CrossFit Level 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027
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Articulate CrossFit's definition of fitness and health, and their relationship
Fitness is defined as "work capacity across broad time and modal
domains." Health is defined as "fitness throughout one's life." Fitness and
Health are varying different measures of the same reality.
Define the 10 General Physical Skills
This model suggests a regimen develops fitness to the extent that it
improves each of the 10 skills (effort against a full range of adaptaions).
Define the The Hopper
The essence of this model is the view that fitness is about performing well
at any and every task imaginable (breadth and depth of performance).
Define the Metabolic Pathways
Total fitness requires competency and training in each of the three
pathways or engines (time, power and energy systems).
,Define and identify flexion and extension about a given joint
Flexion is reducing the angle of a joint and extension is increasing the
angle of a joint.
Articulate the foundational GHD exercises used in CrossFit and how to
perform them
Hip Extension - Hip flexion and extension. Back Extension - Trunk flexion
and extension. Hip-and-Back Extension - Hip and trunk flexion and
extension. Sit-Up - Leg and hip flexion and extension.
Describe a progression for introducing an athlete to the GHD
Hip extension, back extension, hip & back extension, GHD sit-up.
Describe how to scale the foundational GHD exercises for any level of
athlete
Scaling reps, providing assistance in the back extension, or shortening
range of motion in the GHDSU.
Articulate the benefits of the GHD foundational exercises
Heightened awareness and developed capacity in midline stabilization
(static contractions).
Articulate the goal of CrossFit programming
Broad-based fitness that provies maximal competency in all adaptive
capacities.
, Define and give examples of the three major movement modalities
Gymnastics - Pull-up, Metabolic Conditioning -
Running, Weightlifting - Clean & Jerk.
Define and give examples of common workout formats (i.e., scheme and
priority)
Single Element: Element priority, example CrossFit Total. 2 Element: Task
Priority, or for time, example Fran. 3 Element: Time Priority, or for
rounds/reps - Cindy.
Identify primary points of performance for the foundational GHD
exercises
Hip extension, back extension, hip-and-back extension (snake), and GHD
sit-up.
Identify what musculature and how it is used for the foundational GHD
exercises
Abdominals & hip flexors (front side of torso) and hip extensors and
erectors (back side of torso).
Identify how to measure an increase in power in workouts
For two known instances of a workout (i.e. Fran), an increase in power can
be identified by either a reduction in the time required to accomplish the
task or an increase in the ft.-lb. over time.
Define the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum
All measurable health markers fall at some point on a continuum that
moves from sickness to wellness to fitness.
Comprehensive Test Bank Exam With Complete
Questions & Accurate Detailed Answers||DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (RELIABLE SOLUTIONS)
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
Articulate CrossFit's definition of fitness and health, and their relationship
Fitness is defined as "work capacity across broad time and modal
domains." Health is defined as "fitness throughout one's life." Fitness and
Health are varying different measures of the same reality.
Define the 10 General Physical Skills
This model suggests a regimen develops fitness to the extent that it
improves each of the 10 skills (effort against a full range of adaptaions).
Define the The Hopper
The essence of this model is the view that fitness is about performing well
at any and every task imaginable (breadth and depth of performance).
Define the Metabolic Pathways
Total fitness requires competency and training in each of the three
pathways or engines (time, power and energy systems).
,Define and identify flexion and extension about a given joint
Flexion is reducing the angle of a joint and extension is increasing the
angle of a joint.
Articulate the foundational GHD exercises used in CrossFit and how to
perform them
Hip Extension - Hip flexion and extension. Back Extension - Trunk flexion
and extension. Hip-and-Back Extension - Hip and trunk flexion and
extension. Sit-Up - Leg and hip flexion and extension.
Describe a progression for introducing an athlete to the GHD
Hip extension, back extension, hip & back extension, GHD sit-up.
Describe how to scale the foundational GHD exercises for any level of
athlete
Scaling reps, providing assistance in the back extension, or shortening
range of motion in the GHDSU.
Articulate the benefits of the GHD foundational exercises
Heightened awareness and developed capacity in midline stabilization
(static contractions).
Articulate the goal of CrossFit programming
Broad-based fitness that provies maximal competency in all adaptive
capacities.
, Define and give examples of the three major movement modalities
Gymnastics - Pull-up, Metabolic Conditioning -
Running, Weightlifting - Clean & Jerk.
Define and give examples of common workout formats (i.e., scheme and
priority)
Single Element: Element priority, example CrossFit Total. 2 Element: Task
Priority, or for time, example Fran. 3 Element: Time Priority, or for
rounds/reps - Cindy.
Identify primary points of performance for the foundational GHD
exercises
Hip extension, back extension, hip-and-back extension (snake), and GHD
sit-up.
Identify what musculature and how it is used for the foundational GHD
exercises
Abdominals & hip flexors (front side of torso) and hip extensors and
erectors (back side of torso).
Identify how to measure an increase in power in workouts
For two known instances of a workout (i.e. Fran), an increase in power can
be identified by either a reduction in the time required to accomplish the
task or an increase in the ft.-lb. over time.
Define the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum
All measurable health markers fall at some point on a continuum that
moves from sickness to wellness to fitness.
