High-Intensity Interval Training and Health Optimizing Physical Education: Achieving Health and Educative Outcomes in Secondary Physical Education—A Pilot Nonrandomized Comparison Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Dean Dudley ◽  
Nathan Weaver ◽  
John Cairney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Self Report ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Student Motivations

Although high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is perceived to be an efficient way to meet health outcomes in physical education (PE), the effect of HIIT on the learning environment of students is unknown. Purpose: This study compared two PE interventions lasting 8 weeks and assessed the potential efficacy of embedding HIIT into a PE program to meet concurrent health and educative outcomes. Methods: Participants (N = 166; mean age = 12.91 years) were assigned to one of two study conditions according to intact groupings: HIIT program (n = 84) and dynamic PE (DPE) program (n = 82). Assessments occurred at baseline and postintervention. A repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to test the intervention effects in each group. Results: Postintervention analysis demonstrated increases in health indices of both groups and comparing the effect size of each intervention revealed no difference. Systematic direct observation revealed effects for the provision of terminal feedback within the HIIT intervention (g = 1.03) when compared with the DPE intervention. A self-report questionnaire revealed changes in motivation toward PE among students allocated to the HIIT group were trivial, whereas students exposed to the DPE program displayed increased levels of motivation toward their PE experience. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that HIIT may elicit positive changes in PE settings by creating a “time potential” leading to an increased opportunity to learn without negating health gains. The DPE program proved to be move favorable in terms of student motivations to learn during PE.

Children's Enjoyment, Perceived Competency, and Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity During High-Intensity Interval Training in Physical Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Burford ◽  
Kathryn Gillespie ◽  
John Bartholomew ◽  
Esbelle Jowers
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Abstract Background: Little is known about children’s experience with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) during elementary school. Perceptions of enjoyment, perceived competence, and motivation are likely to drive long-term adherence and are, therefore, critical to understanding how HIIT might be implemented in this setting. The purpose of this study was to describe children’s physical activity levels, enjoyment, and perceived competency of HIIT activities within a Self-Determination Theory (SDT) framework (autonomy) in elementary school physical education (PE) classes. Methods: Participants were 402 children from a single, diverse elementary school (49.4% female, 59.6% Non-Hispanic white). Student enjoyment and perceived competency were collected following teacher- (non-autonomous) and student- led (autonomous) conditions. A sub-set of 201 children wore accelerometers to measure percent of time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). This mixed factorial design was assessed through a series of repeated measures ANOVAs. Results: While children reported generally positive enjoyment and perceived competence in both condition (rating over 4.0 on a 5-point scale), children significantly enjoyed (d = 0.44) and felt more competent (d = 0.12) during the autonomous HIIT condition compared to the nonautonomous HIIT condition. In contrast, the percent of time in MPVA (d=1.09) was significantly lower in the autonomous condition. Conclusions: These data illustrate a challenging trade-off with the design of HIIT trials. Increasing autonomy through the inclusion of student choice increased enjoyment and perceived competence of HIIT, which are likely to improve adherence, but lowered physical activity intensity, which is likely to reduce impact.

scholarly journals Effects of Two-Week High-Intensity Interval Training on Cognition in Adolescents – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Stenman ◽  
Arto J. Pesola ◽  
Arto Laukkanen ◽  
Eero A. Haapala
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Visual Memory ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Electronic Messaging ◽  
Larger Sample

AbstractWe investigated the effects of a two-week high-intensity interval training (HIT) on cognition in adolescents.The participants were recruited from local high schools with an electronic messaging system. The HIT group participated in 4 high-intensity interval running sessions and 2 circuit training sessions. The control group (CG) continued their usual habits. Reaction time, choose reaction time, working memory, visual memory, and learning were assessed by computerized CogState test battery. The intervention effect was investigated with repeated measures ANOVA and the effect size by Morris dppc2.The total of 25 participants aged 17–20 years participated in the baseline measurements and were randomized into the intervention (The study on HIT produced mixed effects on cognition in adolescents. Studies with a longer intervention period and larger sample sizes are warranted to further explore HIT effects on cognition.

scholarly journals High-intensity Interval Training as an Effective Method for Improving Non-athletic Students’ Physical Fitness

