Public Speaking (MPU3242)

NAME : ONG EE TENGTopic : Health

Speech Type : Informative SpeechTitle : Sleep Deprivation Among

College Students

Assignment 2 : Public Speaking

Helps repair your body

Reduce Stress

Improve memory

Keeps you healthy

“The less you sleep, the sooner you

die”!!!!

Sleep DeprivationGreatly decrease a student’s academic

performance

Fewer college graduates

Overview

Effects of sleep deprivation.

Tips in avoiding sleep deprivation.

What is sleep deprivation ?

What Is Sleep Deprivation?

Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep, it can be either chronic or acute. Occurs when individual consistently does not get the minimum number of hours he or she needs at night in order to function at full power.

Symtoms

Tiredness

Bad concentration

Low energy

Drowsiness

Daytime sleepiness

Effects Of Sleep Deprivation

1) Results in memory impairment

According to a study published in the Journal Of Sleep Research 1994, both deep sleep and Rapid Eye Movement (REM), or dreams sleep, are required for learning. Selective REM sleep deprivation (REMD) in college students results in memory impairment (Smith & Macneill 1994). Another study also found that sleep deprivation increases the occurrence of memory lapses, periods of lowered reactive capacity, which prevent the encoding of items in short-term memory.

Effects Of Sleep Deprivation

2) Lack of sleep affects daily activities.

Sleep statistics concerning sleep and college are grim. A survey at Texas A&M University found that only 7% of students reported feeling rested after sleep, and 26% experienced academic difficulties due to sleep problems. (Texas A&M University, 2008)

Effects Of Sleep Deprivation

3) Decrease a student’s academic performance

The Journal of American College Health reported that students who don’t get enough sleep each night experience negative effects on academic performance, including exams. Other researchers who have studied the subject of sleep among students say that pulling all-night study sessions can affect students’ GPA. (Trockel, Barnes, & Egget, 2000; Central Michigan University, 2008)

Tips In Avoiding Sleep Deprivation

3. Avoid naps during the day.

2. Avoid all nighters.

1. Avoid alcohol close to bedtime.

Conclusion

College age students are in a time of transition. Their lives are full of new social, emotional, and educational experiences. This group is notorious for sacrificing sleep to meet the other demands in their lives. Sleep deprivation is a serious problem that should not be ignored. With awareness and knowledge of this condition, those suffering can be treated. This will result in healthier and a more restful college lives.

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