Abstract
Sleep is a universal, biological need, foundational to human biology. Poor sleep health is associated with worse physical performance, greater likelihood of illness, injury risk, decreased recovery, metabolic dysregulation, cardiovascular risk, cognitive dysfunction, worse mental health, and decreased longevity. Most outcomes that are important for athletes are at least partially impacted by sleep. Yet, sleep-related problems are common among athletes, under-recognized, and under-addressed. This chapter will outline the basics of sleep and sleep–wake regulation, how it is measured, and how sleep problems arise. It will also describe different types of sleep disorders, describing presentation and symptoms, as well as treatment approaches. Then, the relationship between sleep and outcomes in athletes will be discussed, as well as strategies for developing a robust sleep health program within an athletics organization. Finally, recommendations for athletics programs are provided.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Mental Health Care for Elite Athletes |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 31-49 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031083648 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031083631 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Insomnia
- Measurement
- Sleep
- Sleep deprivation
- Sleep disorders
- Wearables
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Psychology