The Impact of Sleep on Sports Performance

Title: The Impact of Sleep on Sports Performance Objective: The aim of this bachelor thesis is to analyze and evaluate the impact of sleep on sports performance. The work focuses on how the duration, quality, and structure of sleep influence both the physical and psychological performance of athletes. Furthermore, the objective is to assess the importance of sleep-related recovery within the training process and competitive period and to propose recommendations for optimizing sleep habits in order to maximize athletic performance. Methods: This bachelor thesis was conducted as a narrative review. Relevant scientific articles and studies were identified using four online databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCOhost. These were further supplemented with a review of literature cited in selected publications. Results: Based on the analysis of systematic review studies, it was found that sleep deprivation negatively affects both the physical and psychological aspects of performance, including strength, endurance, concentration, and decision-making. Key recommendations include maintaining a regular sleep schedule, appropriate timing of training and nutrition, avoiding stimulants in the evening, and the use of targeted supplementation. The findings indicate that interventions focused on sleep...