Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Training Program Integrated in High-School Physical Education Classes, on Physical Condition, Physical Activity and Motivation for Exercise
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Adolescents
- Sponsor
- University of Évora
- Enrollment
- 274
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline Cardio-respiratory fitness at 4 months
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Levels of activity and physical condition among adolescents are low, increasing the risk of chronic diseases. The most recent literature suggests that physical activity and physical condition are correlated with improved biopsychosocial variables of the young. The School and, concretely, the Physical Education classes are privileged spaces, promoters of positive changes for the rest of the life. HIIT is an efficient alternative to the invested time compared to aerobic training, being a powerful stimulus in improving cardiorespiratory performance, muscles oxidative capacity and sensitivity to insulin. This study intends to verify the effectiveness and feasibility in the implementation of HIIT in High-School Physical Education classes. The activity levels and physical condition of the adolescents will be evaluated and identified, before and after 16 weeks of implementation of the training program, as well as their effects on the motivation for the practice.
Investigators
André Filipe Paulino da Silva Bento
Fellowship Researcher
University of Évora
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Students enrolled in years 10-12
Exclusion Criteria
- •Students will be ineligible if they do not provide parental consent to participate
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline Cardio-respiratory fitness at 4 months
Time Frame: 4 months
Assessed by Yo-Yo Intermitent Recovery Test 1(Tanner \& Gore, 2014)
Change from 4 months Cardio-respiratory fitness at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
Assessed by Yo-Yo Intermitent Recovery Test 1(Tanner \& Gore, 2014)
Change from baseline Muscular Strength at 4 months
Time Frame: 4 months
Assessed using push-up and curl-up tests (Plowman, 2013)
Change from 4 months Muscular Strength at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
Assessed using push-up and curl-up tests (Plowman, 2013)
Change from baseline Body Mass Index (BMI) at 4 months
Time Frame: 4 months
Assessed by Height and Weight (Dobbelsteyn, Joffres, MacLean, \& Flowerdew, 2001)
Change from 4 months Body Mass Index (BMI) at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
Assessed by Height and Weight (Dobbelsteyn, Joffres, MacLean, \& Flowerdew, 2001)
Change from baseline Physical Activity at 4 months
Time Frame: 4 months
Assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (iPAQ), and accelerometry (Actigraph - wGT3X-BT)
Change from 4 months Physical Activity at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
Assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (iPAQ), and accelerometry (Actigraph - wGT3X-BT)
Change from baseline Motivation at 4 months
Time Frame: 4 months
Assessed by Behavioral Regulation In Exercise Questionnaire (Cid et al., 2018).
Change from 4 months Motivation at 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
Assessed by Behavioral Regulation In Exercise Questionnaire (Cid et al., 2018).