Football Players, Physical Fitness, Reaction Time, Sleep Quality, Sport
Conditions
Keywords
football, reaction time, sleep quality, physical activity, sport, physical fitness
Brief summary
Football players need to use their cognitive skills to choose and execute actions in reaction to various stimuli throughout a match and training. Reaction time (RT), an important component of physical fitness, is a key variable for assessing higher cognitive function in football players. For athletes, sleep is also a critical factor influencing sports performance and is widely recognized as a key indicator of overall health. The aim of this study is to assess differences in reaction time and sleep quality as well as the association between these variables in a group of professional football players and a control group. The study analyzes 40 football players (study group) and 40 healthy, non-trained individuals (control group). Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and reaction times, both simple and complex, are assessed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester.
Interventions
OTHERWithout intervention.
Without intervention
Sponsors
University of Rzeszow
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study * Minimum of 3 years of experience playing football * Minimum of 3 training sessions per week * Age between 18 and 30 years * No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months * No disorders or conditions that may affect the study results
Exclusion criteria
* Lack of voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study * Less than 3 years of experience playing football * Less than 3 training sessions per week * Age under 18 or over 30 years * Presence of musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months * Presence of disorders or conditions that may affect the study results
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep quality | September 2024 | Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire which contained 10 questions about the quality of sleep from the last 4 weeks. |
| Reaction time | September 2024 | Reaction speed testing was performed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester. The tester comprises four components: a control panel, a set of manual and foot buttons, a light and sound stimulus indicator, and a power supply. |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed