CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course

Participant Handbook
Version 7.6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 OVERVIEW

2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3 REGISTRATION PROCESS

4 TAKING THE TEST

5 RESULTS PROCESS

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6 PARTICIPANT PRIVACY AND STATUS VERIFICATION

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7 PREPARING FOR THE TEST

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8 FORMS

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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 ABOUT CROSSFIT
CrossFit is an open source, international business dedicated to the improvement of human health and athletic performance.
CrossFits foundation is a precise definition of fitness that can be measured, observed, and repeated. CrossFit is a real world,
functional fitness program that has a unique capacity to humble the worlds best athletes while at the same time remaining
universally scalable to facilitate development at all ability levels. Through extensive practical application, study, and observation,
CrossFit determined long ago that the needs of various populations differed in degree, not in kind. When exposed to CrossFits
prescription for training elite athleticism (constantly varied, high-intensity functional exercise), athletes of all ages and ability levels
reap the benefits of improved work capacity across broad time and modal domains. This measurable and repeatable improvement
in health and performance led to the adoption of CrossFit as the principal strength and conditioning program for many law
enforcement and military units worldwide. CrossFits open source nature and commitment to measurable results ensures the
constant evolution of the program as better methods are discovered and validated.
CrossFit has several operating divisions. The Media Department is responsible for maintaining CrossFit.com and its associated
websites, which offer extensive instruction and education on human movement, along with specific techniques, strategies, and
workouts for both athletes and trainers. The CrossFit Journal is also updated daily by the Media Department and is the worlds
leading resource for original written material and video instruction on athletic development. The CrossFit Certification and Training
Department is the worlds leading provider of performance-based training seminars and certifications. The CrossFit Games
Department formalized the Sport of Fitness and crowns its champions the Worlds Fittest Man and Woman. The CrossFit Affiliate
Department licenses the CrossFit trademark to qualified trainers for commercial purposes. Each of these divisions contributes
directly to building and supporting a community of genuine fitness practitioners.
1.2 MISSION
The mission of the CrossFit Certification and Training Department is to establish and support an international community of
authentic fitness practitioners through open-source publication, education, and accredited certification and certificate programs.
1.3 LEVEL 1 TRAINER CERTIFICATE SCOPE
The CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1) Trainer Certificate Course is a two-day introductory course on methodology, concepts, and movements.
The course includes classroom instruction on: CrossFits concepts and methodology, CrossFits foundational movements,
programming to optimize training results, and nutrition strategies to support fitness.
Practicals include small group training sessions where students are instructed in CrossFits foundational movements under low
intensity with a focus on improving technique. Students have their movement observed and corrected, and engage in dialogue
concerning effective correction strategies for coaching others.
Large, group CrossFit workouts are conducted as an example of how to: conduct a CrossFit class, hold a standard of proper
technique under high intensity, and scale for any ability level.
1.4 PURPOSE
The purpose of the course is to provide students with an introductory level education on the fundamental principles and
movements that make up the CrossFit program.
The CF-L1 course is structured to meet a two-fold goal:
1.

Provide attendees the understanding to better use CrossFit methods for themselves; and

2.

Provide attendees an initial and foundational education for them to begin training others using CrossFit.

For trainers-to-be the purpose of the Course is not to provide an exhaustive CrossFit education, but rather to provide an initial
credential and foundation through which to gain expertise safely and effectively with practice and experience. The CrossFit Level 1
Certificate is one of the requirements for becoming a CrossFit affiliate. However, earning the L1 Certificate should not be considered
the end of an education to be a trainer, but rather the beginning.
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1.5 LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course and successfully passing the Level 1 Certificate test, participants will be better able to:

Define the core concepts of the CrossFit program.

Identify the primary points of performance of the foundational movements.

Perform the foundational movements safely and identify when they have a violation of sound movement.

Identify correct movement when training others.

Identify violations of sound movement and apply appropriate correction toward improved movement.

Apply the CrossFit program safely and effectively, while gaining experience necessary to develop competency in
training others using CrossFit methods.

1.6 ACCREDITATION
In 2010, the Level 1 Certificate Course became an accredited certificate program under the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI). Accreditation means that ANSI ensures the course meets its stated goals, and CrossFit is subject to annual program audits for
this purpose. CrossFit chose ANSI because of its reputation as a leader and rigor in accrediting programs.
1.7 LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE TEST
The CrossFit Certification and Training Department and Advisory Panel are responsible for test development and policies governing
eligibility and administration of the test. They are also responsible for contracting with a professional testing agency that administers
and provides psychometric expertise.
Professional Testing is the professional testing agency contracted by CrossFit to assist in the development, administration, scoring,
and analysis of the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate test based on the specifications developed by the Certification and Training
Department. Each test form was beta tested multiple times to ensure statistical validity and the appropriate level of difficulty of all
questions that appear on the CrossFit Level 1 test.
The cut-point (i.e., passing score) for the test of 33/50 (or 66%) was determined through a passing score study led by Professional
Testing and approved by CrossFits Level 1 Advisory Panel. The cut-point is determined relative to the minimum knowledge that
new CrossFit trainers should be able to demonstrate.
CrossFit administers and grades paper tests for its Level 1 Certificate Course. Scoring is done via a portable scanning and web-based
scoring interface system off-site. Participants receive their test results via email 5-7 days after the completion of the test. Trainer
certificates are individually mailed and can take up to 4 weeks to arrive for those living in the United States and 6-8 weeks for those
living outside the United States. Certificates of Attendance (those who do not meet the program requirements and/or opt-out of
the test) are sent electronically to the email used to register for the course in the same time frame.
The test contains 55 multiple-choice questions, including 5 unscored questions that do not count towards the participants score
(Section 1.7). Participants are given 60 minutes to complete the test. It is a closed book, no-notes test. Under no circumstances
does CrossFit release the exam questions. Per standard testing practice, the test will be refreshed with new questions periodically
without notice.
The test is based on the core concepts, methodology, and foundational movements of CrossFit, and measures the participants
understanding of these areas. All of the material used comes directly from the course and the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide. Upon
passing the test and completing all course requisites, the student will receive a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate.
Participants may opt out of taking the test. Participants who choose not to take the test will be awarded a Certificate of
Attendance. A Certificate of Attendance does not afford the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1 Trainer) designation and is not sufficient
for training others using CrossFit methods, nor is it sufficient for applying for affiliation with CrossFit. When participants opt out
of the test onsite, their original registration will grant them one free test attempt within one year from the date of the course. If
they do not pass the test within one year of original course attendance, they will have to retake the course (and pass the test) at a
rate of $500 to earn the Trainer Certificate. In the participant does not retake and pass the course within 5 years from initial course
attendance, the rate to attend is $1000 ($1200 if registered within 14 days of the course date).
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1.8 NON-SCORED TEST QUESTIONS

