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The Sleep Behaviour of Students’ Athletes in the Nights Prior to Competition

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  • Olufemi A. Adegbesan
  • James Matthews
  • Mary. N Pindar
  • Celina. M Adewunmi

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The prevalence of sleep disturbance in athletes’ in the nights prior to important competitions or games is a worrisome phenomenon. Sixty-one athletes from an Irish university with age range of 19- 26 years were asked about their sleep habits in the nights prior to important competitions using the ‘Competitive Sport Sleep’’, questionnaire with a descriptive research design approach. Results indicated that (85%) of athletes had experienced poor sleep in the nights prior to a sports event. The causes of sleep disturbance were attributed as being more internal than external, with reasons such as nervousness and thoughts about competition particularly prevalent.

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  • Olufemi A. Adegbesan & James Matthews & Mary. N Pindar & Celina. M Adewunmi, 2020. "The Sleep Behaviour of Students’ Athletes in the Nights Prior to Competition," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(1), pages 1-24, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:24
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