Guest Editors
Zeng Zhou
Department of Physical Education, Central South University
Dr. Zhou Zeng is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education at Central South University. His primary research interests lie in sports science, with particular emphasis on innovative applications of digital sports technologies, the role of exercise in health promotion, and the interaction between physical activity and sleep quality. His research is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies like wearable devices and data analytics to explore how scientific exercise interventions can improve public health and well-being. As a Guest Editor, he looks forward to exploring new findings and future trends with fellow scholars to advance the development of this field.
Chen Jiawei
Hunan Mechanical and Electrical Polytechnic
Chen Jiawei is a doctoral student and assistant professor. His research is rooted in behavioral medicine at the intersection of physical activity and sleep science. His work focuses on elucidating the bidirectional physiological and neurobehavioral mechanisms linking exercise behaviors with sleep architecture and circadian regulation. He investigates how patterns of physical activity influence sleep quality, recovery processes, and subsequent daytime functioning, as well as the role of sleep in exercise adherence, athletic performance, and injury prevention. In parallel, his research examines the combined impact of physical activity and sleep on metabolic health, cognitive function, and psychological well-being across diverse populations.Through his work, Chen aims to bridge movement science and sleep medicine by developing evidence-based interventions that optimize the synergistic relationship between active living and restorative sleep. He is committed to translating scientific insights into practical strategies that support improved health, performance, and overall well-being.
Xiaotian Li
Department of Physical Education, Central South University
Xiaotian's research focuses on sports science, with an emphasis on athlete sleep, sports performance, and physical health promotion among college students. His work examines the impact of digital and intelligent technologies on fitness and training practices, as well as biological characteristics in female football. He also investigates gender differences in sleep patterns among athletes. Findings from his research have been published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to a deeper understanding of how technology, physiology, and sleep interact to influence athletic performance and health.
Collection Overview
Sleep quality and physical activity are two deeply intertwined components of human health, influencing cognitive function, emotional well-being, metabolic regulation, and disease prevention. Recent research has revealed bidirectional relationships, where regular physical activity improves sleep architecture, while high-quality sleep enhances exercise performance and recovery.
This Topical Collection aims to highlight innovative methodologies, technologies, and protocols used to investigate the mechanisms linking physical activity and sleep quality across diverse populations. We welcome peer-reviewed video articles that demonstrate advanced measurement techniques, such as wearable activity trackers, polysomnography, actigraphy, and controlled intervention designs, as well as applied approaches in clinical, occupational, and community settings.
By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives from physiology, psychology, neuroscience, and public health, this collection will advance methodological standards, foster reproducibility, and promote practical applications for improving health outcomes. Featured contributions will not only expand scientific understanding but also serve as visual resources for researchers, clinicians, and educators aiming to optimize lifestyle interventions for better sleep and overall well-being.
Articles
Abstracts
How Physical Activity Enhances Sleep Quality Through Reduced Mobile Addiction and Maladaptive Thought Patterns in University Students
Wang Junjie*1,
Yuan-guo Liu2,
Guang-bo Dou2,
Qi-fei Xia1,
Yaocheng Liu1
1Ankang University,
2Shenyang Sport University
Associations of depression, cognition function, sleep duration and physical activity in Chinese older adults: A Conditional Process Analysis
Yuanyuan Ma *1,
Jinbo Shen2,
Yan Yang3,
Yiyi Chen4,
Tong Han5
1Jishou University, China,
2Taiyuan Institute Of Technology, China,
3Shihezi University, China,
4Jishou University,
5Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im Jedrzeja Sniadeckiego w Gdansku, Poland