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.

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.

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.

Feasibility and Provisional Efficacy of Embedding High-Intensity Interval Training Into Physical Education Lessons: A Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nigel Harris ◽  
Isaac Warbrick ◽  
Denise Atkins ◽  
Alain Vandal ◽  
Lindsay Plank ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Recruitment Rate ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Cluster Randomized

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of generalist school teachers delivering curriculum connected high-intensity interval training in a school’s physical education class time. Method: Two schools volunteered to participate. A total of 84 students (11.9 [0.5] y, M = 64 and F = 19) volunteered to participate. Four classes from 2 schools were randomized to either intervention (n = 53) or control (n = 31) for one school term (8 wk). Intervention class teachers participated in a 1-day workshop instructing them how to deliver twice weekly, high-intensity interval training sessions. The control classes continued with their usual physical education curriculum. Recruitment, intervention fidelity, and program satisfaction were assessed. Preliminary efficacy (primary outcome cardiorespiratory fitness) was quantified using generalized linear mixed models, expressed as effect size. A range of secondary outcomes was also assessed. Results: The recruitment rate was 88%. About 84% of the sessions were delivered. The heart rate peak over all sessions was 89.6% (13%) of the predicted maximum. The intervention teachers reported high levels of satisfaction. Almost all student participants were positive about participating. No adverse events occurred. The adjusted between-group difference for cardiorespiratory fitness was trivial (effect size 0.02). Conclusions: This teacher-delivered high-intensity interval training program was feasible and acceptable to both teachers and student participants. It is therefore potentially scalable.

scholarly journals The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Periods on Morning Serum Testosterone and Cortisol Levels and Physical Fitness in Men Aged 35–40 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2143
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Ambroży ◽  
Łukasz Rydzik ◽  
Zbigniew Obmiński ◽  
Wiesław Błach ◽  
Natalia Serafin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Intensive physical activity largely modulates resting concentrations of blood cortisol (C) and testosterone (T) and their molar ratio, which is defined as the anabolic–catabolic index and expressed as T/C × 102. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of the author’s high-intensity training program on T, C, T/C × 102, and selected physical fitness indices in men between 35 and 40 years of age. Methods: The experiment was conducted on a group of 30 healthy men, divided into control and experimental groups. The experimental group followed a high-intensity 8-week training program, which included three sessions per week, each of them lasting 1 h and consisting of intensive-interval exercises followed by strength circuit exercises. The controls did not change their previous recreational physical activity. T, C, and T/C × 102 were measured before and after the experiment for all participants. Physical performance was examined using a standardized laboratory exercise test to determine maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). Results: There were statistically significant increases in T (by 36.7%) and T/C × 102 (by 59%), while C somewhat dropped (by 12%) in the experimental group. No changes in the hormonal indices were found in the control group. After completing the experimental training, there were no statistically significant changes in aerobic capacity, but it improved muscle strength in the men studied. Conclusions: High-intensity interval training, continued over an 8-week period, modulates (significantly and positively) the balance between testosterone and cortisol levels and improves physical capacity in men aged 35–40 years.

High-Intensity Interval Training-Based Fitness Education in Middle School Physical Education: A Limited-Efficacy Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Senlin Chen ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Jared Androzzi ◽  
Baofu Wang ◽  
Xiangli Gu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Implementation Fidelity ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Fitness Education ◽  
Limited Efficacy ◽  
High Intensity Interval

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the limited efficacy of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based fitness education unit in middle school physical education (PE). Method: The study took place in six PE classes at one middle school located in the southern United States. The authors conveniently assigned the classes to treatment (n = 3 classes; 113 students) or control (n = 3 classes; 119 students) groups. Two trained PE specialists implemented the HIIT lessons two to three times per week for 8 weeks. The authors collected mixed methods data at the student, class, and teacher levels for the evaluation. Results: The focus group teacher interview with the teachers, field observations, and accelerometer-determined in-class physical activity data revealed sound implementation fidelity. The HIIT-based fitness education condition also showed greater improvement in physical activity and fitness knowledge and attenuated decline in curl-up scores compared with the control. Conclusion: The findings support the limited efficacy of implementing HIIT for fitness education in middle school PE programs.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF A 12 WEEK RECREATIONAL FOOTBALL AND HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS IN OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN

2018 ◽  
pp. 435
Author(s):  
Nemanja Cvetković ◽  
Emilija Stojanović ◽  
Nenad Stojiljković ◽  
Dušan Nikolić ◽  
Zoran Milanović
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Intensity Of Exercise

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 12 week recreational football and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical fitness in overweight children. Forty-two overweight and obese boys aged 11-13 were randomly divided into three groups: HIIT group (n = 14), recreational football (n = 14) and a control group that attended regular physical education classes (n = 14). Physical fitness components were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of training at the same time of the day and under similar conditions, including: countermovement jump (CMJ), sprint over 10 and 30 m, flexibility and biochemical parameters (leukocytes, erythrocytes, hemoglobin, glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides). HIIT group increased explosive power of lower extremities by 7.16% (small ES), while the recreational football group recorded slightly less increase of 6.57% (small ES). HIIT led to a statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in the number of erythrocytes in the blood (8.90%). The recreational football program influenced the improvement of results in variables spreading lying on the back (6.21%) and the number of erythrocytes (↑ 9.11%). Twelve-weeks of recreational football and HIIT can lead to positive changes in muscle fitness, flexibility and biochemical parameters in overweight and obese children. Compared to the experimental groups, the control group noted minor changes in the aforementioned variables, which indicates the lack of intensity of exercise programs in regular classes of physical education.

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