SMS 186 High Intensity Training

1 Credit(s) PGR

This course is an introduction to the methodology and foundational movements of high intensity training practices used in programs such as HIIT and CrossFit that serve to benefit the students’ physical, mental, social and emotional health. The course includes classroom instruction, as well as hands on training for a wide variety of movements and types of training regimens that include but are not limited to: mobility exercises, body weight and gymnastic movements, plyometrics, the Olympic lifts as well as traditional strength and conditioning exercises. Major emphasis will be on the application of safe training techniques and their integration into the students’ training program. This course partially satisfies the Personal Growth and Responsibility general education requirement. This course meets two hours per week and is open to all students.