High-Intensity Interval Training for Field Sport Athletes Online CE Course

This course consists of the following:

• High-Intensity Interval Training for Field Sport Athletes video presentation
• Slide deck
• Practice exam
• Online continuing education exam

High-Intensity Interval Training for Field Sport Athletes provides an in-depth exploration of the application of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to field sport athletes, including soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and rugby athletes. Addressing the unique energy system demands of these sports, you will learn how to optimize HIIT within a total conditioning program. With an emphasis on the importance of tailoring HIIT sessions to the specific needs of an athlete rather than relying on traditional methods that are often insufficient for team-based sports, you’ll get a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for how to use HIIT to truly enhance performance. You’ll get clear methods for addressing common concerns, including how to balance HIIT with practice demands and finding the optimal balance between aerobic and anaerobic work. Additionally, you’ll get tips on integrating the latest advances in sports technology, showing how tools like GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and metabolic testing can be used to further individualize and refine HIIT training. With a mix of practical and advanced strategies, this presentation will help new and seasoned coaches alike create effective, well-structured HIIT conditioning programs to enhance game-day performance while minimizing overtraining and fatigue.

Learning Objectives

• Define high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
  • Describe the benefits of HIIT for field sport athletes.
  • Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.
  • Apply key principles when implementing HIIT.
  • Periodize HIIT for your teams.
  • Individualize HIIT prescription for athletes.
  • Calculate metrics such as maximal aerobic speed and anaerobic speed reserve.
• Integrate heart rate monitoring and GPS monitoring into HIIT.

Audience

Certified strength and conditioning professionals, sport coaches, and personal trainers.

Victor Hoffmann, MS, CSCS, USAW, TPI L-1, CES, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with eight years of experience working with collegiate athletes in various sports, including soccer, cross country, track and field, and basketball. He is currently a strength and conditioning coach at Mississippi State University, where he works with women’s soccer and golf. Throughout his career, he has developed and implemented high-level conditioning programs for multiple championship athletes and teams. An endurance athlete himself, Victor has completed multiple marathons and ultramarathons. His certifications include those from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA Weightlifting (USAW), and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).