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CrossFit L3/CCFT Full Practice Exam
questions with solutions &
rationales
Section 1: CrossFit Methodology & Fitness Domains
(Questions 1–8)
1. What is the official CrossFit definition of fitness?
A. The ability to perform maximal strength efforts in a single modality
B. Work capacity across broad time and modal domains
C. The absence of disease and presence of cardiovascular endurance
D. Mastery of the nine foundational movements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit defines fitness as work capacity across broad time and modal
domains . This definition is measurable, observable, and repeatable. (A) describes
only maximal strength, which is a single domain. (C) describes a medical
definition, not CrossFit's operational definition. (D) describes a prerequisite skill
set, not fitness itself.
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2. Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of functional
movement?
A. Natural, universal motor recruitment patterns
B. Compound, multi-joint movements
C. Isolation of a single muscle group for hypertrophy
D. Core-to-extremity contraction sequence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional movements are compound, multi-joint movements that
follow natural patterns and recruit from core to extremity. Isolation movements
(C) are the opposite of functional movement—they target a single muscle group
and do not replicate natural human movement patterns. (A), (B), and (D) are all
defining characteristics of functional movement.
3. Which energy system dominates activities lasting less than 10 seconds at
maximal intensity?
A. Oxidative
B. Glycolytic
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C. Phosphagen (ATP-PCr)
D. Aerobic
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The phosphagen system provides immediate energy for short, maximal
efforts lasting approximately 10 seconds or less . The glycolytic system (B)
dominates efforts lasting 30 seconds to 2–3 minutes. The oxidative/aerobic
system (A and D are the same system) dominates longer-duration activities.
4. What are the 10 General Physical Skills recognized by CrossFit?
A. Strength, endurance, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy, stamina
B. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power,
speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy
C. Speed, power, strength, endurance, flexibility, mobility, stability, balance,
coordination, accuracy
D. Agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, strength, endurance, flexibility,
accuracy, stamina
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: The 10 General Physical Skills are cardiovascular/respiratory
endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility,
balance, and accuracy . These skills form one of the four supporting models
CrossFit uses to define fitness. (A), (C), and (D) contain incorrect terms such as
"endurance" as a standalone skill or omit required skills.
5. Which of the 10 General Physical Skills are classified as "organic" and improve
through training?
A. Agility, balance, accuracy, coordination
B. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility
C. Power, speed, coordination, agility
D. Balance, accuracy, flexibility, power
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility
are organic—they improve through training . Agility, balance, accuracy, and
coordination are neurological and improve through practice. (A) lists only
neurological skills. (C) and (D) mix organic and neurological skills incorrectly.
6. What is the CrossFit definition of power?
CrossFit L3/CCFT Full Practice Exam
questions with solutions &
rationales
Section 1: CrossFit Methodology & Fitness Domains
(Questions 1–8)
1. What is the official CrossFit definition of fitness?
A. The ability to perform maximal strength efforts in a single modality
B. Work capacity across broad time and modal domains
C. The absence of disease and presence of cardiovascular endurance
D. Mastery of the nine foundational movements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CrossFit defines fitness as work capacity across broad time and modal
domains . This definition is measurable, observable, and repeatable. (A) describes
only maximal strength, which is a single domain. (C) describes a medical
definition, not CrossFit's operational definition. (D) describes a prerequisite skill
set, not fitness itself.
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2. Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of functional
movement?
A. Natural, universal motor recruitment patterns
B. Compound, multi-joint movements
C. Isolation of a single muscle group for hypertrophy
D. Core-to-extremity contraction sequence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional movements are compound, multi-joint movements that
follow natural patterns and recruit from core to extremity. Isolation movements
(C) are the opposite of functional movement—they target a single muscle group
and do not replicate natural human movement patterns. (A), (B), and (D) are all
defining characteristics of functional movement.
3. Which energy system dominates activities lasting less than 10 seconds at
maximal intensity?
A. Oxidative
B. Glycolytic
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C. Phosphagen (ATP-PCr)
D. Aerobic
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The phosphagen system provides immediate energy for short, maximal
efforts lasting approximately 10 seconds or less . The glycolytic system (B)
dominates efforts lasting 30 seconds to 2–3 minutes. The oxidative/aerobic
system (A and D are the same system) dominates longer-duration activities.
4. What are the 10 General Physical Skills recognized by CrossFit?
A. Strength, endurance, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance,
accuracy, stamina
B. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power,
speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy
C. Speed, power, strength, endurance, flexibility, mobility, stability, balance,
coordination, accuracy
D. Agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, strength, endurance, flexibility,
accuracy, stamina
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: The 10 General Physical Skills are cardiovascular/respiratory
endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility,
balance, and accuracy . These skills form one of the four supporting models
CrossFit uses to define fitness. (A), (C), and (D) contain incorrect terms such as
"endurance" as a standalone skill or omit required skills.
5. Which of the 10 General Physical Skills are classified as "organic" and improve
through training?
A. Agility, balance, accuracy, coordination
B. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility
C. Power, speed, coordination, agility
D. Balance, accuracy, flexibility, power
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility
are organic—they improve through training . Agility, balance, accuracy, and
coordination are neurological and improve through practice. (A) lists only
neurological skills. (C) and (D) mix organic and neurological skills incorrectly.
6. What is the CrossFit definition of power?
