The Effectiveness of Futsal Exercise in Reducing Stress Levels and Improving Sleep Quality in the Futsal X Community in Cirebon Regency in 2025

Stress and sleep disorders are two prevalent health conditions among individuals of productive age and may exacerbate each other if not addressed effectively. This study aimed to determine the effect of futsal exercise on reducing stress levels and improving sleep quality. “This study involved 30 participants from the Futsal X Community in Cirebon Regency. Over one week, participants engaged in three 60-minute futsal sessions. Stress and sleep quality were measured using DASS-42 and PSQI, respectively. Results showed significant reductions in stress scores (22.43 to 10.20) and improvements in sleep quality (PSQI 9.10 to 5.20), with p-values < 0.001 for both outcomes.”. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test yielded a p-value of 0.000 for both variables. These findings indicate that futsal exercise may produce positive effects on participants’ psychological condition and sleep patterns. Therefore, futsal can be considered a non-pharmacological intervention strategy to support mental health and sleep improvement within community-based health practices.