Crossfit Level 1 - Running a Crossfit Class (Methodology)

Question 1

What is the goal of a warm up?

Answer 1

1) increase body’s core temperature
2) prepare the athletes to handle intensity of the workout
3) allow the coach to correct movement mechanics needed in the workout
4) allow the coach to assess capacity for scaling modifications
5) offer skill development and refinement (potentially including elements not in the workout, time permitting?)

Question 2

What should the cool down include?

Answer 2

1) allow the heart and respiratory rate to slow and the athlete regain mental acuity
2) allow the athlete to record workout performance to tract progress
3) prepare the gym for the following class
4) take advantage of remaining time for recovery practicies, additional skill refinement, and /or education

Question 3

What should be included in workout description?

Answer 3

1) include range of motion standards
2) include scaling options that are appropriate for all athletes in aclass
3) allow athletes to reach their relative level of intesity
4) challenge the athletes current level of fitness
5) include correction of movement mechanics under high intensity

Question 4

What is the greatest challenge of the workout Fran?

Answer 4

Managing an extremely high heart rate

Question 5

Athletes should complete FRAN in less than how many minute?

Answer 5

10 minutes