The CF-L1 test contains five unscored questions that are being pretested or evaluated for future use. These questions are
not scored and they do not affect an individuals pass/fail status. The unscored questions are scattered throughout the test so
participants will answer them with the same effort that they give to the actual scored questions.
To ensure the CF-L1 test reflects current information, new questions must be continuously introduced and evaluated. Pretesting is
an accepted practice that creates a statistically sound standardized test and allows participants to receive scores that are based only
on questions that had previously been pretested.
1.9 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
All CrossFit Level 1 Course Instructors have passed the Level 1 test, have a Level 2 Trainer Certificate and have worked at or owned
a CrossFit Affiliate for at least 1-year. Each has been screened and developed, and has demonstrated their competency through
rigorous peer review and CrossFit staff training. Positions on staff are competitive and this training, professional development and
evaluation are ongoing throughout each instructors time on staff. Many of our trainers have extensive personal qualifications and
backgrounds in strength and conditioning, college level sports and the professional health and fitness industry. Additionally, there
are doctors, lawyers, executives, teachers, military and law enforcement professionals, and many other arrays of experience and
talent among the CrossFit Instructor staff. For qualifications of a specific CF-L1 Instructor, please contact the instructor directly.
1.10 PROGRAM UPDATES
Any changes to the Level 1 Trainer Certificate Programs purpose, scope, requisites, and intended learning outcomes, as well as any
changes to the registration process and any and all other changes that may affect participants, will be kept up to date within this
Participant Handbook. The most current version will always be available here.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ELIGIBILITY
Participants are eligible for the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate if they are at least 17 years old and in good standing with
CrossFit, Inc.
If a Participant attends under the age of 17, they will not be permitted to take the test at that time. They will receive a Certificate of
Attendance that is valid for 5 years from the date of the course. To receive a Trainer Certificate, they must pass the test when they
are 17. Their original registration will grant them one free test attempt if it occurs within one year from the date of the course. If they
do not turn 17 within a year from the date or the course, or they are not able to pass the test in that timeframe, the Participant will
have to retake the course (and pass the test) at a rate of $500, to earn the Trainer Certificate. If the individual does not retake and
pass the course within 5 years from the initial course attendance, the rate to attend is $1000 ($1200 if registered within 14 days of the
course date).
2.2 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
CrossFit endorses the principles of equal opportunity. Eligibility criteria for test and qualification as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer are
applied equally to all participants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference or
orientation, or disability.

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2.3 PROGRAM REQUISITES

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate issuance is based upon the fulfillment of the following program requisites:

Attendance for the entire two-day course from approximately 9AM-5PM, both days, to include:

100% exposure to all lectures,

100% participation in all practical sessions,

100% participation in all workouts, and

passing the Level 1 test in person with a score of 33/50 (66%) or higher.

Only by fulfilling all of the above stated requisites will a participant be awarded a CF-L1 Trainer Certificate. Participation
is defined as actively participating in all group activities and movements, exercises, and workouts. Attendance is defined as
being there from start to finish each day of the course. If a participant misses or does not participate in any part of the course,
he or she will not be allowed to test until those eligibility requirements are met. The participant will have to attend those select
parts of the course at a late seminar date, and then take the test. There is not an additional charge to attend the missed parts at
a separate seminar.
Participation in all workouts is required to receive a Trainer Certificate. All workouts can and will be scaled appropriately
for individuals with special needs. Please see the Lead Instructor at the beginning of Day 1 in order to arrange for appropriate
accommodations.
Due to the introductory nature of the course, and not all attendees being interested in training others, participants may choose to
not take the test. In that case, or in the event that a participant fails the test, a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded. Certificates
of Attendance do not afford the CF-L1 Trainer designation and do not expire.
Participants are expected to be respectful of the learning environment, CrossFit staff, and each other. CrossFits lead instructors
reserve the right to dismiss any individual who is disrespectful to others and/or disruptive to the course in any way.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

3.1 REGISTRATION AND FEES

All participants are required to register for the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate program at CrossFit.com under the link for the specific
event. Participants under 18 need to bring a waiver completed and signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. The waiver can
be found in Section 8.3 of this handbook. Under-18 participants may not participate in the course without this document
at registration.
The link will take the participant to a third-party registration system called RegOnLine for registration and fee collection.
A $250 deposit (US Dollars) must be placed to secure a spot in the course. Payments can be made up to 4 weeks prior to the course.
The course must be paid in full 4 weeks prior to the course or you will forfeit your spot. In cases where a course is not sold out,
participants may register and make payments until the course date.
Checks are accepted in US funds ONLY.
If you are paying by check, then you have two mailing options:
By mail
CrossFit, Inc.
P.O. Box 29869
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9869
USA

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By courier
Wells Fargo Lockbox S4001-01A
Ref: CrossFit, Inc. Box 29869
1305 W. 23rd St.
Tempe, AZ 85282
USA
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The test is included in the course registration and fees. A complete list of CrossFit course fees can be found here.
If registering for a retest due to failing a previous test, email testing@crossfit.com to receive a code to be able to complete the
registration process described above. The fee for retests is $150 (US Dollars). Participants must allow for 30 days between test
attempts.
Every Level 1 Trainer must attend the two-day course and pass the test every 5 years. This is called revalidation. Revalidations
must go through the Level 1 Course again (select Revalidate Level 1 during course registration), as well as take and pass the test.
Fee for revalidating is $500 (US Dollars). If individuals do not revalidate their certificate before the expiration date, they must pay
$1000 (US Dollars) to re-obtain their Level 1 Trainer credential ($1200 if registered within 14 days of the course date). Individuals may
instead choose to obtain the Level 2 Trainer Certificate for their revalidation requirement, or obtain the Level 3 which nullifies the
revalidation requirement and instead has continuing education requirements. If individuals are not successful in obtaining higher
CrossFit credentials before their expiration date, they also must pay the $1000 (US Dollars) to re-sit the Level 1 ($1200 if registered
within 14 days of the course date).
On completing registration, CrossFit will send participants a confirmation email. Please pay close attention to this email because it
also contains the link to the most up to date Level 1 CrossFit Training Guide (study material for the test).
Print and bring your confirmation email for the course along with a government-issued photo ID and a # 2 pencil with an eraser.
3.2 IDENTITY AND TEST SECURITY
Individuals taking the CF-L1 Certificate test shall acknowledge that they understand the following through their registration:
Individuals verify that they have read and agree to all policies and procedures in this Participant Handbook. These include but are
not limited to:

security policies,

invalidation policy for falsification of identity,

course requisites,

test-site rules,

participant confidentiality,

certificate designation and use,

registration process,

special test accommodations policy (including language accommodations),

test handling policy,

test administration conditions, and

the appeals process and policy.

