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Adverse Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Athletic Performance
Presentation Year
2026
College or Department
College of Professional Studies
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Sleep is crucial to physical recovery, brain function, and health which contribute greatly to athletic performance. Athletes often find themselves sleep deprived due to training demands, academic or work obligations, travel, and stress related to competition. Studies have shown that lack of sleep can have adverse effects on the body and brain. Endurance, recovery, reaction time, and decision making can all be decreased by sleep deprivation. This article reviews how sleep deprivation as well as sleep quality affect athletes' performance.
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Armando
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Morales
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Asm174@humbolt.edu
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