Early morning athletic practices may be substantially disrupting college athletes‘ sleep schedules, according to research released November 17, 2025. The findings highlight a potential trade-off between athletic demands and the restorative benefits of adequate sleep, impacting performance, academic success, and overall well-being.
The study underscores growing concerns about the intense time commitments placed on student-athletes. College athletes routinely face rigorous training schedules, academic coursework, and social pressures, creating a complex habitat where sleep often becomes a compromised priority. Insufficient sleep has been linked to increased injury risk,diminished cognitive function,and impaired athletic performance. Researchers suggest that adjusting practice times or implementing sleep hygiene education could mitigate these negative effects, and further investigation is planned to explore optimal scheduling strategies.
The research indicates that the timing of practices, specifically those held early in the morning, correlates with reduced sleep duration and poorer sleep quality among college athletes. Data collected reveal a pattern of sleep deprivation, potentially hindering recovery and impacting athletic capabilities. The study’s findings were retrieved November 17, 2025, from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-early-morning-affect-college-athletes.html.
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