Crossfit Level 1 Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)
Question : Define CrossFit
Correct answer: constantly varied functional movement
executed at high intensity.
Question : Characteristics of Functional Movements:
Correct answer: 1. Natural
2. UMRP: Universal motor recruitment pattern. (found
everywhere)
3. Essential: for quality of life, living independently, to do
everyday things.
- Safe
- Compound yet irreducible (mutiple joints)
- Core to extremity.
Question : Define and Calculate Work:
Correct answer: The ability to perform real physical work as
measured by; force x distance
Question : Define and Calculate Power:
Correct answer: The time rate of doing work; intensity; force
x distance./time Functional Movements; large loads-- force long distances-- distance(or reps) quickly--time
Question : Intensity
Correct answer: Power; is the independent variable most
commonly associated with maximizing the rate or return . The greater/higher the intensity the better the results.
Question : Most important characteristic of functional
movements
Correct answer: Their capacity to move large loads over a
long distances, quickly.
Question : Crossfit Methodology
Correct answer: Safety, efficacy and efficiency most
important facets to elevate fitness can be supported by measurable, observable and repeatable data. "Evidence based"
Question : Constantly Varied:
Correct answer: Exsposure to a program that is broad general
and inclusive.
Factors to vary:
loads
distance
time
- equipment.
Being prepared for the unknown and unknowable.
Question : What is GPP and it's definition:
Correct answer: General Physical Preparedness: Being prepared to run and weightlift better than someone who only runs or only weightlift.
Ex: broad, general and inclusive and variance creates this
general condition which prepares you for the unknown.
Question : Failing at the margins of your experience relating
to variance in CF
Correct answer: Constant variance prepares you at your
margins of experience to prevent failure at margins of experience
Question : Specialization vs CrossFit
Correct answer: Specialization in one sport and being great in
one activity only vs Crossfit that will make you good in all activities.
Question : Crossfit definition of fitness and health and their
relationship