Certified CrossFit Trainer
The Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) credential 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 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.
Candidates who earn the CCFT via Path 1 eligibility requirements are also issued the CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3) credential. The 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.
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
Candidates must successfully pass the 160-question, four-hour CCFT exam.
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.
Candidates for the CCFT applying via the Path 2 eligibility requirements option must have 1,000 verifiable hours of active strength and conditioning coaching at the collegiate or professional level. Hours need to have been accumulated within the last five years through coaching groups or individuals during employment for a college/university or professional sports team.
Candidates must have and maintain a current CPR/AED credential at the time of application and as a current CF-L3 trainer.
To maintain a current CCFT credential, trainers must earn 36 CEUs during the three-year certification interval.
To maintain a current CCFT credential, trainers must earn 150 verifiable coaching hours accumulated during the three-year certification interval.
All candidates and current CCFT credential holders 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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