The application of high-intensity interval training in college physical education and the improvement of students' physical and mental quality
Question
How might HIIT be applied in college physical education to improve students' physical and mental quality?
Summary
This narrative article argues that HIIT could be introduced into college physical education to address obesity, low fitness, and depressive symptoms among Chinese college students, but it does not report a new intervention trial.
Methodology
- Target population of college students; no original sample.
- Flexible mixed exercises.
- Intensity: High/low alternation; individualized.
- Narrative review and applied commentary
- Narrative fitness and obesity claims were tracked.
Outcomes
Implementation rationale
The authors argue HIIT may improve student physical and mental health, but no original trial results are reported.
Insights
- HIIT education and conservative progression are important when users have limited familiarity with interval training.
- College or app programs should include screening and recovery prompts rather than presenting HIIT as universally appropriate.
Limitations
- Narrative review/commentary rather than original intervention research.
- No exact HIIT protocol, sample size, adherence, adverse events, or measured outcomes.
Safety
- No adverse events were reported because this was not an intervention trial.
- The article recommends individualized intensity, monitoring fatigue/recovery, and regular assessment to avoid overtraining or insufficient training.