Effects of a 2-Week High-Intensity Training Camp on Sleep Activity of Professional Rugby League Athletes

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 928-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi R. Thornton ◽  
Grant M. Duthie ◽  
Nathan W. Pitchford ◽  
Jace A. Delaney ◽  
Dean T. Benton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Rugby League ◽  
Training Camp ◽  
High Intensity Training ◽  
Time In Bed ◽  
Nighttime Sleep ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Purpose:To investigate the effects of a training camp on the sleep characteristics of professional rugby league players compared with a home period.Methods:During a 7-d home and 13-d camp period, time in bed (TIB), total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), and wake after sleep onset were measured using wristwatch actigraphy. Subjective wellness and training loads (TL) were also collected. Differences in sleep and TL between the 2 periods and the effect of daytime naps on nighttime sleep were examined using linear mixed models. Pearson correlations assessed the relationship of changes in TL on individuals’ TST.Results:During the training camp, TST (–85 min), TIB (–53 min), and SE (–8%) were reduced compared with home. Those who undertook daytime naps showed increased TIB (+33 min), TST (+30 min), and SE (+0.9%). Increases in daily total distance and training duration above individual baseline means during the training camp shared moderate (r = –.31) and trivial (r = –.04) negative relationships with TST.Conclusions:Sleep quality and quantity may be compromised during training camps; however, daytime naps may be beneficial for athletes due to their known benefits, without being detrimental to nighttime sleep.

Sleep Quality but Not Quantity Altered With a Change in Training Environment in Elite Australian Rules Football Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan W. Pitchford ◽  
Sam J. Robertson ◽  
Charli Sargent ◽  
Justin Cordy ◽  
David J. Bishop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Time In Bed ◽  
Australian Rules Football ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose:To assess the effects of a change in training environment on the sleep characteristics of elite Australian Rules football (AF) players.Methods:In an observational crossover trial, 19 elite AF players had time in bed (TIB), total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), and wake after sleep onset (WASO) assessed using wristwatch activity devices and subjective sleep diaries across 8-d home and camp periods. Repeated-measures ANOVA determined mean differences in sleep, training load (session rating of perceived exertion [RPE]), and environment. Pearson product–moment correlations, controlling for repeated observations on individuals, were used to assess the relationship between changes in sleep characteristics at home and camp. Cohen effect sizes (d) were calculated using individual means.Results:On camp TIB (+34 min) and WASO (+26 min) increased compared with home. However, TST was similar between home and camp, significantly reducing camp SE (–5.82%). Individually, there were strong negative correlations for TIB and WASO (r = -.75 and r = -.72, respectively) and a moderate negative correlation for SE (r = -.46) between home and relative changes on camp. Camp increased the relationship between individual s-RPE variation and TST variation compared with home (increased load r = -.367 vs .051, reduced load r = .319 vs –.033, camp vs home respectively).Conclusions:Camp compromised sleep quality due to significantly increased TIB without increased TST. Individually, AF players with higher home SE experienced greater reductions in SE on camp. Together, this emphasizes the importance of individualized interventions for elite team-sport athletes when traveling and/or changing environments.

scholarly journals Sleep maturation influences cognitive development of preterm toddlers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Ando ◽  
Hidenobu Ohta ◽  
Yuko Yoshimura ◽  
Machiko Nakagawa ◽  
Yoko Asaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Brain Maturation ◽  
Sleep Diary ◽  
Sleep Regulation ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Daytime Nap ◽  
Nighttime Sleep ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractOur recent study on full-term toddlers demonstrated that daytime nap properties affect the distribution ratio between nap and nighttime sleep duration in total sleep time but does not affect the overall total amount of daily sleep time. However, there is still no clear scientific consensus as to whether the ratio between naps and nighttime sleep or just daily total sleep duration itself is more important for healthy child development. In the current study, to gain an answer to this question, we examined the relationship between the sleep properties and the cognitive development of toddlers born prematurely using actigraphy and the Kyoto scale of psychological development (KSPD) test. 101 premature toddlers of approximately 1.5 years of age were recruited for the study. Actigraphy units were attached to their waist with an adjustable elastic belt for 7 consecutive days and a child sleep diary was completed by their parents. In the study, we found no significant correlation between either nap or nighttime sleep duration and cognitive development of the preterm toddlers. In contrast, we found that stable daily wake time was significantly associated with better cognitive development, suggesting that sleep regulation may contribute to the brain maturation of preterm toddlers.

