Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title PHED 1151: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with TRX Suspension Training

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students High Intensity Interval Training techniques including overall muscle strength, core training with increased power concepts by utilizing the TRX suspension trainer workout system. HIIT, also known as metabolic conditioning, requires the student to engage in directed, intense physical activity for short bursts, repeatedly, with limited recovery time. This format of training provides a tremendous aerobic, anaerobic, strengthening and power building workout. The TRX Suspension Trainer uses leverage, gravity and the individual’s bodyweight to perform hundreds of intense exercises. Suspension training with bodyweight exercises develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. The Versatility of HIIT TRX training offers a huge variety of exercises to choose from, and build on, for effective aerobic and anaerobic workouts. This course includes basic anatomy and physiological principles regarding how to increase aerobic and anaerobic load and the process for increasing physical demands for improvement in the areas of aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, muscle endurance, core stability and quality of life.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2021

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Basic Anatomy
  2. Physiology Principles
  3. Cardiovascular Endurance
  4. Body Composition
  5. Muscle Strength
  6. Muscle Endurance
  7. Flexibility
  8. Safe Use of TRX Equipment for HIIT Training
  9. Safe Techniques of TRX/HIIT Training
  10. High Intensity Interval TRX Training Program and Guidelines
  11. Exercise Techniques
  12. Chest
  13. Back
  14. Shoulders
  15. Arms
  16. Legs
  17. Core
  18. Effective Techniques for High Interval TRX Training Progression
  19. Designing and Individualized TRX Training Program

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and how they evolve as a result of HIIT TRX training.
  2. Demonstrate safe and effective HIIT/TRX training techniques.
  3. Demonstrate proper use of HIIT/TRX training aspects for the arms, legs, neck, shoulders, chest and core.
  4. Demonstrate proper warm-up, stretching and cool down techniques.
  5. Design an HIIT/TRX training program to meet their individual training objectives.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None