The examinations and the questions contained therein are the exclusive property of CrossFit and are protected by federal copyright
law. No part of the examination(s) may be copied, reproduced in part or whole by any means whatsoever, including memorization.

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3.3 LANGUAGE
The default language for the Level 1 Course is English. In some countries, a translator is provided. Lecture and small-group practicals
are translated in real time. Courses with a translator are specified in the Language section from the seminar registration link on
CrossFit.com. If there is no Language section, then there is no translator and the course will be in English only. Generally, translators
are used in Latin America, and some countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
If you want to bring a translator to a course, please contact testing@crossfit.com at least 2 weeks prior to the course date. In
addition, it is possible for to use a foreign-language dictionary or receive more time on the test due to language issues. However,
permission for any these accommodations need to occur ahead of time. No accommodations or permissions will be made onsite. Translators will be allowed to translate during the course only. No translators can be used during the test.
Upon registration for the course, or to re-test, the participant is prompted to select the language in which to take the test. For those
wishing to take the test in a language other than English, he or she must register at least two weeks prior to the course (or re-test).
Language accomodations will not be given on-site. Last minute requests cannot be guaranteed for approval. Currently, the written
test is offered in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, German, French, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese
(Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish (Latin American & European). The CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide (study material) is available in
Arabic, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (Latin American). The most up to date
versions of each language can always be found here, but English should be considered the most current and complete information
for the course. CrossFit is continually in the process of updating existing versions and adding new languages as possible.
If we do not have the test or study material translated into your primary language and you are not confident in your English
comprehension, we strongly urge you to consider attending at a later date when your primary language is available. If we do not
have your language available and you still decide to test and fail, the test results will be final and a $150 retest fee (US Dollars) will
apply for your next attempt.
3.4 RETESTING: PARTICIPANT FAILS
In the event that a participant fails to pass the CF-L1 test or opts not to take the test, he/she will have unlimited opportunities to
retake the test during test sessions as scheduled by CrossFit, Inc. within one year from the date of the initial attempt. Although
the opportunities to retest in that year are unlimited, each retest costs $150 (US Dollars) and must allow for 30 days between
attempts. After one year of unsuccessful attempts to pass the test, an individual must re-attend the Level 1 Certificate Course. Fee
for re-attendance is $500 (US Dollars), within 5 years of the original course attendance date, or $1000 (US Dollars) thereafter ($1200 if
registered within 14 days of the course date).
3.5 REVALIDATION: PARTICIPANT PASSES
In the event that a participant passes the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Test, the participants certificate is valid for 5 years from the
date of issue. After the 5 years, the course must be re-attended and the test passed. This is called revalidation. Fees for revalidating a
certificate are $500 (US Dollars) if it occurs before the certificate expiration, or $1000 (US Dollars) thereafter ($1200 if registered within
14 days of the course date). Individuals may instead choose to obtain the Level 2 Trainer Certificate for their revalidation requirement,
or obtain the Level 3 which nullifies the revalidation requirement and instead has continuing education requirements. If individuals
attempt to earn a higher CrossFit credential to negate the revalidation requirement, but are unsuccessful before their L1 expiration
date, they are also subject to the $1000 (US Dollars) resit fee ($1200 if registered within 14 days of the course date).
3.6 PARTICIPANT CANCELLATION, TEST OR FEE REFUND, OR FAILURE TO APPEAR
CrossFit does not accommodate requests for refunds or transfers for courses or tests. Under extreme circumstances cancellations by
the registered participant may be accepted and refunds or transfers accommodated.
Registrants who do not attend the course or sit for the test and do not request a refund forfeit all fees. If a registrant has missed the
course or test due to emergency or hardship they may contact seminars@crossfit.com. Approvals for refunds and transfers will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
3.7 COURSE CANCELLATION
In the case where CrossFit needs to cancel the course due to circumstances outside of our control, we will refund all course fees.
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CrossFit is not responsible for any lost travel costs.

3.8 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Special arrangements shall be provided to participants with a disability (as defined by Section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)) who submit, with their course registration, a written explanation of their needs along with appropriate medical
documentation. Forms to use when applying for accommodations are included in the Forms section of this Handbook (Section 8.2),
under ADA Accommodations Request (Section 4.3).
Requests for accommodations must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the course. Accommodations will not be
given on site. Last minute requests cannot be guaranteed for approval.

TAKING THE TEST

4.1 TEST ADMINISTRATION

CF-L1 tests are administered at all Level 1 Course locations throughout the world. For a list of Level 1 and Test Only locations and
availability, see Crossfit.com.
4.2 TEST CONDITIONS
Due to the nature of CrossFit facilities, testing conditions and accommodations may be more austere and/or quirky than typically
found at other testing facilities. Not all facilities will have classrooms; however CrossFit does require host facilities to have enough
tables or clipboards for all participants taking the test. Participants concerned with environmental conditions affecting their
results must communicate this to the course Lead Instructor prior to the start of the test. Our instructors will do all they can to
accommodate participant needs and find comfortable arrangements for the test. If needs or concerns are not communicated
before the test begins, the ability to appeal based on test conditions will be forfeited.
4.3 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Reasonable accommodations for testing shall be provided at no cost to participants with special medical/learning needs who
submit, with their registration, a written explanation of their needs to testing@crossfit.com, along with appropriate medical
documentation. CrossFit will not reimburse costs associated with obtaining this documentation. All forms and requests should
be scanned and submitted via email to testing@crossfit.com, or faxed to (202) 354-4889. Accommodation Request forms are
available in the Forms section of this Handbook (Section 8.2). CrossFit may submit information regarding the stated disability and
requested accommodation to its own expert advisers and reserves the right to provide only those reasonable accommodations as
required by law.
Requests for accommodations must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the course. Accommodations will not be given on
site. Last minute requests cannot be guaranteed for approval.
4.4 TEST ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Participants must be registered for a Level 1 Course using their legal name in order to sit for the test. No retest participants will be
accepted at the door unless they have registered online.
Once registered to take the course, participants will be sent an email confirmation and receipt. The confirmation will contain the
participants name, the course location, the date of the course and test, and the participants Registration ID. Participants must print
and bring this confirmation to the course and test.
Organization of participants, distribution of test materials, and testing instructions will begin promptly at the posted start time. The
total testing time is 60 minutes, not including time for instructions and materials collection.
For entry to the course, participants must present a government-issued photo ID (such as a valid drivers license) along with their
registration receipt. The name used for course registration must match the name on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., legal
name). Course attendance is a pre-requisite for on-site testing.
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Participants without a confirmation receipt, government-issued photo ID, or who miss part of the course will not be permitted to
take the test, and their fees will be forfeited (Section 2.3).
4.5 TEST HANDLING
CrossFit will take all available precautions to ensure the appropriate and secure handling of completed tests. In the rare and extreme
case in which the tests become lost or unreadable, participants will be required to undergo retesting but will not be charged a
retest fee. Participants will be responsible for their own travel-associated expenses if travel is required for such a retest.
4.6 TEST IRREGULARITIES
Any problems, suspected instances of cheating, alleged inappropriate test administration, environmental testing conditions severe
enough to cause disruption of the process, or other irregularities related to test administration should be addressed to the onsite instructors immediately. All such matters will be reported, investigated, and subject to further action based on policies and
procedures adopted by CrossFit.
4.7 TEST RULES
The following are the rules enforced at all test sites:

