CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 2025
PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
explain CrossFit's definition of strength - ANSWERS-CrossFit strength is defined
as the ability to apply muscular force to do real physical work.
QUESTION 2
Differentiate traditional definitions of strength from CrossFit's definition of
strength - ANSWERS-traditionally strength is defined as the contractile force of
the muscle. In CrossFit strength is defined as the ability to apply muscular force to
do real physical work.
QUESTION 3
explain how to use threshold training as a tool for practicing and improving
technique while maximing intensity - ANSWERS-- Threshold training is needed
optimize results because it forces you it forces intensity which leads to results
QUESTION 4
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know how to apply threshold training within a workout - ANSWERS-- 80%/20%
Rule. Applying technique/Speed and being able to balance both factors safely into
a workout
QUESTION 5
Articulate the factors included in the Charter; Mechanics, Consistency, and
Intensity and how to apply this to a client - ANSWERS-Mechanics- physics of
movement
Consistency- practice
Intensity- power
Teaching constant technique to produce power.
QUESTION 6
Define and differentiate safety, efficiency and efficacy in relation to evaluating a
fitness program - ANSWERS-Safety- How safe it isEfficiency- The time it
takesEfficacy- The return/results
QUESTION 7
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Describe how to optimize safety, efficiency, and efficacy in applying CrossFit to
clients - ANSWERS-Safety- Lowers risk of injury.
Efficiency- Save time on each movement by doing it properly.
Efficacy- Results produced- evidence. Maximizes work capacity of movements.
QUESTION 8
Know when to refer an athlete for medical treatment - ANSWERS-these symptoms
(see other question) appear following a workout (or at any time with regard to
dark-red urine), the athlete should seek medical attention immediately
QUESTION 9
Be aware of factors affecting athlete safety such as equipment condition and
arrangement, and how to correctly spot athletes - ANSWERS-Equipment condition
refers both to installation and day-to-day maintenance. Arrangemen refers to the
layout of equipment and athletes during a WOD. An athlete should know HOW
TO BAIL
QUESTION 10
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Understand which clients need to be cleared for exercise - ANSWERS-Any
potential athlete with a medical condition
QUESTION 11
Understand CrossFits hydration recommendation - ANSWERS-Drink when you
are thirsty, not when you are not
QUESTION 12
Define Crossfit - ANSWERS-A core strengthing program made up of constantly
varied high intensity functional movements
QUESTION 13
Articulate the 7 characteristics of Functional Movements - ANSWERS-Natural
Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns
Essential
Safe
compound yet Irreducible
Core to Extremity
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PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
explain CrossFit's definition of strength - ANSWERS-CrossFit strength is defined
as the ability to apply muscular force to do real physical work.
QUESTION 2
Differentiate traditional definitions of strength from CrossFit's definition of
strength - ANSWERS-traditionally strength is defined as the contractile force of
the muscle. In CrossFit strength is defined as the ability to apply muscular force to
do real physical work.
QUESTION 3
explain how to use threshold training as a tool for practicing and improving
technique while maximing intensity - ANSWERS-- Threshold training is needed
optimize results because it forces you it forces intensity which leads to results
QUESTION 4
END OF
PAGE 1
, CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 2025
PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
know how to apply threshold training within a workout - ANSWERS-- 80%/20%
Rule. Applying technique/Speed and being able to balance both factors safely into
a workout
QUESTION 5
Articulate the factors included in the Charter; Mechanics, Consistency, and
Intensity and how to apply this to a client - ANSWERS-Mechanics- physics of
movement
Consistency- practice
Intensity- power
Teaching constant technique to produce power.
QUESTION 6
Define and differentiate safety, efficiency and efficacy in relation to evaluating a
fitness program - ANSWERS-Safety- How safe it isEfficiency- The time it
takesEfficacy- The return/results
QUESTION 7
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, CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 2025
PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
Describe how to optimize safety, efficiency, and efficacy in applying CrossFit to
clients - ANSWERS-Safety- Lowers risk of injury.
Efficiency- Save time on each movement by doing it properly.
Efficacy- Results produced- evidence. Maximizes work capacity of movements.
QUESTION 8
Know when to refer an athlete for medical treatment - ANSWERS-these symptoms
(see other question) appear following a workout (or at any time with regard to
dark-red urine), the athlete should seek medical attention immediately
QUESTION 9
Be aware of factors affecting athlete safety such as equipment condition and
arrangement, and how to correctly spot athletes - ANSWERS-Equipment condition
refers both to installation and day-to-day maintenance. Arrangemen refers to the
layout of equipment and athletes during a WOD. An athlete should know HOW
TO BAIL
QUESTION 10
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PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
Understand which clients need to be cleared for exercise - ANSWERS-Any
potential athlete with a medical condition
QUESTION 11
Understand CrossFits hydration recommendation - ANSWERS-Drink when you
are thirsty, not when you are not
QUESTION 12
Define Crossfit - ANSWERS-A core strengthing program made up of constantly
varied high intensity functional movements
QUESTION 13
Articulate the 7 characteristics of Functional Movements - ANSWERS-Natural
Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns
Essential
Safe
compound yet Irreducible
Core to Extremity
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