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Certified CrossFit Trainer Candidate Handbook CERTIFIED CROSSFIT TRAINERCANDIDATE HANDBOOKVERSION 5.0ISSUED MAY 2021TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Scope of Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Eligibility Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Application Process Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Special Circumstances and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Preparing For the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Content Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Examination Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19After the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Appeals and Complaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Recertification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Candidate/Certificant Agreement With CrossFit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Special Request Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41CCFT Candidate Handbook 2 of 44Copyright 2021 CrossFit, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Certified CrossFit Trainer Candidate HandbookIntroduction, continuedINTRODUCTIONABOUT CROSSFITCrossFit is an international organization dedicated to improving health, happiness, and performance through nutrition and exercise. CrossFit is founded on the first precise, scientifically rigorous definition of fitness, and the methodology produces observable results that can be measured and replicated.The mission of the CrossFit Certification Department is to develop and support a global community of CrossFitcoaches, affiliate owners, members, and enthusiasts with world-class education, training, and certification.ABOUT THE CROSSFIT CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENTThe CrossFit Certification Department provides avenues for CrossFit Trainers to demonstrate their skills and abilitiesas trainers, such as the Certified CrossFit Trainer examination. The department is responsible for creating andpublishing standards, policies, and procedures for the development, integrity, and maintenance of CrossFit exams. Itis also responsible for developing valid, reliable, and fair exams that can assess one’s understanding of the CrossFitmethodology and ability to apply the methodology to training others. The department must ensure an exam’srelevance and validity by surveying stakeholders (i.e., certificants and affiliates). It also sets the guidelines for CrossFitTrainers to engage in professional development and run an ethical CrossFit practice.PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATIONThe Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) credential allows the experienced individual to demonstrate advanced coachingknowledge and commit to a long-term standard of professional accountability.The purpose of a certification program is to ensure that an individual possesses the standard knowledge and skillset required to train clients effectively. The CCFT is designed to assess experienced trainers rather than entry-leveltrainers. This is achieved by requiring a significant number of practical coaching hours to apply and by includingexamination questions that require the candidate to utilize knowledge gained from his or her coaching experience.The CrossFit Certification Board has set these standards with the expectation of continued learning and the applicationof new knowledge through ongoing coaching hours. The continuing education and coaching requirements serve toassist in the advancement of professional accountability in the community of CrossFit Trainers.CCFT Candidate Handbook 3 of 44Copyright 2021 CrossFit, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Certified CrossFit Trainer Candidate HandbookScope of Practice, continuedSCOPE OF PRACTICECERTIFIED CROSSFIT TRAINER SCOPE OF PRACTICEA Certified CrossFit Trainer: designs and leads CrossFit workouts for both groups and individuals, from beginner to advanced, that aresafe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance toexercise. recognizes the limitations of his or her own knowledge and skill set and refers clients to other healthcareprofessionals when appropriate. assesses, monitors, and develops exercise programming based on the athlete’s current and ongoing fitnessand performance goals, fitness level, readiness for training, performance (relative to goals, level, andreadiness for training), lifestyle patterns, diet, and nutritional needs. teaches functional movements.minimizes risk and facilitates sound movement patterns.educates and motivates athletes towards exercise-program success and sound nutritional and lifestylestrategies. runs an ethical practice and operates with professionalism and integrity.minimizes and manages risk for the athlete in the training facility, is prepared for emergency situations, andresponds appropriately when they occur.CCFT Candidate Handbook 4 of 44Copyright 2021 CrossFit, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Certified CrossFit Trainer Candidate HandbookAccreditation, continuedACCREDITATIONAccreditation is a voluntary process whereby a third party verifies that an organization’s certification program meetsnational standards and best-practice guidelines. This verification requires an extensive review and audit processto ensure all certification and recertification requirements are goal driven, based on objective data, and subject toquality control, and that they follow the organization’s documented policies and procedures.CrossFit chose to develop and maintain its certification program to meet the internationally recognized standardfor personnel certifications—ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment—General requirements for bodiesoperating certification of persons. The American National Standards Institute was selected as the accrediting bodybecause it is recognized as the national authority in accreditation of personnel certification programs attributable tothe high standards to which certification bodies are held. The accreditation application process was initiated in 2013and was successfully completed in 2015. All individuals who obtain the CCFT credential are awarded an accreditedcertification.ABOUT THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTEThe American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is an accrediting body responsible for evaluating programs forcompetency and credibility according to a given standard. ANSI is a nonprofit federation of government agencies,organizations, companies, academic and international bodies, and individual members. ANSI ensures compliancewith its standards through a rigorous audit process that includes on-site assessments and staff interviews. All othernational accrediting bodies review submitted documentation only. As the accreditation body, ANSI reviews all policiesand operational procedures involved in the certification program.ANSI is the only accrediting body in the U.S. that belongs to the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). This is important because the ISO standards represent best practices developed by subject-matter expertsfrom an international community to ensure consistency and quality. Accreditation by ANSI represents that theCCFT is accredited to international standards. The CCFT is the first and only fitness certification accredited to aninternational standard.The CCFT credential was developed and is currently administered to meet the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 standard. Inaddition to adopting ANSI requirements, the examination was developed following standards used by the AmericanPsychological Association, the American Educational Research Association, and the National Council on Measurementin Education.IMPARTIALITY, FAIRNESS, AND NON-DISCRIMINATIONCrossFit and its Certification Board endorse the principles of impartiality, fairness, and equal opportunity andcommit to acting impartially, fairly, and equitably in relation to its applicants, candidates, and Certified CrossFitTrainers, including but not limited to:1) applying its standards and requirements for evaluations and certifications equally to all individualsregardless of gender, age, disability, occupation, ethnic origin, color, cultural background, marital status,sexual orientation, religion, or political opinion;2) implementing its policies and procedures impartially and fairly;3) not restricting certification based on undue financial or other limiting conditions; and4) not allowing commercial, financial, or other pressures to compromise impartiality in certification activities.CCFT Candidate Handbook 5 of 44Copyright 2021 CrossFit, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Certified CrossFit Trainer Candidate HandbookEligibility Requirements, continuedELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicants become eligible to take the Certified CrossFit Trainer examination upon successfully documenting thefollowing requirements:AGECandidates must be 18 or older at the time of applicationEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECandidates must fulfill each requirement in one of the following paths:PATH 1PATH 2Current CrossFit Level 2 Trainer certificate†1,500 hours of active strength and conditioningcoaching at the collegiate or professional level. Hoursandneed to have occurred for groups or individuals duringemployment for a college/university or professional750 hours of coaching CrossFit for groups orsports team and must have been accumulated in theindividuals. Hours must be accrued while candidate’slast five years.††Level 1 or 2 certificate is current and must have beenaccumulated within the last five years.†† Hours must be spent directly training athletes usingGPP-based strength and conditioning; sport-specific† CrossFit credentials will be automatically verified, buttraining does not count for this requirement. Hourscoaching hours must be verified by a qualified individualmust be verified by a qualified professional at time ofat time of application.application.MEDICALCandidates must provide proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator(AED) training completed within the last two years.Ongoing CPR and AED training is required every two years, and proof of current training may be requested by theCrossFit Certification Department at any time.CCFT Candidate Handbook 6 of 44Copyright 2021 CrossFit, LLC. All Rights Reserved.