Sleep Optimisation for Athletic Performance & Wellbeing

Unlock the powerful connection between sleep and athletic performance with this comprehensive sleep optimisation course led by Dr David Garley and Dr Luke Gupta.

David is a GP and diagnoses and treats a wide variety of sleep disorders. He previously worked as a respiratory doctor in the NHS sleep clinic in the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Luke is a sleep scientist with over a decade of experience working within high performance sport, including premier league football teams, England rugby, The Lionesses, and Formula One, to name a few.

This course is designed specifically for personal trainers, coaches, and fitness professionals. This course dives into the science of sleep and provides actionable insights to help you enhance your clients’ performance, recovery, and well-being.

Explore the essential role of sleep in fitness, understand how physical activity impacts sleep quality, and learn to identify common sleep challenges faced by athletes, such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia. Through a blend of science-backed knowledge and practical tools, you’ll gain the skills to optimise sleep routines tailored to individual needs.

What You’ll Learn:

• Scientific Backdrop to Sleep: Grasp the foundations of sleep biology, including sleep cycles and architecture, to understand its role in health and performance.
• The Effect of Fitness on Sleep: Learn how exercise affects sleep quality and duration, and how different types of physical activity influence rest and recovery.
• Effects of Sleep on Fitness: Discover how sufficient, high-quality sleep boosts athletic performance, aids in recovery, and reduces injury risk.
• Common Sleep Problems in Athletes: Identify and address prevalent sleep issues in athletes, such as obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia, for improved health and performance.
• Measuring and Enhancing Sleep: Master tools like sleep hygiene practices and wearable tech to monitor and enhance sleep quality for you and your clients.
• Sleep Optimisation Techniques: Develop personalised strategies to help clients optimize their sleep routines, enhancing their training results and overall well-being.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of sleep science or provide holistic guidance to clients, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to make a tangible impact on their journey to peak performance.