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Abstract

Objectives: While sleep research in athletes is extensive, no research has investigated sleep in sports officials during a competitive season. This study explored the (a) self-reported quantity and quality of sleep obtained by sports officials according to the time of competition (day or evening) and (b) impact of reduced sleep on perceived decision-making ability. Design: Sports officials (n = 371) from various sporting codes completed an online questionnaire that evaluated self-reported sleep quantity and quality on habitual nights, before competition, and after competition, as well as perceived decision-making constructs. Results: With sleep restriction defined as less than 7 h of sleep, mixed-effects logistic regression revealed that the estimated probability of reporting reduced sleep quantity increased (pConclusion: Overall, sports officials are vulnerable to reduced quantity and quality of sleep before and after competition, with impaired perceived decision-making ability following nights of less than average sleep.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Vincent, GE and Onay, Z and Scanlan, AT and Elsworthy, N and Pitchford, NW and Lastella, M
Keywords:	Sleep, officials, decision-making, health
Journal or Publication Title:	Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Publisher:	Amer Alliance Health Phys Educ Rec & Dance
ISSN:	0270-1367
DOI / ID Number:	10.1080/02701367.2020.1722309
Copyright Information:	Copyright 2020 SHAPE America
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Pitchford, NW
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