APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
The Importance of Child Physical Fitness: An Examination of Sleep Patterns and Cortisol Levels
- Angelin Tai
Binghamton University, The State University of New York - Sara Ventrello
Binghamton University, The State University of New York - Savanna Russiello-Tous
Binghamton University, The State University of New York - Ashley Soliwoda
Binghamton University, The State University of New York - Kimberly Jaussi
Binghamton University, The State University of New York - Eric Hoffman
Binghamton University (SUNY) - Paul Visich
University of New England - Rebecca Place
Abstract
This research considers exercise activity levels, cortisol levels, number of sleep awakenings, and average sleep. Literature indicates that exercise is linked to decreases in cortisol levels, which is attributed to a normal sleep pattern. Results of this study suggest a significant inverse relationship between exercise and number of sleep awakenings.
Sleep
