Sleep and Rest Copy

Learning Objectives

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1. Understand the impact recovery has on muscle growth and tissue repair.
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2. Recognize the fact that you cannot out-train a bad diet nor under-sleep good training.
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3. Identify the minimum hours of sleep needed nightly and the impact sleep loss has on injury risk.
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4. Practice appropriate technique for recovery and power napping.
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5. Evaluate the impact on the immune system and the effect on injury and infection rates during periods of poor rest and recovery.
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6. Consider the impact of technology (blue light, distraction, etc) on sleep, rest and recovery.
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