Publications by authors named "Richard W Deuchrass"
The Effect of Sleep Quality and Quantity on Athlete's Health and Perceived Training Quality.
Front Sports Act Living
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- University athletes face unique stressors from training, academics, and social pressures, which can negatively impact their sleep and overall performance.
- A study involving 82 elite athletes revealed a decline in sleep quality and duration at the start of the academic year, leading to issues like mood changes and increased risk of injury or illness.
- Those who achieved at least 8 hours of quality sleep were associated with better mood, energy, training quality, and lower chances of suffering from stress-related problems, highlighting the importance of good sleep habits for athletic performance.
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate which anthropometric and physical performance variables characterised players that advanced to professional teams (professionals) and how these variables changed over time, compared to those that did not secure professional contracts (i.e. remained amateurs).
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