Brief Structured Team Reflection Embedded in Elite Underwater Rugby Training

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18+
SponsorFederal University of Vicosa

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

Treatment groups

27 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators