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Variations in mood, sleep and physical performance during a training microcycle before a parataekwondo competition
Gustavo Cruz
1
,
Eduardo Stieler
1
,
Isadora Grade
1
,
Diego de Oliveira
1
,
Renato Guerreiro
1
,
Carlos Schuchter
1
,
Gilberto Cavalcante
1
,
Marco Túlio De Mello
1, 2
,
Andressa Silva
1
Advances in Rehabilitation
Online publish date: 2025/07/22
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Introduction
Parataekwondo is a recent addition to the Paralympic program, and research on training and preparation in this sport remains limited. Mood, sleep, and training load are key factors that can influence athletic performance, especially during the weeks preceding competition. This study aimed to compare training load, sleep, mood, and physical performance in elite para-athletes during the 14 days prior to a national Parataekwondo competition. Material and methods Four Brazilian national team para-athletes were monitored over 14 consecutive days. Sleep was assessed daily using Actigraphy. On days 1, 5, 8, and 12, athletes were evaluated using the Brazilian Mood Scale (BRUMS), Countermovement Jump (CMJ), Multiple Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKTmult), and Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT). After training, the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) was recorded. The significance level was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results No significant changes were observed in RPE (p = 0.07), training time (p = 0.52), arbitrary units (p = 0.24), CMJ (p = 0.22), reaction time (p = 0.46), or lapses (p = 0.44). However, the number of kicks in the FSKTmult was significantly higher on day 12 compared to day 1 (p = 0.04). Total Sleep Time (TST) and Sleep Efficiency (SE) significantly decreased in the second week (TST: p = 0.04; SE: p = 0.05), while mood remained stable with an iceberg profile. Conclusions Despite a reduction in sleep duration and quality, mood, reaction time, and general physical performance remained stable. Sport-specific performance improved, highlighting the importance of monitoring sleep and performance during pre-competition periods. keywords:
training, athletic performance, sleep quality, para-athletes, martial arts |
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