About this trial
This study evaluates whether a brief, structured team reflection programme embedded within routine elite underwater rugby training is associated with longitudinal change in key psychosocial team over 6 weeks and assessed at baseline (T0), mid-intervention (week 3; T1) and post-intervention (week 6; T2). Outcomes include team cohesion, psychological safety, peer trust and team identification measured via validated questionnaires.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male elite underwater rugby athletes aged 18 years or older.
Officially rostered in the squad and training regularly (minimum 2 sessions per week).
Able to complete Spanish-language questionnaires.
Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Unable to complete the questionnaires reliably (e.g., language/comprehension barriers).
Anticipated prolonged absence during the 6-week period that would prevent meaningful exposure to the intervention and/or completion of follow-up assessments.
Declines participation or does not provide informed consent.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Usual elite underwater rugby training