CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of a Tactical Critical Thinking Program on Tactical Efficiency in Elite Underwater Rugby Male Players

Colombia24 participantsStarted 2023-08-15

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking (TPCT) on tactical performance and critical thinking (CT) skills in elite male underwater rugby (UWR) players. Twenty-four players (age: 29.38 ± 7.11 years; experience: 10.86 ± 4.82 years) were divided into two groups: one following a structured TPCT intervention and another maintaining their standard training routine (STR). The intervention consisted of 20 sessions (two per week) focused on tactical principles in UWR. Tactical performance was assessed using the RUSTAC test, while critical thinking skills were evaluated with the Critical Thinking Measurement Index.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * 24 elite male underwater rugby (UWR) players. * Members of the reigning world club champions (August-October 2023). * Selected via a non-probabilistic method based on convenience and feasibility. * Required to have no musculoskeletal injuries at the start of the study. * Maintained a minimum attendance rate of 80% during pre-intervention training sessions. * Demonstrated consistent commitment throughout the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Active musculoskeletal injuries at the start of the study that could affect performance. * Recent history of surgery or severe injuries within the past six months. * Attendance below 80% in pre-intervention training sessions. * Lack of commitment to the study, demonstrated by low engagement or inconsistent participation in training. * Pre-existing medical conditions that could limit participation in high-intensity activities. * Insufficient competitive experience, meaning players without prior participation in high-level tournaments. * Use of prohibited substances or doping methods as per current sports regulations. * Simultaneous participation in another training programme, which could interfere with the study's intervention.

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What they're measuring

Tactical Efficiency Index

Timeframe: Week one and Ten

Critical Thinking

Timeframe: Week one and Ten

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06865287

SponsorFederal University of Vicosa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-25

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