All participants must have their registration receipt and proper government-issued photo ID to be admitted.

Participants are admitted only to their assigned course and test.

Participants arriving more than five minutes late for the test will not be admitted and will forfeit their fees.

No guests are permitted at the course or test.

No unauthorized reference material, books, papers, or personal items (purses, phones, briefcases, coats, etc.) are
allowed in the test area.

No electronic devices are permitted during the test, including but not limited to cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones,
signaling devices such as pagers and alarms, PDAs, and other hand-held computers.

No copying, writing, photocopying, photographing, memorizing or otherwise recording or transmitting of testing

materials, including but not limited to test questions, answers, layout, or content, is allowed.

No assisting or soliciting assistance from other participants or those responsible for the administration of the test.

No test materials, documents, or memoranda of any sort are to be taken from the test site.

Participants may not communicate with other participants during the test. Proctors are authorized to maintain a secure and proper
test administration environment, including relocation or expulsion of participants or guests.
Participants may not leave the testing room during the test, barring an emergency situation. In these extreme cases, as deemed
by the Lead Instructor, participants may leave and will be escorted. Participants will not be allowed additional time to make up
for time lost.
4.8 VIOLATING TEST RULES
If a participant is caught violating testing rules, the participant will be dismissed from the test site and may be declared permanently
ineligible for future CrossFit courses and tests. Test proctors are authorized to take immediate and appropriate measures against
participants who are caught violating testing rules.
Receipt, possession, or transmission of CrossFit test materials, either before the test, on-site, or in the future, including test questions
in any form, is a breach of CrossFit policy and is strictly forbidden. CrossFit reserves the right to take whatever measures it deems
necessary to protect the integrity of its tests. This could include, but would not necessarily be limited to, exclusion from a current
course and test and future courses and tests, and suit for recovery of damages.

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RESULTS PROCESS

5.1 SCORE REPORTING

The CrossFit Certification and Training Department is solely responsible for the decision of issuing certificates.
Test results will be delivered to participants via email within 5-7 days from the test date. Individuals will receive a result of pass
or fail. No numerical score will be issued. Trainer certificates will be individually mailed and can take up to 4 weeks to arrive for
those living in the United States and 6-8 weeks to for those living outside the United States. Certificates of Attendance (those
who do not meet the program requirements and/or opt-out of the test) are sent electronically to the email used to register for
the course in the same time frame.
CrossFit will do its best to get a Trainer Certificate to the participant via regular post. In cases where attempts via regular post are not
successful, the individual may elect to have the certificate shipped via FedEx or DHL. The individual will be responsible for these
carrier costs. Individuals may also elect to pay for FedEx or DHL before any attempts via regular post. Email certificates@crossfit.
com for more information.
If an individual wants an additional copy of their Certificate, or needs a replacement, requests can be made to
certificates@crossfit.com. There is a $25 fee (US Dollars) for each additional certificate.
5.2 PASSING
Participants who pass the Level 1 Certificate test will be awarded a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate, a sample of which is
displayed below:

DESIGNATION AND MEANING:

The issuance of a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate confirms the participant has met all program requisites including
passing the test.
Attainment of the certificate means individuals have demonstrated a basic understanding of the CrossFit fundamentals, both
concepts and movements, presented in the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Course. This can be a starting point to begin training others and
continue successful development as a CrossFit Trainer. It affords the designation of CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1 Trainer), meets
CrossFits requirement for training others using CrossFit methods, and provides the opportunity to apply for affiliation with CrossFit.
Certificates of Attendance do not grant any of these privileges.
All certificates are non-transferrable.
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5.3 AUTHORIZED USE OF THE LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE

A participant who has been awarded the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate may list the qualification on stationery, websites,
business cards, and other materials as follows:
Your name, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1 Trainer)
The CF-L1 designation does not allow for the use of CrossFit name, slogans, art work, photos, or content from the CrossFit Journal or
website in any other business or promotional manner.
Only affiliation grants the legal right to use the CrossFit name for business or promotional purposes.
Certificate holders may state they are CrossFit Level 1 Trainers/CF-L1 Trainer but shall not state or imply that they are certified,
registered, or licensed, nor shall they use any other titles or designations to signify the attainment of the certificate other than those
identified in this Handbook.
5.4 CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION
CrossFits information and methods continually evolve and improve with time. To ensure that individuals using CrossFits training
methods are current in their understanding of CrossFits methodology and movement information, CrossFits Level 1 Certificate
expires after five years from the date of issue. At the end of that period, a trainer must retake the Level 1 Certificate Course and
pass the test in order to re-attain his or her qualification and use the CF-L1 Trainer designation (revalidation). Individuals may
instead choose to obtain the Level 2 Trainer Certificate for their revalidation requirement, or obtain the Level 3 which nullifies the
revalidation requirement and instead has continuing education requirements.
5.5 INVALIDATION OF A CERTIFICATE
A certificate issued can be invalidated only under the condition that the certificate holder is found not to have fulfilled the
programs requirements, including but not limited to attempting to attain the certificate through an unfair advantage or falsification
or forgery of personal information.
If such information is found to suggest a participant was granted a certificate under false identity, it will be investigated and
documented by the Appeals Board.

