Mastering Sleep: From Sleep Science to Everyday Practice

Programme Highlights

This course provides participants with a practical, science-based understanding of sleep and its importance for physical health, emotional wellbeing, learning, and daily performance. It is designed for anyone interested in understanding how sleep works, why it is commonly disrupted, and how healthier sleep habits can be developed.

Participants will explore the basic physiology of sleep, including sleep regulation, circadian rhythms, and the main stages of sleep. The course will also introduce how sleep is measured using polysomnography, sleep diaries, and consumer wearables, with a discussion of the strengths and limitations of each method.

The course then examines the relationship between sleep, body, and mind. Key topics include the effects of sleep on hormones, metabolism, immunity, stress, mood, and emotional regulation. Common sleep problems will also be discussed, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnoea, circadian rhythm disturbances, and other sleep disorders.

The course will be conducted in an interactive workshop format, using short lectures, case examples, group discussions, self-reflection, and practical exercises. Participants will learn about common sleep myths and misconceptions, they will also explore evidence-informed strategies to improve sleep, including sleep hygiene, light exposure, caffeine use, bedtime routines, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness-based approaches. By the end of the course, participants will be able to explain why sleep matters, recognise common factors that disrupt sleep, and apply practical strategies to support better sleep in daily life.

Benefits of Attending

This course addresses the growing need for sleep health literacy in education, healthcare, workplace wellbeing, and community settings. It targets knowledge and performance gaps related to poor sleep, fatigue, reduced concentration, stress-related sleep difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and limited understanding of sleep tracking tools.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the basic physiology of sleep and the functions of different sleep stages
2. Explain how sleep is measured and recognise the strengths and limitations of different sleep assessment tools
3. Discuss how sleep affects physical health, emotional wellbeing, learning, and performance
4. Recognise common sleep problems and identify when professional help may be needed
5. Apply evidence-informed sleep hygiene, relaxation, and mindfulness strategies to support healthier sleep habits

This course supports employment, job development, and job upgrading by equipping participants with practical knowledge relevant to health promotion, wellbeing support, fatigue management, education, counselling, and workplace productivity. It is relevant to industries and sectors increasingly focused on preventive health, mental wellbeing, sustainable performance, and lifestyle-based approaches to improving quality of life.

Who Should Attend

Educators or teachers, healthcare professionals, HR and workplace wellbeing personnel, counsellors

Course Agenda

Topics to be covered include:
1. Sleep physiology, sleep regulation, and circadian rhythms
2. Measuring sleep using polysomnography, sleep diaries, and consumer wearables
3. The role of sleep in hormones, metabolism, immunity, and physical health
4. The relationship between sleep, stress, emotions, mood, and daily performance
5. Insomnia and factors that contribute to poor sleep
6. Common sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnoea and circadian rhythm disorders
7. Sleep myths and misconceptions
8. Sleep hygiene, lifestyle habits, relaxation, and mindfulness-based strategies

Full course agenda TBC.

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Pre-requisite: Participants should have intermediate English proficiency. A basic understanding of biology or health-related concepts would be helpful.

Assessment: Written Exam

Awards and Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing all assessment components and completing the course. 

Course Fee

$850 (excluding GST)

Application period: TBA