Sleep for Human Performance
About This Course
The course will provide an in-depth exploration of the relationship between sleep and human performance. Learners will learn about the physiological and neurobiological foundations of sleep, examining how sleep impacts cognitive and physical performance across the lifespan. The course also covers various sleep disorders, their effects on daily functioning, and the role of sleep in mental health. Learners will engage with contemporary research methodologies, interventions, and strategies aimed at optimizing sleep for enhanced performance in academic, occupational, and athletic contexts. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, including case studies and real-world scenarios.
What You'll Learn
• Comprehend the stages, cycles, and physiological mechanisms underlying sleep and its regulation.
• Analyse how sleep patterns and needs evolve from infancy through old age and the implications for health and performance.
• Analyse the relationship between sleep and cognitive/physical performance.
• Assess the effects of sleep quality and deprivation on memory, learning, problem-solving, creativity, physical health, and athletic performance.
• Identify common sleep disorders and understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and impact on overall performance and well-being.
• Formulate strategies to optimize sleep for peak performance in various domains, incorporating emerging sleep technologies."
Entry Requirements
"• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (preferably a four-year programme with Honours) in any field (preferably with subjects related to either psychology, physiology, or neuroscience).
• At least one year working experience if holding a three-year Bachelor’s degree (without Honours)
• Provide evidence of a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 85 (Internet-based) to establish proficiency in English if this is not their first language.
• All IELTS / TOEFL tests must have been taken not earlier than 3 years before the proposed date of admission."