Crossfit, Crossfit level 1 certification
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWER - constantly varied, high-intensity, functional
movement
What is power? - CORRECT ANSWER - the time rate of doing work
What is the most important characteristic of functional movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Capacity to move large loads over long distance (high power producing)
What are the characteristics of functional movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - natural,
universal motor recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity,
high power producing.
Describe intensity - CORRECT ANSWER - Intensity is defined exactly as power. High
intensity allows for shorter, high cardio sessions.
What is the relationship between intensity and results? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intensity
is the independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise. Intensity and and functional movements are more effective at
creating results.
What is variance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Variance means unknown and unknowable
events. The model we offer allows for wide variance of mode, exercise, metabolic pathway, rest,
intensity, sets, and reps.
What are the four supporting models of Crossfit's definition of fitness. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The 10 general physical skills; The Hopper; The Metabolic Pathways;
Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum.
,What are the 10 general physical skills? Why is this model important in defining fitness. -
CORRECT ANSWER - stamina, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, speed, power,
agility, cardiovascular respiratory endurance, and accuracy. You are as fit as you are competent
in each of these skills.
What is The Hopper Model? Why is this model important in defining fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Random tasks to accomplish; The implication here is that fitness requires an
ability to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks, tasks combined in infinitely varying
combinations.
What are the Metabolic Pathways? Why is this model important in defining fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They provide energy; They are Phosphocreatine, Glycolytic, and Oxidative. A
fit person should be competent in all pathways.
Describe the Phosphocreatine Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic (absence of
oxygen); 10 second intervals; 100 meter dash.
Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic (absence of
oxygen); 120 second intervals; 400 meter sprint.
Describe the Oxidative Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aerobic (uses oxygen); more
than 120 seconds; mile run.
What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in defining
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere
on this continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides protection against the ravages of time and disease.
What's the difference between training and practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Training
refers to improving the 10 general physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport
specific skills.
, How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? - CORRECT
ANSWER - sickness, wellness, and fitness are different measures of a single quality:
health.
Define the power curve. - CORRECT ANSWER - The area under which is your work
capacity across broad time and modal domains (your "fitness").
What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One's fitness at a certain time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by
time, age, and power.
What is technique? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper technique is the mechanism by which
potential human energy and strength are translated into real work capacity.
What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protein - meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
What's crossfit's definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWER - health is defined as work
capacity across broad time and modal domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control - CORRECT
ANSWER - Insulin regulates the sugar in our blood.
Articulate the effects a highly refined and processed carbohydrate diet can have on health -
CORRECT ANSWER - It can lead to increased insulin levels.
Define hyperinsulinemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Hyperinsulinemia is the chronic and
acute elevation of insulin as a result of habitual consumption of excess carbohydrate.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is Crossfit? - CORRECT ANSWER - constantly varied, high-intensity, functional
movement
What is power? - CORRECT ANSWER - the time rate of doing work
What is the most important characteristic of functional movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Capacity to move large loads over long distance (high power producing)
What are the characteristics of functional movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - natural,
universal motor recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity,
high power producing.
Describe intensity - CORRECT ANSWER - Intensity is defined exactly as power. High
intensity allows for shorter, high cardio sessions.
What is the relationship between intensity and results? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intensity
is the independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise. Intensity and and functional movements are more effective at
creating results.
What is variance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Variance means unknown and unknowable
events. The model we offer allows for wide variance of mode, exercise, metabolic pathway, rest,
intensity, sets, and reps.
What are the four supporting models of Crossfit's definition of fitness. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The 10 general physical skills; The Hopper; The Metabolic Pathways;
Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum.
,What are the 10 general physical skills? Why is this model important in defining fitness. -
CORRECT ANSWER - stamina, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, speed, power,
agility, cardiovascular respiratory endurance, and accuracy. You are as fit as you are competent
in each of these skills.
What is The Hopper Model? Why is this model important in defining fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Random tasks to accomplish; The implication here is that fitness requires an
ability to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks, tasks combined in infinitely varying
combinations.
What are the Metabolic Pathways? Why is this model important in defining fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They provide energy; They are Phosphocreatine, Glycolytic, and Oxidative. A
fit person should be competent in all pathways.
Describe the Phosphocreatine Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic (absence of
oxygen); 10 second intervals; 100 meter dash.
Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic (absence of
oxygen); 120 second intervals; 400 meter sprint.
Describe the Oxidative Pathway. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aerobic (uses oxygen); more
than 120 seconds; mile run.
What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in defining
fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere
on this continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides protection against the ravages of time and disease.
What's the difference between training and practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Training
refers to improving the 10 general physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport
specific skills.
, How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? - CORRECT
ANSWER - sickness, wellness, and fitness are different measures of a single quality:
health.
Define the power curve. - CORRECT ANSWER - The area under which is your work
capacity across broad time and modal domains (your "fitness").
What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? - CORRECT
ANSWER - One's fitness at a certain time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by
time, age, and power.
What is technique? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proper technique is the mechanism by which
potential human energy and strength are translated into real work capacity.
What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protein - meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
What's crossfit's definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWER - health is defined as work
capacity across broad time and modal domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control - CORRECT
ANSWER - Insulin regulates the sugar in our blood.
Articulate the effects a highly refined and processed carbohydrate diet can have on health -
CORRECT ANSWER - It can lead to increased insulin levels.
Define hyperinsulinemia - CORRECT ANSWER - Hyperinsulinemia is the chronic and
acute elevation of insulin as a result of habitual consumption of excess carbohydrate.
