OVERVIEW & CLASS DATES
This instructional four-day long training course is designed to educate and coach Marines. The goal is to guide participants toward becoming a more efficient PT leader, as well as to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of sustaning injuries. The dates for 2024 include:

• June 3-7, 2024
• August 5-9, 2024
• October 28 - November 1, 2024

DETAILS

• HITT for Small Unit Leaders (HSUL) Course
  • Designed Marine PT-leaders and instructors
  • Learn how to train Marines more efficiently and safely
    • Focusing on performance enhancement and injury prevention.
      • Improvements on CFT & PFT
      • Weight lost and maintenance
      • Improving coordination to minimize risk of injury
  • Able to adapt to train Marines in:
    • Group settings
    • Utilizing minimal resources
    • Modification of exercises for limited-duty Marines
    • Learn how to progress and modify exercises so accommodate a wide range of fitness levels
  • Learn fundamentals of HITT Training, and the HITT Methodology
  • HSUL Course Schedule for 2023:
    • TBD
  • To reserve a spot for a course:
    • Download form
      • HITT Course downloadable PDF form (rev March 2022, 5mb)
    • Fill out with direct supervisor’s signature (digital or wet)
    • Submit/email to installation HITT Coordinators
      • Randy Saldivar: Randy.Saldivar@usmc-mccs.org
      • Riana Rohmann: Riana.Rohmann@usmc-mccs.org

• Classes offered upon request 
• 30-minute high-intensity cardio session
  • Training sessions designed to push you to your limits
• Utilizing mostly indoor spin bikes, but also incorporates:
  • Concept rowers
  • Concept Ski-ergometers
  • Bodyweight plyometrics

Human Performance

Semper Fit Human Performance employs subject matter experts, including one of only two registered dietitians in the Marine Corps within Semper Fit. Our SME’s provide training, education, resources, and referrals that support mission readiness, optimal performance and resiliency.

Representatives from Human Performance hold regular health and nutrition classes and are available to come directly to individual units and offer briefs on topics such as BCP and remedial nutrition, fitness, injury prevention, weight loss, performance and sports nutrition, dietary supplement training, chronic diseases, tobacco cessation, sexual health, sleep and cognitive function and can also tailor presentations to fit specific needs.

The mission of the Semper Fit Human Performance is to educate and encourage beneficiaries (active duty, reservists, family members, retirees and civilian employees) to improve their health and well-being through the voluntary adoption of a healthy lifestyle.

The Marine Corps defines the following topics as the most prevalent health issues that impact mission readiness and are therefore the focus of the Human Performance Program.

Seven Semper Fit Elements:

• Performance Nutrition

• Chronic Diseases

• Tobacco Cessation

• Injury Prevention

• Sleep

• Cognitive Performance

• Sexual Health and Responsibility

• Trainers are available for specific Unit PT Activities in the HITT Center.
• Focus is to build comradery while training to improve:
  • CFT & PFT
  • Overall muscular strength & endurance
  • Speed & agility
  • Coordination, mobility, and flexibility
  • Specialized focus for specific goals like:
    • Weight-maintenance for BCP
    • Return-to-readiness with RCP or post-partum
• We can help! Contact one of our certified trainers at the HITT Center to schedule your own unit PT
  • 858-307-8776

• Specialized Classes
  • HITT Center offers periodic specialized classes/clinics
    • Olympic Lifting
    • Kettlebell Training
    • Pull-up clinics
    • Suspension Training & Athletic Performance
    • Mobility & recovery seminars
  • Check back often for information on what classes are coming up

• The Miramar Sports Complex
  |Elrod Avenue parking lot entrance, next to the track.
   
• The Barn Fitness Center
  To the right of the entrance.
   
• The HUB, Bldg. 5305
  On the basketball court; northwest corner of parking lot.
  NOTE: To access this unit, please visit the Barracks Support Center, located in Bldg. 5300.