CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 EXAM

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CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH

CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

What is the main goal of Crossfit? - correct answer- To increase an individual's competency and abilities at all physical tasks

What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their definitions? - correct answer- - Cardiovascular

endurance: Ability of a body system to gather, deliver, and

utilize oxygen

- Stamina: Ability of body processes to process, deliver, store,

and utilize energy systems

- Strength: Ability of a muscle joint, or multiple muscular units,

to apply force

- Flexibility: Ability to maximize ROM at a given joint

- Power: Ability of a muscle unit, or multiple muscular units, to

apply force over time

- Speed: The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated

movement

- Coordination: Ability to combine several movement patterns

into a distinct movement

- Agility: ability to minimze transition time from one movement

pattern to another

- Balance: Ability to place center of gravity in relation to base of

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- Accuracy: Ability to control movement in a given direction at a

given intensity

How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches? - correct answer- Crossfit utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to increase overall athletic performance. More holistic than specialized isolated exercise

What are the main exercises and training practices at Crossfit?

• correct answer- Metabolic conditioning, gymnastic

movements, olympic lifts, some isometric movements, and sports activities

What does "Core Strength and Conditioning Program" Mean? -

correct answer- 2 senses of the word Core:

• The workouts and exercises of crossfit are the core

backbone of any athletic endeavor

• It's literally exercising for your core (abs) and the functional

axis of the body

In Crossfit's view, why is there so much disease? - correct answer- They believe that fitness and health are about the

same thing. There are 3 types of ways your health can be: Sick,

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your amount of health will be above normal and your chance of sickness and disease will be low

What is the optimal training frequency and duration in Crossfit?

• correct answer- Anywhere from 45 minutes- 1 hour 5-6 days a

week. Additional time isn't necessary if your training is high- intensity. More training and practice per day could be spent on specific skills for sports

Is aerobic vs anaerobic exercise more important? - correct answer- Both are important. The main distinction is in the client's goals

What is adaption's role in Crossfit? - correct answer- Crossfit is constantly varying the workouts to include the 10 fitness domains, meaning the athlete is constantly adapting

What affect does Crossfit have on neuroendocrine response? - correct answer- Crossfit produces an enormous response in testosterone and growth factor hormones, simply by utilizing compound movements with large weights at high intensity. The importance of this for athletes and those looking to get in shape is incredible.

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