How Does Nightly Sleep and Strategic Napping Affect Cognitive and Physical Performance Of Elite Soccer Players?
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.3395Keywords:
Sleep quality, Sleep duration, Cognitive performance, Physical performanceAbstract
This is a systematic review that examines the impact of nightly sleep quality and duration and the use of strategic naps on cognitive and physical performance. The review will compile and analyze existing studies to find the relationship between sleep related factors and performance measures. The metrics include physical ability, cognitive function, recovery, injury risk, and fatigue. By including research that objective sleep measurements and performance metrics (sprint times, scanning frequency, and fitness scores), the review aims to identify consistent patterns. The end goal of this review is to offer insights and recommendations on how optimizing sleep and daytime naps can be used to enhance performance for soccer players.
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