Safety, Injury Prevention & Scaling Flashcards
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During a high-rep barbell snatch workout, an athlete's technique degrades significantly. What is the correct trainer response?
Answer: Stop the athlete, reduce the load or volume, and re-establish technique
Significant technique degradation under fatigue increases injury risk and requires reducing load or volume to restore safe movement patterns.
A new CrossFit member discloses they have Type 1 diabetes. Which precaution is MOST critical for the trainer?
Answer: Ensure the athlete has fast-acting glucose available and knows their pre-workout blood sugar
Athletes with Type 1 diabetes need readily available fast-acting glucose to manage exercise-induced hypoglycemia safely.
Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a workout has been appropriately scaled for an individual?
Answer: The athlete achieves the intended stimulus and training effect safely
Appropriate scaling means the athlete experiences the intended physiological stimulus — neither too easy nor beyond their current capacity.
What is the safest protocol for handling a barbell during a failed overhead squat attempt?
Answer: Dump the bar behind and step forward
Dumping the bar behind and stepping forward keeps the athlete away from the falling barbell, which is the safest bail option for an overhead squat.
Which scenario MOST warrants a trainer to require an athlete to see a medical professional before continuing CrossFit?
Answer: Chest pain or pressure that occurs during exercise
Chest pain or pressure during exercise is a potential cardiac red flag that requires medical clearance before any further physical activity.
What does 'virtuosity' mean in the CrossFit context?
Answer: Doing the common uncommonly well — mastering the basics
CrossFit defines virtuosity as doing the common uncommonly well, emphasizing mastery of foundational movements before advancing to complex skills.
A trainer is running a class with a mix of experienced athletes and beginners. How should the warm-up be structured?
Answer: All athletes perform the same warm-up targeting the movement patterns in the WOD
A unified warm-up targeting WOD-specific movement patterns prepares all athletes safely while allowing the trainer to coach the whole class.