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5.6 FAILING
Participants who chose not to take or did not successfully complete the test will receive a Certificate of Attendance. A Certificate of
Attendance simply documents attendance at a Level 1 Trainer Course, does not allow use of the CF-L1 Trainer designation, and does
not expire.
Participants who do not pass the test will be notified via a diagnostic email within 5-7 days from the test date. The diagnostic
email will contain a graphic outline of performance in each of the main subject areas of the test. A sample diagnostic report is
displayed below:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Course Certificate
Test Results
Administered on: 02/23/2013
Test Form A1
Name: Joe Smith (joesmith@email.com)
Registration ID: 35016652
Result: Fail
A numerical score is not released and we are unable to provide a list of questions missed.
Subject Area Analysis:
Subject Area

Your Score

What is CrossFit?

63%

What is Fitness?

60%

The Moves

85%

Technique

67%

Nutrition

83%

Programming & Legal

80%

Each of the subject areas is weighted differently, as indicated in the test blueprint in Section 7.3 of this Handbook. This means
participants will not be able to average scores on the subject areas in an attempt to determine a specific score. Subject
area analysis is provided solely for the purposes of preparing for the next test.
Due to issues of test item security, CrossFit, its instructors and other representatives will not provide information on the exact
questions that were answered incorrectly. If you are struggling to pass the test, consider attending the course again or studying and
working with someone who has passed the test.
5.7 REQUESTS FOR HAND SCORING
Should a participant feel there was an error made in scoring his/her test, a hand score of the answer sheet can be requested.
Requests must be made in writing within 30 days from the date the test was taken. Requests should be sent to CrossFit via email to
testing@crossfit.com. The fee for hand scoring is $25 (US Dollars).
On receipt of a written request and payment of the $25 fee (US Dollars), the participants answer sheet will be inspected and hand
scored by CrossFit. This process ensures that no stray pencil marks, multiple responses, or other conditions interfered with computer
scoring. The results of the hand score will be final.
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5.8 APPEALS POLICY

An appeal is a formal request to CrossFit for special consideration for accommodation after the test has been scored. It is not an
avenue to petition for a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate using other credentials or personal achievements: it is
a case based on percevied technical flaws of the test, test process or supporting material. The student must provide
a sound and logical rationale regarding the need for special consideration and must use the specified format (below) to be
considered an appeal and begin the process.
SUBMISSION OF AN APPEAL
An appeal must be lodged no later than 30 days after notification by CrossFit of the test results. Letters of appeals shall be
submitted via email to testing@crossfit.com or faxed to (202) 354-4889 within 30 days of the test with the word Appeal in the
subject line of the email.
The Appeals Application is included in the Forms section of this Handbook (Section 8.1). Appeals will not be accepted in any other
format. Appeals shall include:

Name of appellant

Email address of appellant

Telephone contact number(s) of appellant

Test taken

Test location

Test date

Reason for appeal. Include as much information possible and a reasonable rationale for the appeal.

Outcome desired

All relevant supportive documentation must be included or referenced in the appeal submission. The appeals process is
detailed below.
APPEALS PROCESS
Initial Review:
The Certification and Training Department staff shall review appeals within 7 business days of receipt and a response will be sent to
the appellant via email.
Initial Response:
The response will be one of:

Appeal Approved or Denied by Department staff, along with an explanation for the decision. The denial will include
information on appellants further recourse if appellant wishes to pursue the appeal.

Appeal Forwarded to the Appeals Board, with information to the appellant about how he/she will be contacted to
present the appeal.

Appeal Delayed to provide time to gather further information. Within 30 days appellant will be sent either an Appeal
Denied, Approved or Appeal Forwarded notification.

Appeals Board Composition:

The Appeals Board shall consist of:

CrossFit Legal Counsel (1)

Level 1 Certificate Holders (2)

An appointed (by the Training Director) member of the Advisory Panel (1)

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Final Response:
Upon receipt of the appeal, the Program Manager shall inform the Appeals Board to evaluate the appeal. The individuals must be
impartial and have no conflict of interest with the appeal. Where conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed, and the Appeals Board
member will recuse him/herself from the case. The Training Director will then ask the Advisory Panel Chair to appoint a neutral
member of the Advisory Panel to the appeal.
The Appeals Board shall meet by teleconference within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. All determinations (Denied or Approved)
regarding appeals shall be made by simple majority vote of the Appeals Board.
Written notice of the Appeals Board determination shall be provided to the appellant within 10 business days of the determination.
The Appeals Board determination shall be final.
5.9 REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE
Any participant may request additional copies of his or her certificate at any time. Requests must be sent via email to certificates@
crossfit.com. Please allow up to 4 weeks within the United States or 6-8 weeks for those living outside of the United States for the
Trainer certificates to arrive. There is a $25.00 fee for all duplicate Certificates.
CrossFit will do its best to get a Trainer Certificate to the participant via regular post. In cases where attempts via regular post are not
successful, the individual may elect to have the certificate shipped via FedEx or DHL. The individual will be responsible for these
carrier costs. Individuals may also elect to pay for FedEx or DHL before any attempts via regular post. Email certificates@crossfit.
com for more information.
5.10 COMPLAINTS
Complaints are defined as any written communication submitted to any @crossfit.com email alias in which a customer/participant
explicitly expresses dissatisfaction regarding any area of service but is not expecting a formal outcome. Complaints are determined
as such in that they are unsolicited (i.e., not a reply to a course feedback form, test result).
Complaints will be handed primarily by the Training Department staff in an unbiased and timely manner. The timeliness and
manner of response is monitored daily and assured by Department staff.
5.11 PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
After the course, all participants will receive an email from CrossFits Training Department soliciting feedback on all aspects of the
course. Additionally, participants can contact coursefeedback@crossfit.com at any time with course or test feedback.

