Context is Key: University Sports Practice and its Influence on Sleep Patterns

Sport Mont 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pedro Pinheiro Paes, Frederico Camarotti Júnior, Wlaldemir Roberto Santos, Rubem Cordeiro Feitosa, Pedro Henrique Da Silva Zeferino, Bruna Daniele Monteiro Lima, Byanka Santos Cavalcante Oliveira, Marlene Salvina Fernandes da Costa
DOI: 10.26773/smj.260202
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References: 23

Abstract

Sleep is an essential component of health and is subject to deprivation in university and sports contexts. Its relationship with physical activity can be beneficial or harmful, depending on intensity and volume. This study investigated the influ ence of sports practice on the sleep patterns of university students, comparing athletes and non-athletes. Sixty UFPE students took part, 30 athletes (15 men and 15 women) and 30 non-athletes (15 men and 15 women), who answered the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleep iness Scale (ESS). Statistical analyses were carried out using parametric and non-parametric tests (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sleep and related disorders Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Physical Activity and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Sport Mont
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
11–18
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN