THE IMPACT OF SLEEP ON TRAINING PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL RECOVERY OF STUDENTS AT THANH HOA UNIVERSITY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

Abstract

This paper examined the impact of sleep on training performance and physical recovery among students at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. A survey of 350 students showed that 58% slept less than six hours per day, while only 14% slept over seven hours. Sleep-deprived students had poorer performance, lower concentration, greater fatigue, and slower recovery, whereas those with seven to eight hours of sleep recovered faster, had less muscle soreness, and maintained better performance. The study highlights sleep as a key factor in training effectiveness and injury prevention, recommending measures to raise sleep awareness, adjust schedules, improve living conditions, use sleep-tracking technology, and provide health guidance.