Crossfit Health, Safety, and Risk 5

Question 1

A coach working with older adults (65+) should be most attentive to which risk factor unique to this population?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of falls due to decreased balance, reaction time, and bone density

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Excessive muscle hypertrophy from resistance training

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Hypoglycemia from excessive carbohydrate restriction

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Overhydration from drinking too much water during workouts

Question 2

When should a CrossFit coach STOP a workout and send an athlete home or to medical care?

Accepted Answer

When an athlete reports unusual joint pain that worsens during movement

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When the athlete's heart rate exceeds 150 bpm during a conditioning WOD

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When an athlete completes fewer reps than the prescribed workout

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When an athlete's form deteriorates due to normal muscular fatigue

Question 3

What does RICE stand for in the context of acute musculoskeletal injury management?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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Recover, Isolate, Cool, Evaluate

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Reduce, Immobilize, Cold, Exercise

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Rest, Immobilize, Compress, Examine

Question 4

Which statement best reflects the CrossFit Level 1 coach's scope of practice regarding injury diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

L1 coaches are not licensed to diagnose injuries and must refer athletes to healthcare professionals

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L1 coaches may diagnose musculoskeletal injuries if they have personal experience with similar injuries

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L1 coaches may diagnose minor injuries such as sprains but not fractures

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L1 coaches may diagnose injuries after completing a first aid certification course

Question 5

An athlete with Type 1 diabetes arrives at class. Which scenario represents the MOST immediate safety concern during a high-intensity WOD?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) from insulin use combined with exercise-driven glucose uptake

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Elevated blood pressure from sympathetic activation

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Dehydration from increased urination caused by high blood sugar

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Muscle cramps from insulin-induced electrolyte shifts

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the recommended approach for introducing high-rep Olympic lifting to a brand-new athlete?

Accepted Answer

Introduce the movement with a PVC pipe or dowel to develop mechanics before adding load

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Start with full barbell loads to assess the athlete's true capacity

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Skip Olympic lifting entirely for the first six months

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Introduce high-rep sets using dumbbells to simulate the movement pattern immediately

Question 7

What is the most appropriate response if a coach suspects a member may be experiencing signs of overtraining syndrome (OTS)?

Accepted Answer

Suggest reduced training load, prioritize sleep and nutrition recovery, and refer to a physician if symptoms persist

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Increase training volume to break through the performance plateau

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Recommend the athlete push through fatigue as it indicates adaptation is occurring

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Prescribe additional accessory work to target weak muscle groups