Chronotype and its impact on balance, hand-eye coordination, lower limb power and self-efficacy among collegiate athletes: An observational study

A total of 54 collegiate athletes were tested to examine the impact of chronotype on performance in various physical and cognitive tasks.

• Morning-type athletes performed better in balance and lower limb power during early morning sessions.
• Evening-type athletes demonstrated superior balance and lower limb power in late afternoon sessions.
• Hand-eye coordination and self-efficacy did not significantly change based on chronotype or time of day.
• These findings suggest that training schedules may be optimized by aligning them with an athlete's chronotype.

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