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Crossfit level 1 certificationDefinition of Crossfit - correct answer constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement (also known as Crossfits prescription) What is functional movement - correct answer load, distance, and speed for production of high power Define intensity - correct answer power (intensity is the independent variable) Crossfit methodology: - correct answer safety, efficacy, and efficiency (the 3 most important and interdependent facets to evaluate any fitness...

Crossfit Level 1 exam reviewDefine CrossFit - correct answer A core strengthing program made up of constantly varied high intensity functional movements Articulate Characteristics of functional movements: Natural - correct answer They are natural, effective, & efficient locomotor of body & external objects; most important they move large loads over long distances quickly; Articulate Characteristics of functional movements: Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns - correct answer universal mot...

CrossFit Level 1 ExamWhat 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 uni...

Crossfit Level 1 HandbookWhat is crossfit - correct answer Constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity Constantly varied - correct answer General physical preparedness (GPP) What is General Physical Preparedness - correct answer Term used to describe the generalised base qualities of an athlete What's the aim of GPP - correct answer To establish a board foundational fitness level that can then be converted and applied throughout a wide range of tasks hoping to con...

CrossFit Level 1 movementsAir Squat points of performance - correct answer Back flat butt back • Weight in heels • drop below knees • Knees track over feet Air Squat - correct answer Stance - shoulder width, toes - straight ahead or out slightly Stand up tall - maintain a neutral spine Movement is initiated at the hip Weight centered in foot Knees should track outward Hip joint should be below knee joint Air Squat violations - correct answer lazy lumbar curve, butt wink, wei...

CrossFit Level 1 Participant Handbook Learning Objectives Define Crossfit - correct answer A core strengthening program made up of constantly varied high intensity functional movements Articulate the 7 characteristics of Functional Movements - correct answer Natural Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns Essential Safe Compound yet Irreducible Core to Extremity High Power Producing Functional Movement Characteristic: Natural - correct answer involve multiple joint movements Functio...

CrossFit level 1 revision notesWhat is CrossFit Constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity Constantly varied General physical preparedness (GPP) What is General Physical Preparedness Term used to describe the generalized base qualities of an athlete What's the aim of GPP To establish a board foundational fitness level that can then be converted and applied throughout a wide range of tasks hoping to consistently make gains in the 10 general physical skil...

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer TestDefine CrossFit constantly varied functional movement executed at high intensity. Characteristics of Functional Movements: 1. Natural 2. UMRP: Universal motor recruitment pattern. (found everywhere) 3. Essential: for quality of life, living independently, to do everyday things. 4. Safe 5. Compound yet irreducible (multiple joints) 6. Core to extremity. Define and Calculate Work: The ability to perform real physical work as measured by; force x dis...

CrossFit Level 1What are the 3 most important and interdependent facets to evaluate any fitness program? - correct answer Safety, efficacy, efficiency What is CrossFit's methodology? - correct answer Evidence based fitness. CF is empirically driven, clinically tested, and community developed. What does CF deem the most important metric of fitness - correct answer Increased work capacity What are the 10 fitness domains CF wants to optimize? - correct answer Cardiovascular/respiratory en...

CrossFit Level 1CrossFit - correct answer Constantly Varied (CV), High Intensity (HI) & Functional Movement (FM) Functional Movement: Nautral - correct answer Natural - part of our DNA - a product of evolution. Natural movements such as squats or presses. We mimic natural movements in daily life. These are sequence of movements that blend into other movements. Core Fv - correct answer (High Force/Low velocity) (Fv/fv/fV) FM - correct answer - Has the ability to move Large Loads (force) ...