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Kayla Farley, Paul McGrath, Molly Morris, Taylor Morris, Robert Shinkle

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9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Introduction: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is increasing in popularity as an alternative to traditional fitness. It often includes several repetitions of high resistance or explosive cardiovascular movements, done repeatedly in short periods of time. Prior studies have shown evidence that HIIT can not only provide some of the same physiological benefits as traditional training, but it can also provide a lot of psychological benefits as well. Many are starting to turn to this as an option to save time and still have the same benefits as traditional training. However, since HIIT is relatively new in the world of fitness, it is still unclear if it can match traditional training in terms of physical and cognitive benefits. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how HIIT classes affect college students' perceived stress and energy levels. The study is comparing the stress and energy levels, in terms of academics, mental, and physical levels, of the participants before and after the HIIT class they participated in. We predict that HIIT intervention will decrease stress levels and increase energy levels. Methods: We will use a survey to conduct information from approximately 75 University of Dayton students relating to their pre and post HIIT stress levels (mental, academic, physical) and energy levels (mental, physical). Information will be taken from students engaging in the Toned Zone and HIIT classes offered here at the UD RecPlex. We will conduct a t-test to analyze our significance levels. Discussion/Conclusions: While this study is still under investigation, our results will suggest how an intervention of HIIT affects the perceived mental and physical stress and energy levels. This will further highlight the significance of a HIIT training program and provide practical implications for trainers as an effective college Rec program of improving stress and energy levels.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Course Project - HSS 428 M2

Primary Advisor

Daniel F. Yang

Primary Advisor's Department

Health and Sport Science

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Education and Health Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Scholarship; Practical Wisdom

Investigating perceived stress and energy levels in college students before and after an intervention of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

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