CrossFit Level 1 Certification
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 2-day live seminar
- Temporary online version
- No prerequisites
- Requirement for coaching at a CrossFit affiliate
- Focused on CrossFit methodology
- Foundational movement sessions
In-Depth Review
CrossFit Certification Review (2024): A CF-L1 Explains the Course In Full
Author: Amanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1 Our CrossFit certification review looks at the good and the bad parts of the CrossFit Level 1 course. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Qualifies you to coach at a CrossFit Gym
- Allows you to open your own CrossFit gym
- Good teachings of CrossFit methodology
- Practical movement sessions
- Mix of lectures and hands-on learning
- Exam is only 50 questions
What Needs Improvement...
- Only 2 days of education
- No physiology or anatomy teachings
- Expensive for 2 days of learning
- Not NCCA-accredited
Summary
The CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1) course is a requirement to be eligible to coach at a CrossFit-affiliated gym or open your own affiliate. It consists of two days of education focused on the CrossFit fitness methodology and principles, and includes a mixture of lectures and hands-on learning.
