Politechnika Opolska. Wydział Wychowania Fizycznego i Fizjoterapii
Abstract
Physical Education classes fail to reach the minimum levels of moderate-vigorous activity
recommended by international policies (50% of the class duration). Although several methodological
strategies have been suggested in scientific literature to combat this limitation, few proposals exist in
educational practice in this context. In this sense, the objective of this work was to integrate the
emerging high intensity interval training method into a traditional learning unit of Physical Education
with the intention of increasing intensity. The results showed that the students analysed improve their
body composition and some components of the physical condition, in a non-significant manner. In
conclusion, it seems to be a priority to include methodological strategies during physical education
classes in order to achieve adequate intensity. The method presented in this practical proposal
shows a positive trend in improving health in schoolchildren, although future research is necessary to
confirm or refute the results found