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
В.В. Жукова
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Аннотация. В статье рассматривается вопрос улучшения показателей уровня физической подготовленности студентов высших учебных заведений не физкультурных специальностей в возрасте 17–18 лет. Разработано и представлено содержание методики интенсивно-интервального тренинга для оптимизации процесса физического воспитания студентов на занятиях физической культурой, а также комплекс упражнений по системе интенсивно-интервальной тренировки. На основе результатов педагогического эксперимента доказана гипотеза о том, что применение средств интенсивно-интервального тренинга на занятиях физической культурой со студентами высших учебных заведений нефизкультурных специальностей способно значительно повысить уровень их физической подготовленности и степень развития базовых физических способностей. Доказательство эффективности применения средств интенсивно-интервального тренинга для повышения уровня физической подготовленности этих студентов определяет новизну проведенного авторами исследования, обогащение теории физической подготовленности студентов, в том числе развития таких физических качеств, как выносливость, сила и координация движений. Выявляется также его теоретическая значимость, а возможность практического использования педагогами в процессе организации и проведения занятий по физической культуре свидетельствует о практической ценности. The article focuses on the issue of improving physical fitness and stamina of 17–18-year-old non-athletic students of higher education institutions. The author of the article has developed and presents a high-intensity interval training program aimed at enhancing students’ physical fitness through HIIT workouts during physical education classes in higher education institutions. The results of pedagogical experiment prove the hypothesis that HIIT workouts during physical education classes in higher education institutions help enhance non-athletic students’ physical fitness and improve their physical abilities. The fact that high-intensity interval training workouts help enhance students’ physical fitness, stamina, motor coordination and muscular strength accounts for the novelty and theoretical significance of the research. The practical significance of the research is accounted for by the fact that its results can be used by classroom teachers to plan physical education lessons in higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Effects of Tabata Training During Physical Education Classes on Body Composition, Aerobic Capacity, and Anaerobic Performance of Under-, Normal- and Overweight Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 876
Author(s):  
Jarosław Domaradzki ◽  
Ireneusz Cichy ◽  
Andrzej Rokita ◽  
Marek Popowczak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Physical education classes often fail to include sufficient exercise intensity to induce changes in body tissue composition and physical fitness. Short-term high-intensity interval training protocols incorporated into physical education lessons are one possible solution to this problem. Existing studies have not examined how individuals differing in body mass index (e.g., normal-weight, underweight) respond to high-intensity interval training exercises. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Tabata protocol on body composition measurements, aerobic capacity, and motor performance in underweight and overweight adolescents (the experimental groups) vs normal-weight adolescents (here regarded as the control group). The sample included 58 adolescents (28 boys, mean age = 16.2 years; 30 girls, mean age = 16.2 years) who completed the high-intensity interval training and the following set of measurements pre- and post- intervention: height, weight, body fat percentage and waist-to-hip ratio, physical efficiency index (based on the Harvard Step Test), agility (in 4 × 10 shuttle run test), and lower-limb muscle power in vertical jump. The results showed that high-intensity interval training was effective in reducing body weight, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage only in overweight individuals. Improvement in aerobic capacity was found only in underweight and overweight boys. Further research should focus on the development of customized exercise protocols and their adaptation to girls and assess the sustainability of the changes induced.

School-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Programs for Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness in Adolescents: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
André Filipe Paulino da Silva Bento ◽  
Luis Carrasco Páez ◽  
Armando Manuel de Mendonça Raimundo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Moderate Effect Size ◽  
Moderate Effect ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Purpose: This review aimed to evaluate the utility of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programs integrated into physical education classes. Method: Searches of electronic databases from January 2008 to March 2020. Inclusion criteria: Applied to adolescents aged 10–19 years; applied in school settings; reported results on physical fitness, physical activity (PA), and motivation; at least for 4 weeks; and randomized controlled trials. Studies with adolescents with physical or intellectual limitations were excluded, as well as other interventions parallel to HIIT. Results: Fourteen studies were included. All works present significant improvements in physical fitness and PA. Improvements in body composition recorded, at most, a moderate effect size. HIIT is presented as a powerful stimulus on cardiorespiratory fitness. Improvements in PA registered, a least, a moderate effect size. Conclusions: HIIT in the school context has great potential in improving physical fitness and PA in adolescents. HIIT efficiency (about 10 min) reflects the wide applicability that these protocols can have in physical education classes and great adaptation to the facilities.

Effects of Various Work-to-rest Ratios during High-intensity Interval Training on Athletic Performance in Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (08) ◽  
pp. 503-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myong-Won Seo ◽  
Jung-Min Lee ◽  
Hyun Chul Jung ◽  
Sung Woo Jung ◽  
Jong Kook Song
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Performance ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽  
High Intensity Interval

AbstractTo examine the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with different work-to-rest ratios on athletic performance in athletes. Forty-seven male Taekwondo athletes (aged 15–18 yrs) were randomly assigned into 3 HIIT groups and a control group. Each group performed 6 and 8 bouts of HIIT: 1) 1:2 (30:60 s), 2) 1:4 (30:120 s), and 3) 1:8 (30:240 s) groups while the control group performed only Taekwondo training program. All HIIT groups completed 10 sessions over 4 weeks. Athletic performance tests including VO2max test, Wingate anaerobic test, vertical jump, and agility T-test were measured at both pre- and post-tests. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA were applied to examine the performance changes between protocols. VO2max improved significantly in all HIIT groups (p<0.01), and the post-hoc test indicated that the only 1:4 group showed significant improvement compared to the control group. The HIIT with 1:4 ratio showed the effective protocol for enhancing anaerobic capacity including relative peak and mean power compared to control (p<0.01). Ten sessions of HIIT involving the 1:4 group, lasting over a brief 4-week period revealed the effective protocol for enhancing both aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Our findings provide practical implications to develop a performance-enhancing program specialized for adolescent Taekwondo athletes.

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