PARTICIPANT PRIVACY AND STATUS VERIFICATION

6.1 PARTICIPANT PRIVACY

CrossFit shall safeguard the privacy of individuals, where applicable, and shall hold in confidence and in a secure manner the
information obtained in the course of Certificate Program activities at all levels of the organization, including the activities of all
personnel (paid, subcontracted, or volunteer) acting on its behalf. Except as required by CrossFits internal policies and procedures,
information about a particular individual is considered confidential information and shall not be disclosed to a third party by CrossFit
personnel (paid, volunteer, or subcontractor) without prior written consent of the individual. Where the law requires information to
be disclosed to a third party, the individual shall be notified beforehand of the information provided.
To aid in trainer verification (Section 6.2), CrossFit maintains a Trainer Directory that lists all current CF-L1 Trainers. All individuals
who earn the designation CF-L1 Trainer (i.e., take the course and pass the test) are listed in this database. The database is publicly
accessible, and lists full name, city, state and all CrossFit qualifications for those with a valid CF-L1 Trainer Certificate. Contact
information is not listed however an option to contact listed trainers through CrossFits messaging service is provided. By agreeing
to the policies and procedures within this handbook, participants agree to be listed in this database. If a CF-L1 trainer does not
want to be listed, he or she needs to contact testing@crossfit.com and express this in writing or follow the instructions on the
Trainer Directory homepage.
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Upon applying for CrossFit affiliation, a participants certificate status and contact information may be shared with CrossFit Affiliate
Department employees. Affiliate Department personnel shall handle the information securely and in confidence and only for the
purpose of verification of eligibility for CrossFit affiliation.
CrossFit may develop and publish statistical data regarding the exams; however, the identities of individual participants
will not be divulged.
6.2 CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
CrossFit maintains a Trainer Directory that lists all current CF-L1 Trainers. All individuals who earn the designation CF-L1 Trainer (i.e.,
take the course and pass the test) are listed in this database. The database is publicly accessible, and lists full name, city, state and all
CrossFit qualifications for those with a valid CF-L1 Trainer Certificate. Contact information is not listed however an option to contact
listed trainers through CrossFits messaging service is provided. By agreeing to the policies and procedures within this handbook,
participants agree to be listed in this database. If a CF-L1 trainer does not want to be listed, he or she needs to contact testing@
crossfit.com and express this in writing.
Third-party requests sent to testing@crossfit.com for verification of an individuals certificate status shall be responded to
electronically. Only an indication of whether or not an individual holds a Trainer Certificate shall be provided and, if so, the certificate
term. We do not disclose scores or the status of unsuccessful candidates (i.e., we do not say you have tried but failed).
Participants/certificate holders may contact testing@crossfit.com at any time for verification of their own status, term of validity, to
obtain a duplicate/replacement certificate, or to update his/her contact information. The Test Coordinator and/or Assistant Registrar
will address all such inquiries.
6.3 CODE OF CONDUCT
The following are acts that CrossFit considers unacceptable. Any CrossFit Level 1 Trainer found engaging in them will be:
1) removed from our Trainer Directory, and 2) considered not in good standing with CrossFit, Inc., prohibiting them from obtaining
additional credentials.
Prohibited behavior includes:

Breaching confidentiality agreements, such as the Non-Disclosure Agreement signed for the Level 1 test.

Public disparagement of the CrossFit brand or employees in any media, to include all social media.

Sharing discount codes, including those for course registrations.

Selling scholarship spots, such as those allotted to a host for CrossFit seminars.

Wrongful use of the CrossFit name, such as marketing CrossFit services without affiliation.

PREPARING FOR THE TEST

7.1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This is a detailed content outline by lecture topic that specifies the learning objectives for each aspect of the course. After attending
the course and reading the Level 1 Training Guide, a participant should know/be able to complete these objectives. An outline of
the total time spent on each is presented in Section 7.2.

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What is CrossFit?

Define CrossFit

Articulate the characteristics of functional movements:

Natural

Universal Motor Recruitment Patterns

Essential

Safe

Compound yet Irreducible

Core to Extremity

High-Power Producing

Identify the most important characteristic

Define and calculate work

Define and calculate power

Understand how relative changes in force, distance and time change power output

Describe intensity and how it is related to power

Articulate the relationship between intensity and results

Define variance

Define general physical preparedness

Explain the concept of failing at the margins of your experience and how it relates to variance in CrossFit

Articulate the difference between specialization and CrossFit

What is Fitness?

Articulate CrossFits definition of fitness

Define the four supporting models of this definition: 1) 10 General Physical Skills; 2) The Hopper; 3) Metabolic
Pathways; and 4) Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum

Identify how each model could be used: to assess fitness and to determine the fittest individual

Articulate what each model illustrates in relation to CrossFits definition of fitness

Identify and define the 10 General Physical Skills

Differentiate training from practice and the adaptations developed under both

Identify and articulate the time domains of the three metabolic pathways

Define and differentiate aerobic and anaerobic training and pathways

Describe the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum

Articulate how the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum model relates health to fitness

Identify and interpret the power curve

Define work capacity and how it is illustrated by the power curve

Explain the goal of CrossFit in relation to the power curve

Explain CrossFits definition of health

Explain the deficiency of using definitions such as in shape or the absence of disease for fitness
and health, respectively

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Explain the relationship between fitness and health as defined by CrossFit

Explain the concepts of measurable, observable, and repeatable and how they lend themselves to CrossFit being an
evidence based fitness program

Technique

Define technique

Articulate how technique confers safety, efficacy, and efficiency

Explain the relationship of practice to mechanics and technique

Explain the relationship of coordination, accuracy, agility, and balance to practice, mechanics and technique

Explain the relationship of technique to optimizing results

Explain the relative demand on the neurological system as load increases

Differentiate traditional definitions of strength from CrossFits definition of strength

Define productive application of force

Define threshold training and threshold speed

Explain how to use threshold training as a tool for practicing and improving technique while maximizing speed

Articulate why this is inextricably bound to optimizing results

Know how to apply threshold training within a workout

Articulate the factors included in the charter: mechanics, consistency and intensity, and know how to apply
this to a client

Define and differentiate safety, efficiency and efficacy in relation to evaluating a fitness program

Articulate the importance of diet for fitness and health

Identify and give examples of the three macronutrients

Describe the relationship between the macronutrients and hormones

Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control

Articulate the effects a highly refined and processed carbohydrate diet can have on health

Define hyperinsulinemia

Articulate the dangers of chronically elevated insulin levels.

Identify the diseases that make up the Deadly Quartet and the biggest risk factor for developing those conditions

Identify the recommended diet for avoiding sickness

Identify the CrossFit recommendation for optimizing performance

Understand how to follow the Zone diet (e.g., determining a block prescription, the amount of macronutrients in a
block, how to create a meal, the caloric breakdown of macronutrients, when to change the prescription)

Articulate the benefits of eating high quality foods and a Paleo diet

Articulate the benefits of weighing and measuring foods

Articulate the primary benefit of fish oil supplementation

Nutrition

Glute-Ham Developer (GHD)

Define core strength and midline stabilization

Identify the primary role of the abdominals

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Identify the primary muscles of the core

Define and identify flexion and extension about a given joint

Articulate the foundational GHD exercises used in CrossFit and how to perform them

Describe a progression for introducing an athlete to the GHD

Describe how to scale the foundational GHD exercises for any level of athlete

Identify primary points of performance for the foundational GHD exercises

Identify what musculature and how it is used for the foundational GHD exercises

Understand how the movements of the GHD are similar or dissimilar to the nine foundational movements

