The Asian Man - An International Journal
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Sports chronobiology: circadian rhythms in psychological, physiological and physical performances

  • Author:
  • Omji Gupta, Hrishikesh Patel, AK Pati, Reeta Venugopal
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 40 to 44

*Degree College of Physical Education, Shree H.V.P.M., Amravati – 444 605, Emails: omjigupta@gmail.com

**School of Studies in Physical Education, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur – 492 010, Email: hrishikesh.patel.1981@gmail.com, reetavenugopal@yahoo.com

***School of Life Sciences, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur – 492 010, Email: akpati19@gmail.com

Abstract

Chronobiology is an interdisciplinary branch of the sciences which is related to the study of biological rhythms and micro and other cyclic processes in all living organisms. In competitive sports margin of victory is usually a few centimeters or a portion of a second. There are many factors, which influence the performance of a sportsman. Of those “time of the day” may play an important role.

Keywords

Chronobiology, biological rhythms, diurnal variations