CrossFit Affiliate Operations and Community Standards Flashcards

What does 'scalability' mean in the context of a CrossFit affiliate class?

Answer: Adjusting loads, movements, and volume so athletes of all fitness levels can safely participate in the same workout

Scalability allows every athlete to complete the workout stimulus safely by modifying load, range of motion, or movement substitution.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of functional movements emphasized in CrossFit?

Answer: They are natural, multi-joint movements that move large loads over long distances quickly

Functional movements are compound, natural movements that mirror real-world activity and can express high power output.

What is the role of the whiteboard in a CrossFit class?

Answer: Communicating the workout of the day (WOD), scoring method, and scaling options to athletes

The whiteboard is a communication tool used to display the WOD, scoring criteria, and scaling options so athletes can prepare and track results.

Why is logging workout scores important in a CrossFit affiliate?

Answer: It allows athletes to track progress over time by comparing performance on benchmark workouts

Tracking scores on repeated benchmark workouts provides measurable, observable data on an athlete's progress over time.

What is a 'benchmark workout' (or 'Girl WOD') used for in CrossFit?

Answer: A standardized workout used as a measurable test to track fitness progress over time

Benchmark workouts like Fran, Helen, and Cindy are standardized tests used to measure and compare fitness levels over time.

How should a CrossFit coach handle an athlete who insists on using a weight that is too heavy and compromises their movement mechanics?

Answer: Reduce the load to a level where the athlete can maintain safe mechanics, explaining the mechanics-first principle

Coaches must prioritize safe mechanics over athlete ego; reducing load and explaining the mechanics-first principle is the appropriate response.