Features of the Professional Direction of University Students in the Era of Digitalization

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
A. Fatyhova ◽  
O. Bakanev ◽  
I. Kohanovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Internal Conflict ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

In the digital era, the success of the professional development of future specialists in the process of obtaining higher education largely depends on their professional orientation (PN). Despite the significant interest in the subject of the study, the problem of identifying the factors that affect PN remains poorly understood. The purpose of the study is to determine the factors of the formation of PN of students enrolled in training and retraining programs, and the features of PN in the digital era. The article reveals the content and structure of the PN of future specialists in the era of digitalization. According to the results of the empirical research, the relationship of students' PN with indicators of life-meaning orientations, motives for choosing a profession and training was revealed; the relationship between students' life-meaning orientations and indicators of motives for choosing a profession and training at the stage of digitalization of education. The factors influencing the personal condition, and the factors of the formation of the personal condition of students, who are trained according to the programs of training and retraining of specialists, have been determined. As a result of an empirical study, it was concluded that a negative impact on the formation of PN is created by factors caused by various life circumstances, lack of independence of decisions in choosing a profession, low reflection of life goals, prospects for the future, rigidity of volitional and personal qualities, internal conflict in the structure of personality relationships, low pleasure training and the like. At the same time, the level of PN is significantly higher among students who receive a second higher education and who understand its importance at the stage of digitalization of education.

507 Clinical Impression of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) at initial Sleep Medicine (SM) consultation and its clinical correlates

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A199-A200
Author(s):  
Leon Rosenthal ◽  
Raúl Aguilar Roblero
Keyword(s):  
Lower Energy ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Clinical Impression ◽  
Sleep Onset Latency ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Time In Bed ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Cardinal Symptom

Abstract Introduction EDS represents a cardinal symptom in SM. Use of subjective scales are prevalent, which have a modest correlation with the MSLT. While the Clinical Global Impression has been used in research, reports of clinical impression (CI) in medical practice are lacking. We report on the CI of EDS in a convenience sample of patients undergoing initial consultation. Methods Patients reported primary, secondary symptoms and completed the Sleep Wake Activity Inventory (SWAI) prior to Tele-Medicine consultation. A SM physician completed the assessment which included ascertainment of CI of EDS (presence S+ / absence S-). Results There were 39 ♂and 13 ♀. The CI identified 26 patients in each group (S+/S-). Age (52 [14]), BMI (33 [7]), reported time in bed, sleep time, sleep onset latency and # of awakenings did not differ. All identified a primary symptom (S-: 21, S+: 19 reported snoring or a previous Dx of OSA). Sleepiness as a 1ry or 2ry symptom was identified by 0 in the S- and by 13 in the S+ groups. Refreshing quality of sleep differed (χ2 <0.05): un-refreshing sleep was reported by 7 (S-) and by 13 (S+). Naps/week: 0.7 [1.5] and 1.57 [1.5] for the S-, S+ groups respectively (p<0.05). A main effect (p<0.01) was documented on the SWAI. We report on the Sleepiness [SS] and Energy Level [EL] scales (lower scores on the SS reflect higher sleepiness while lower scores on EL denote higher energy). Higher sleepiness (p<0.01) 43 [12] and lower energy levels 24 [6] (p<0.05) were documented on the S+ group (S- 61 [17], and 18 [6] respectively). Available spouse’s Epworth score on 29 patients: S- patients 5.8 [4] and S+ 10.2 [6] (p<0.05). Dx of OSA was identified among all but 1 in the S+ group. Also, Insomnia was diagnosed among 11 (S-) and 19 (S+) patients (p<0.05) despite only 3 and 7 (respectively) identifying it as a presenting symptom. Conclusion While snoring or previous Dx of OSA were prevalent motivations for consultation, sleepiness and insomnia were clinically relevant among a substantial number of patients. Unrefreshing sleep, daytime naps, lower energy, and higher sleepiness were ubiquitous among S+ patients. Support (if any):