Articulate the benefits of the GHD foundational exercises

Programming

Articulate the goal of CrossFit programming

Define and give examples of the three major movement modalities

Define and give examples of common workout formats (i.e., scheme and priority)

Identify how to measure an increase in power in workouts

Identify the scope of the movements used in CrossFit programming (i.e., functional movements)

Identify the factors that can be varied, which are the most important factors, and how to apply variance to workouts

Demonstrate an understanding of movement functions and redundancy

Demonstrate how to apply the strategy of mechanics, consistency and intensity to any level of athlete

Understand the goal of scaling and how to scale workouts for all populations

Understand the basic 3-on-1-off template and its rationale

Identify the purpose of rest days and how and when they should be programmed

Identify common programming pitfalls

Identify how one assesses the effectiveness of a program

Articulate the benefits of working your weaknesses

Define rhabdomyolysis and the common causes

Recognize the most common symptoms of rhabdomyolysis

Know when to refer an athlete for medical treatment

Foundational Movements
Classroom instruction: 1) air squat/ front squat/ overhead squat, 2) shoulder press/ push press/ push jerk, and 3) deadlift/ sumo
deadlift high pull/ medicine ball clean

Understand and articulate why CrossFit teaches these nine movements

Describe common movement themes of functional movements (i.e., midline stabilization, core to extremity,
posterior chain engagement, etc.)

Identify (verbally and visually) the primary points of performance for each movement and their violations

Articulate and demonstrate corrections for movement faults

Practical Instruction: 1) air squat/ front squat/ overhead squat, 2) shoulder press/ push press/ push jerk, and 3) deadlift/ sumo
deadlift high pull/ medicine ball clean

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Receive hands-on coaching and individual prescription for improving performance in these movements

Exposure to the fundamentals of teaching, seeing and correcting these movements with other athletes

Additional Movements (e.g., snatch, muscle up, kipping pull-up)

Receive hands-on coaching and individual prescription for improving performance in these movements

Exposure to the fundamentals of teaching, seeing and correcting these movements with other athletes

Identify (verbally and visually) the primary points of performance and their violation for each of the movements

Articulate a progression used for teaching these movements, and the rationale for each step in the progression

Identify the benefits of learning these movements beyond the foundational nine movements

Workouts

Participate in the course workouts for the experience of being instructed, being corrected under intensity and/ or
having a workout appropriately scaled for oneself

Learn the appropriate format of a class

Exposure to coaching others under intensity

Written Test

Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of CrossFits movements and methodology via a 55 multiple-choice

question written test

7.2 COURSE OUTLINE

The CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course is a two-day course comprised of 4 segments:
1.

Methodology Lectures

2.

Movement Lectures and Practicals

3.

Workouts

4.

Trainer Assessment

Details regarding these components, and total time of each, are outlined below. The course is a two-day course (9 AM-5 PM) with a
total number of 14 content hours.

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1. METHODOLOGY LECTURES
HOURS ALLOTTED
(PERCENT OF COURSE)

COMPONENT
Defining CrossFit

Introduces the program definition

Explains the concepts of functionality, intensity (power), and variance

Defining Fitness

Introduces four models used in definition of fitness:

10 general physical skills, the Hopper, bioenergetic pathways, and
lifestyle choices

Explains work capacity and power curve

Defines health in relation to fitness

Technique for Fitness

Defines technique

Explains techniques relationship to work capacity

Discusses metrics to evaluate a fitness program

Nutrition for Wellness and Fitness

Explains how to eat for wellness and fitness/health

Explains how to optimize performance with diet

Defining Midline Stabilization

Outlines the musculature of the core

Defines core strength and how to develop it

Programming for Fitness

Defines terminology used in workouts

Explains how to create effective single and sequential workouts

Discusses how to scale workouts for all populations

Identifies common programming pitfalls

METHODOLOGY TOTAL

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0.8 (5%)

0.6 (4%)

1.0 (7%)

0.4 (3%)

1.2 (8%)

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2. MOVEMENT LECTURES AND PRACTICALS

HOURS ALLOTTED
(PERCENT OF COURSE)

COMPONENT
Foundational Movement Lectures

Teaches the nine foundational movements with detailed explanation

and demonstration of their mechanics

Discusses the movements in three lecture segments:

Squat: air squat/ front squat/ overhead squat

Press: shoulder press/ push press/ push jerk

Deadlift: deadlift/ sumo deadlift high pull/ medicine ball clean

Foundational Movement Practicals

Teaches participants how to execute the nine foundational

movement in small groups with individual instruction

Allows for hands on learning of the proper mechanics of movements

taught in the lectures

Focuses on moving safely and efficiently

Teaches corrections for common faults

Demonstrates methods for instructing others the movements

Additional Movements Instruction and Practicals

Teaches participants four additional movements: kipping pull-up,

thruster, snatch and muscle-up

Demonstrates how to effectively warm-up and prepare for a workout

Demonstrates methods for instructing others in the movements

Focuses on moving safely and efficiently

Allows for hands on learning of the proper mechanics of each

movement taught

MOVEMENT TOTAL

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2.8 (20%)

1.8 (13%)

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3. WORKOUTS
HOURS ALLOTTED
(PERCENT OF COURSE)

COMPONENT

Administers two workouts (one each day)

Puts concepts and movements into practice

Validates fitness model

Demonstrates how to structure a CrossFit class

Demonstrates how to scale appropriately

Fosters camaraderie and a competitive sporting enviornment

Introduces participants to coaching others

WORKOUT TOTAL

1.5 (11%)

1.5 HOURS (11%)

4. TRAINER ASSESSMENT
HOURS ALLOTTED
(PERCENT OF COURSE)

COMPONENT

Administers Level 1 Certificate Course exam

ASSESSMENT TOTAL

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7.3

LEVEL 1 TEST BLUEPRINT

Topic

Number of Items

Percent of Items

What is CrossFit?

10%

What is Fitness?

10%

The Moves

22

44%

Technique

8%

Nutrition

10%

Programming, Responsible Training, and Legal

18%

Totals

50

100%

In addition to the fifty items specified above, each form will include five unscored items covering two or more of the content
domains above.
7.4

STUDYING FOR THE TEST

Attend the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Course (required).

Review the sample test questions (Section 7.5)

STUDY the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide. Be sure to use this link as it contains updates from all previous versions.

Use the pictures in the Level 1 Training Guide and/or self-study of human movement to critically analyze the
anatomical positions and relationships found in functional movement. Be able to apply our concepts and
methodology to coaching others.

