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CrossFit Level 3 Trainer

The Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer credential (CCFT/CF-L3) is for the experienced trainer seeking to demonstrate advanced coaching knowledge and commitment to a long-term standard of professional accountability. The purpose of the CCFT is to ensure that an individual possesses the knowledge and competency required to train clients safely and effectively.

The CrossFit Level 3 trainer credential (CF-L3) is a CrossFit-specific designation for trainers who have previously completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate requirements and have successfully passed the CCFT examination.

The CCFT credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as a Personnel Certification Program under the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation standard.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Fitness
  • Training
  • Nutrition
  • Coaching
  • Program Design
  • Personal Training
  • Group Coaching
  • Exercise
  • Functional Movement
  • Personal Trainer
  • Strength
  • Conditioning
  • Client Assessment
  • Health
  • Wellness

Earning Criteria

Required

exam
  • Candidates must successfully pass the 160-question, four-hour CCFT exam.

certificate
  • Candidates for the CrossFit Level 3 Trainer Certification must hold a current CF-L2 credential to apply via the Path 1 eligibility requirements option.

experience
  • Candidates for the CrossFit Level 3 Trainer Certification applying via the Path 1 eligibility requirements option must have 375 verifiable hours of coaching CrossFit for groups or individuals accumulated within the last five years at the time of application.

certificate
  • Candidates must have and maintain a current CPR/AED credential at the time of application and as a current CF-L3 trainer.

knowledge
  • To maintain a current CF-L3 credential, trainers must earn 36 CEUs during the three-year certification interval.

experience
  • To maintain a current CF-L3 credential, trainers must earn 150 verifiable coaching hours accumulated during the three-year certification interval.

other
  • All candidates and current CF-L3 trainers must agree to abide by the CrossFit Standards of Professional Practice and apply these principles to their use of the Certified CrossFit Trainer credential at all times as outlined in the CCFT Candidate Handbook.

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