1. The Relationship Between Student Chronotypes and Performance
Mike Robertson and Steve Goetz

2. Definitions
Circadian Rhythm - Physiological and behavioral changes in the body that occur on roughly a 24 hour cycle.
Chronotype - Personal pattern of circadian rhythms that influence our physiology and psychology (Pink, 2018)

3. Circadian Rhythm of COrtisol

4. Research
Chronobiologists have suggested that we should not attempt to do activities that require focus and attention to detail during these physiological and psychological troughs.
Different Chronotypes (Breus, 2018)
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Lion
Wolf
Dolphin

5. Research Purpose
The purpose of this research would be to investigate the chronotypes of the Aviation Flight Students at SIU.
Determine if there is a relationship between check ride performance and the time of day that these check rides occur.
This research could be helpful to improve safety and increase student performance in the flight training environment.