Crossfit Level 1 Trainer Test Exam Q&A (Graded A)

Define CrossFit - CORRECT ANSWER-constantly varied functional movement executed at high intensity. Characteristics of Functional Movements: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Natural 2. UMRP: Universal motor recruitment pattern. (found everywhere) 3. Essential: for quality of life, living independently, to do everyday things. 4. Safe 5. Compound yet irreducible (mutiple joints) 6. Core to extremity. Define and Calculate Work: - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to perform real physical work as measured by; force x distance Define and Calculate Power: - CORRECT ANSWER-The time rate of doing work; intensity; force x distance./time Functional Movements; large loads-- force long distances-- distance(or reps) quickly--time Intensity - CORRECT ANSWER-Power; is the independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate or return . The greater/higher the intensity the better the results. Most important characteristic of functional movements - CORRECT ANSWER-Their capacity to move large loads over a long distances, quickly. Crossfit Methodology - CORRECT ANSWER-Safety, efficacy and efficiency most important facets to elevate fitness can be supported by measurable, observable and repeatable data. "Evidence based" Constantly Varied: - CORRECT ANSWER-Exsposure to a program that is broad general and inclusive. Factors to vary: 1. loads 2. distance 3. time 4 equipment. Being prepared for the unknown and unknowable. What is GPP and it's definition: - CORRECT ANSWER-General Physical Preparedness: Being prepared to run and weightlift better than someone who only runs or only weightlift. Ex: broad, general and inclusive and variance cre