Responsible Training

Question 1

Being an expert Coach is about

Answer 1

Improving fitness and safeguarding the health of one’s clients.

Question 2

Keeping clients safe includes:

Answer 2

Knowing the movement points of performance and being able to identify and correct violations, As well as multiple logistical factors, such as programming, specific needs for special populations, equipment layout, and accurate representation of one’s credentials.

Question 3

Medical condition that might arise from breakdown of muscle tissue and release of the muscle cells’ content into the bloodstream.

Answer 3

Rhabdomyolysis

Question 4

Rhabdomyolysis can cause damage to the ________ and can lead to

Answer 4

Kidneys

Renal failure or death in rare cases.

Question 5

Rhabdomyolysis is diagnosed with a patient with an appropriate history has an elevated level of

Answer 5

Creatine kinase, also known as CK or CPK. CPK is easier to measure in the blood then myoglobin and is generally used as a marker for rhabdomyolysis even though it is the myoglobin that does the damage.

Question 6

Treatment of rhabdomyolysis consists of

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Generous amounts of intravenous fluids to dilate and flush the myoglobin through the kidneys.

Question 7

Where is a CrossFit trainer can protect athletes from rhabdomyolysis:

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• Follow the charter of mechanics, consistency, intensity.
• No the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdomyolysis incidents (those that prolong the eccentric contraction), and be mindful of the total volume that is programmed with these exercises.
• Scale workouts for clients appropriately
• Avoid progressive scaling
• Educate client on the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis and when it is appropriate to seek medical attention.

Question 8

Slow and gradual increases in intensity and volume allow the body to

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Acclimate to high intensity and higher volume exercise.

Mechanics-consistency-intensity charter

Question 9

Two movements which are more likely to prolong the eccentric phase (negatives) are:

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Jumping pull ups and GHD sit ups.

Question 10

Avoid progressive scaling by allowing athletes to

Answer 10

Stop and take rest as needed to complete the work out

Question 11

Things that increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis

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Alcohol and drug use, certain medications, including statins (cholesterol-lowering agents)

Question 12

Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis

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Severe generalized muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping, and in severe cases, dark red or cola colored urine, which is from the muscle’s myoglobin.

Question 13

Athletes at highest risk for rhabdomyolysis seem to be those

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With a reasonable baseline level of fitness obtained through some non-CrossFit training, those who are returning to CrossFit after a layoff, or even experienced CrossFit athletes who reach volume or intensity significantly outside their established norm.

Question 14

Trainers must repair, replace, and discontinue use of

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Faulty equipment immediately.

Question 15

Drink when

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you are thirsty, do not when you’re not.

Question 16

Thinking beyond thirst presents a serious risk of

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Exercise associated hyponatremia (EAH) a potentially deadly dilution of the body’s serum sodium concentration.

Question 17

Fluid that can contribute to EAH includes

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Electrolyte enhanced sports drinks. Because of flavoring and sugar content, these drinks might present greater risk for overconsumption of fluid than water alone, increasing the risk of potentially deadly EAH in athletes.

Question 18

Any potential athlete with a medical condition needs to be

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Cleared by a physician for exercise before a trainer recommends a fitness regimen.

Question 19

Passing the exam at the Level 1 Certificate Course earns an individual the designation of

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CrossFit level one trainer, which can be abbreviated “CF-L1 Trainer”

Question 20

It is important for CrossFit trainers to:

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• Use the correct terminology for the credential

* Act in accordance with the Level 1 Trainer Certificate License Agreement

Question 21

A Level 1 Certificate is valid for a period of

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5 years

Question 22

Those who passed the exam should not use the term

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Certified

Question 23

Certificate vs certification

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A Certificate is a course with learning objectives and a test.

A certification is only a test with no educational component.

Question 24

The credential that may be used next to one’s name similar to other educational credentials on a resume, business card or website with a biography.

Answer 24

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Question 25

The CrossFit Level 1 Trainer credential does not allow the use of the name CrossFit to

Answer 25

Market services (e.g. personal CrossFit training, CrossFit classes)

Question 26

To market services, a Trainer must first apply to

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Run a CrossFit affiliate.

Question 27

And individual is not permitted to advertise, market, promote or solicit, in business or service, without

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Licensing the CrossFit name.

Question 28

Licensing the CrossFit name is called

Answer 28

Affiliation

Question 29

With a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate you can

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Train yourself, teach your friends for free, and introduce the methodology to others, but you cannot use the CrossFit brand name or CrossFit copyrighted material to market your services.