves the movement of multiple joints for every activity Articulate the characteristics of function movements; Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns: - ANSWER-To use all of your muscles to move in symphony efficiently, effectively, and quickly from one place to another