The content outline in Section 7.1 can also be used as a study tool for the CF-L1 test, where individuals can attempt
to answer each objective if it were posed as a question.

The Responsible Training article and summary of the Trainer License Agreement in the Level 1 Training
Guide are covered in the test, but are not specifically discussed at the course.

The test is based on the CrossFit Level 1 material, which is comprised of BOTH the Level 1 Certificate Course and the Level 1 Training
Guide. Neither by itself is considered the entire material from which the questions are derived.
7.5 TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
We recommend that participants read each question carefully and be sure to pay attention to key phrases like best, most
important, least, etc. Try not to overanalyze the test questions; they are written to be as straightforward as possible. While more
than one answer may contain correct CrossFit terminology or methodology, there is only one correct answer in relation to the
question. We are looking for the most obvious answer. There are no trick questions or hidden meanings.
Some incorrect answers may be plausible answers according to other fitness-related sources, but the test of the Level 1 Certificate
Course is specific to CrossFit. The goal is to assess a participants understanding of CrossFit methodology, terminology, and
movements as presented at the Level 1 Course and in the Level 1 Training Guide. The Level 1 test questions are not derived from
or based on any other fitness source, related fields, or materials.

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7.6 SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

These are items (i.e., test questions) similar to those that may appear on the Level 1 Course Certificate Test. These specific example
items do not appear on the test.
The CrossFit prescription of relative intensity refers primarily to scaling workouts based on:
a)

The force and time of the workout.

b) The nutrition of the athlete.

c)

The amount of recovery between workouts.

d) The physical and psychological tolerances of the individual.

Preparing an athlete for the unforeseen, unknown, and unknowable aspects of life, sport, and combat is best accomplished through
which of the following?
a)

Intensity

b) Functional movements
c)

Power

d) Variance
The element in the push jerk that differentiates it from other pressing variations is the
a)

A) flexion of the hips and knees in the receiving position.

b) B) elbows slightly in front of the bar in the rack position.

c)

C) extension of the hips.

d) D) width of the grip on the barbell

The cue in the illustration shown below is BEST used to fix which fault:

a)

Lack of hip extension

b) Pulling early with the arms

c)

Curling the ball

d) Receiving with low elbows

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8 FORMS
8.1 LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE TEST APPEALS APPLICATION
Appeals will not be accepted in any format besides that shown here.
APPEALS APPLICATION
Appellant Information:
Name of appellant:
Postal address of appellant:
Email address of appellant (required):
Telephone contact number(s) of appellant:
Test Information:
Test Taken:
Test Location:
Test Date:
Lead Instructors Name:
Reason for Appeal:
Include as much information possible:




Outcome Desired:

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8.2 ADA ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST FORMS

Participants with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (or Canadian/Australian equivalent) must complete
the Special Testing Accommodations Request form and have an appropriate licensed Health Care professional complete the
Documentation of Disability-Related Needs by Qualified Provider form in order for their accommodations request to be processed.
All documentation needs to be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled course date. Both forms appear on the
following pages.
SPECIAL TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST
Participant Information:
Name:
Address:
City: State:

Zip Code:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address:
Special Testing Accommodations:
Test Date and Location (test center) for which you are requesting accommodation:
Address:
City: State:

Zip Code:

I would like to request the following testing accommodation(s):

Circle answers in test booklet
Extended testing time (75 minutes)
Large print test (please provide point size):
Reader
Separate testing area
Special seating (please describe):
Wheelchair-accessible testing site
Other special accommodations (please specify):


Participant Signature:

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DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS BY QUALIFIED PROVIDER

A licensed health care provider or an educational or testing professional must complete this form. The nature of the disability,
identification of the test(s) used to confirm the diagnosis, a description of past accommodations made for the disability, and the
specific testing accommodations requested must be included.
Professional Documentation:
I have known since
(name of participant)
(date)

in my capacity as a(n)
(professional title)
The participant discussed with me the nature of the test being administered. It is my opinion that because of this participants
disability described below, he/she should be accommodated by providing the special arrangements listed on the Special Testing
Accommodation Request Form.
Comments on Disability:




Signature:
Title:
Organization:
License # (if applicable):
Phone Number:
Date:

Participant Instructions:
Return this form with a copy of the Special Testing Accommodation Request Form to testing@crossfit.com or fax to (202) 354-4889.
All documentation needs to be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled course date. Please write Accommodations
Request in the Subject line of the email or cover page of the fax.

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8.3 WAIVER
CROSSFIT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

CrossFit Headquarters
1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 200
Washington, DC 20036

Personal Information
Name

D.O.B.

Address

Phone

City

State

Email

# of Certs Attended

Affiliate Owner?

Yes / No

Zip

Affiliate Name

May we add you to our mailing list to keep you updated on CrossFit HQ functions? Yes / No
Emergency Contact Information
Name

Phone

Relationship
Alt. Phone
Express Assumption of Risk: I, the undersigned, am aware that there are significant risks involved in all aspects of physical training and sport. These
risks include, but are not limited to: falls which can result in serious injury or death, injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my training
partner, or other people around me, injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment. I am aware that any of these above mentioned risks
may result in serious injury or death to myself and or my partner(s).

I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may
result from participation in any activity or class while at this CrossFit event. I, the undersigned acknowledge that I have no physical impairments or
illnesses that will endanger myself or others. Initials:
Release: In consideration of the above mentioned risks and hazards and in consideration of the fact that I am willingly and voluntarily participating in
the activities available at this CrossFit event, I, the undersigned hereby release CrossFit, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers, as well as the
facility owners at which this event is taking place, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of,
or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the above
mentioned parties.

This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this
agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.

If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with CrossFit to administer first aid deemed
necessary, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical and or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a
medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.
Indemnification: The participant recognizes that there is risk involved in the types of activities offered by CrossFit and specifically at this CrossFit event.
Therefore the participant accepts financial responsibility for any injury that the participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant
due to his/her negligence. Should the above mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorneys fees and costs to
enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless CrossFit, their principals,
agents, employees, and volunteers, and the facility at which this event takes place, from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to
property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered by CrossFit.
I have read and understood the foregoing assumption of risk, and release of liability and I understand that by signing it obligates me
to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by my negligent or
intentional act or omission. I understand that by signing this form I am waiving valuable legal rights.
Signature of Participant: Date:
If the participant is under the age of 18:
Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date:
(Parent/Guardian) Print Name:
Participants under 18 need to bring a hard-copy of this waiver completed and signed by their parent or legal guardian to the course.
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