Development of children’s reading and writing skills at level of primary education in Azerbaijan

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (07) ◽  
pp. 93-95
Author(s):  
Sevinj Mais Nurullayeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Human beings perceive of the outside world by listening and reading skills; he also conveys his emotions, thoughts, dreams and impressions to his opponents with his speaking and writing skills. In other words, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing is the ability to explain. For this, developing reading, writing skills in primary school children is important. The relationship between this skills should be well understood and attention should be paid to these skills in education and training. Key words: Primary education, researches, reading, writing, relationship of reading and writing

Sleep and the gut microbiota in preschool aged children

SLEEP ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanan Wang ◽  
Marcel van de Wouw ◽  
Lauren Drogos ◽  
Elnaz Vaghef-Mehrabani ◽  
Raylene A Reimer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Sleep Onset ◽  
Sleep Efficiency ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Novel Association ◽  
Human Adults ◽  
Time Awake ◽  
Nighttime Sleep ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Sleep plays a significant role in the mental and physical development of children. Emerging evidence in animals and human adults indicates a relationship between sleep and the gut microbiota; however, it is unclear whether the sleep of preschoolers during a key developmental period, associates with features of their gut microbiota. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between sleep and gut microbiota in preschool aged children (4.37 ±0.48 years, n=143). Sleep measures included total nighttime sleep (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), and wake-time after sleep onset (WASO) assessed using actigraphy. Beta-diversity differences between children with low and high TST (p =0.048) suggest gut microbiota community differences. Particularly, relative abundance of Bifidobacterium was higher in the high TST group and Bacteroides, was higher in children who had higher SE and low WASO (LDA score >2). In contrast, some Lachnospiraceae members including Blautia and Coprococcus 1 were associated with shorter nighttime sleep duration and less efficiency, respectively. We also found a group of faecal metabolites, including specific neuroactive compounds and immunomodulating metabolites were associated with greater sleep efficiency and less time awake at night. Notably, tryptophan and its metabolizing products were higher in children who had higher SE or lower WASO (LDA score >2); concentration of propionate was higher in children with lower WASO (p =0.036). Overall, our results reveal a novel association between sleep and gut microbiota in preschool aged children. Longer nighttime sleep and greater sleep efficiency were associated with specific commensal bacteria that may regulate sleep through modulating neurotransmitter metabolism and the immune system.

The Relationship of Personality Traits to the Employment Status of Persons who are Blind

1996 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.D. Hagemoser
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Type A Behavior ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Content Scales ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Two levels of education (high school or less and training beyond high school) and nine content scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) were used to predict employment-related outcomes among a sample of 109 blind adults. It was found that education, anger, cynicism, obsessiveness, and family problems were significant predictors of employability. Furthermore, 80 percent of the employed subjects and 71.4 percent of the unemployed subjects were classified by low self-esteem, education, and cynicism and the underemployed had higher mean scores than the nonunderemployed on cynicism and Type A behavior.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.V. Dougherty
Keyword(s):  
Thomas More ◽  
The Past ◽  
Support Points ◽  
Marsilio Ficino ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Scholastic Philosophy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pope Alexander Vi ◽  
Aristotelian Metaphysics ◽  
And Training

