RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07448012

Brief Structured Team Reflection Embedded in Elite Underwater Rugby Training

Brief Structured Team Reflection Embedded in Elite Underwater Rugby Training: a 12-week Longitudinal Evaluation of Cohesion, Psychological Safety, Peer Trust, and Team Identification

Sponsor

Federal University of Vicosa

Enrollment

27 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Sports Psychosocial Cohesion, Social

Summary

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

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

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.
Available to complete assessments at baseline (T0), week 3 (T1), and week 6 (T2).

Exclusion Criteria3

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.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALUsual elite underwater rugby training

Ongoing routine team training delivered during the 6-week study period according to the team's normal training plan (e.g., in-water technical/tactical practice and dry-land conditioning as typically scheduled). Training content is not modified for research purposes. Training attendance and any major deviations (e.g., cancellations, unusual loads) are recorded as part of routine monitoring.