The effect of 24 hours sleep deprivation on Function Neuropsychological in athletes and non-athlete students

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Master of Physical Education

2 Assistant Professor. Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

3 Professor. Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

Abstract

Background and Aims: Sleep deprivation can have many effects, including reduced cognitive function, reduced awareness and alertness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 24 hours on Function Neuropsychological in athletes and non-athlete students. sleep deprivation
Materials and Method: This research was carried out as a semi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design. 20 students were selected from students of dormitory of Shahid Chamran University and divided into two groups: athletes and non-athletes. First, a pretest was taken and participants performed a simple and choice reaction time. A week later the participants arrived at the 8-night campus under the control of a student dormitory and were deprived of sleep on the same night, after which at 8:00, the participants performed a simple and choice reaction time test and their grades were recorded as a post-test score. T-test was used to compare pre-test and post-test.
Results: One night insomnia significantly altered the simple and choice reaction time in both athletic and non-athletic groups (p<0/05). But the devastating impact on the non-athlete group is greater than that of the athlete.
Conclusion: 24-hour sleep deprivation affects all internal organs including the brain, limbs, and all integrated systems. Sleep deprivation can affect the simple and choice reaction time of individuals.

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