Ajay Kosaraju

How Does Nightly Sleep and Strategic Napping Affect Cognitive and Physical Performance Of Elite Soccer Players?

Started July 3, 2025

Abstract or project description

My project will be a systematic review examining the impact of nightly sleep quality and duration, as well as the use of strategic naps on cognitive and physical performance. The review will compile and analyze existing studies to find the relationship between sleep related factors and impactful performance measures. Some metrics include physical ability, cognitive function, recovery, injury risk, and fatigue. By including research that uses both objective sleep measurements and performance metrics (sprint times, scanning frequency, and fitness scores), the review aims to identify consistent patterns. The end goal of the project is to offer practical insights and recommendations on how optimizing sleep and daytime naps can be used as a performance-enhancing strategy for soccer players.