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CROSSFIT LEVEL 3 (CF-L3) ADVANCED CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION –
QUESTIONS With Answers and Rationales
SECTION 1: CROSSFIT METHODOLOGY AND FOUNDATIONS
(Questions)
1. The CrossFit definition of fitness is:
A) The ability to run long distances
B) Increased work capacity across broad time and modal
domains
C) Maximum strength only
D) Bodybuilding and aesthetics
Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit defines fitness as increased work capacity
across broad time and modal domains.
2. The three metabolic pathways emphasized in CrossFit are:
A) Aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility
B) Phosphagen, glycolytic, and oxidative
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C) Strength, power, and endurance only
D) Speed, agility, and balance only
Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit trains the phosphagen, glycolytic, and
oxidative pathways.
3. The "10 General Physical Skills" include all EXCEPT:
A) Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance
B) Stamina
C) Strength
D) Height
Answer: D
Rationale: Height is not a general physical skill; the 10 skills
include endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed,
coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.
4. "Work capacity" in CrossFit is measured as:
A) Only weight lifted
B) Power output (force × distance ÷ time)
C) Only reps completed
D) Only time to finish
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Answer: B
Rationale: Work capacity = power output.
5. "Constantly varied" in CrossFit means:
A) Only changing exercises randomly with no purpose
B) Varying workouts to prevent adaptation and improve overall
fitness
C) Never repeating workouts
D) Only changing weights
Answer: B
Rationale: Variation prevents plateaus and broadens fitness.
6. "Functional movements" in CrossFit are:
A) Only isolation exercises
B) Natural, multi-joint movements that mimic real-life activities
C) Only machine-based movements
D) Only bodyweight exercises
Answer: B
Rationale: Functional movements are multi-joint and natural.
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7. "High intensity" in CrossFit is:
A) Only heavy weights
B) Performing work at a high rate relative to the individual's
capacity
C) Only fast running
D) Only maximum reps
Answer: B
Rationale: Intensity = power (work/time), relative to capacity.
8. The "CrossFit prescription" is:
A) Only heavy lifting
B) Constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements
C) Only cardio
D) Only gymnastics
Answer: B
Rationale: The prescription = constantly varied, high-intensity,
functional movement.
9. "Mechanics, consistency, intensity" refers to the order of:
A) Ignoring mechanics for intensity
B) Prioritizing proper movement mechanics, then consistency,
CROSSFIT LEVEL 3 (CF-L3) ADVANCED CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION –
QUESTIONS With Answers and Rationales
SECTION 1: CROSSFIT METHODOLOGY AND FOUNDATIONS
(Questions)
1. The CrossFit definition of fitness is:
A) The ability to run long distances
B) Increased work capacity across broad time and modal
domains
C) Maximum strength only
D) Bodybuilding and aesthetics
Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit defines fitness as increased work capacity
across broad time and modal domains.
2. The three metabolic pathways emphasized in CrossFit are:
A) Aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility
B) Phosphagen, glycolytic, and oxidative
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C) Strength, power, and endurance only
D) Speed, agility, and balance only
Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit trains the phosphagen, glycolytic, and
oxidative pathways.
3. The "10 General Physical Skills" include all EXCEPT:
A) Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance
B) Stamina
C) Strength
D) Height
Answer: D
Rationale: Height is not a general physical skill; the 10 skills
include endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed,
coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.
4. "Work capacity" in CrossFit is measured as:
A) Only weight lifted
B) Power output (force × distance ÷ time)
C) Only reps completed
D) Only time to finish
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Answer: B
Rationale: Work capacity = power output.
5. "Constantly varied" in CrossFit means:
A) Only changing exercises randomly with no purpose
B) Varying workouts to prevent adaptation and improve overall
fitness
C) Never repeating workouts
D) Only changing weights
Answer: B
Rationale: Variation prevents plateaus and broadens fitness.
6. "Functional movements" in CrossFit are:
A) Only isolation exercises
B) Natural, multi-joint movements that mimic real-life activities
C) Only machine-based movements
D) Only bodyweight exercises
Answer: B
Rationale: Functional movements are multi-joint and natural.
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7. "High intensity" in CrossFit is:
A) Only heavy weights
B) Performing work at a high rate relative to the individual's
capacity
C) Only fast running
D) Only maximum reps
Answer: B
Rationale: Intensity = power (work/time), relative to capacity.
8. The "CrossFit prescription" is:
A) Only heavy lifting
B) Constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements
C) Only cardio
D) Only gymnastics
Answer: B
Rationale: The prescription = constantly varied, high-intensity,
functional movement.
9. "Mechanics, consistency, intensity" refers to the order of:
A) Ignoring mechanics for intensity
B) Prioritizing proper movement mechanics, then consistency,