The Renaissance philosopher Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (b. 1463–d. 1494) is best known today for his Oratio de hominis dignitate, a speech often touted as an emblematic expression of the Renaissance. Originally, however, the Oratio was intended to open a debate in Rome where Pico had hoped to dispute his Conclusiones nongentae, a work of nine hundred theses covering a vast array of philosophical, theological, and esoteric topics that Pico had published in late 1486. A papal prohibition by Innocent VIII, however, canceled the planned disputation, and Pico was excommunicated after he authored in 1487 his Apologia, a sharp defense of thirteen of the nine hundred theses that had been identified as doctrinally problematic by an ecclesiastical commission. Pico was only fully rehabilitated in 1493 by the new pope Alexander VI. Pico’s other extant works testify to his wide-ranging interests and training. In addition to studying ancient and scholastic philosophy, Pico learned Hebrew, Aramaic, and Arabic, and he was one of the first to use Kabbalah to support points of Christian doctrine. He had a life-long interest in reconciling philosophers of the past, arguing that the main oppositions between Platonic and Aristotelian metaphysics were simply verbal, and he intended to publish a work titled Concordia Platonis Aristotelisque. He had an early epistolary debate with Ermolao Barbaro on the relationship of philosophy and rhetoric, wrote on metaphysics in De ente et uno, engaged in biblical exegesis in the Heptaplus, and criticized astrology in his longest book, the unfinished Disputationes. Pico enjoyed the protection of Lorenzo de’ Medici and his intellectual contacts included Marsilio Ficino, Angelo Poliziano, and Girolamo Savonarola. Much of Pico’s work was published posthumously in 1496 by his nephew and literary executor, Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola. Pico was introduced to an English audience in the early 16th century by Thomas More, who produced an abbreviated English rendering of Gianfrancesco’s biography of his uncle, along with translations of three letters and several short spiritual writings by Pico.

The Relationship of Closure Speed and Training on Target Identification for Unmanned Vehicle Operators

2010 ◽  
Vol 54 (19) ◽  
pp. 1478-1482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Phillips ◽  
Javier Rivera ◽  
Thomas Fincannon ◽  
Aaron S. Dietz ◽  
Ariel Afek
Keyword(s):  
Target Identification ◽  
Unmanned Vehicle ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Evaluasi Pengembangan Usaha Ekonomi Produktif di Desa Sebangau Mulya Sekitar Kawasan Taman Nasional Sebangau

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-211
Author(s):  
Tito Surogo ◽  
Revi Sunaryati ◽  
Masliani
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
National Park ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Economic Assistance ◽  
Business Programs ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Taman Nasional Sebagau (TNS) or Sebangau National Park has been now striving to provide optimal benefits for the community surrounding its area through productive economic business development program, as it did in one buffer village, namely Sebangau Mulya. This program aims to improve community welfare, and as a form of community involvement in preserving the TNS area. However, the success of the program remains questionable. This study aims, first, to examine the development of productive economic business programs in Sebangau Mulya Village. Second, to analyze the effect of such program on the welfare of villagers. The research sample was 40 villagers who received direct assistance from the program. This figure account for 10% of the villagers. Descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression were used to study the relationship of 7 independent variables, namely facilitators (X1), institutions (X2), human resources capacity (X3), skills and knowledge of human resources (X4), type of productive economic assistance (X5), counseling and training (X6) and supervision (X7) with 1 dependent variable, i.e. community welfare. The results show that the program has been providing positive benefits, marked by the increase of cattle and goats number, compared to those provided by TNS management five years before. In addition, the program has been successfully tying villagers and TNS management in maintaining and managing the area according to the planned agenda. The factors that partially influence the beneficiaries welfare is skills and knowledge (X4), which is amounting to 26.80%. Since the community in carrying out productive economic businesses is in accordance with their skills and knowledge so that they are able to develop ideal businesses with the environmental conditions of Sebangau Mulya Village. Other six factors have no significant effect on villagers’ welfare.

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