Mindfulness Training Effects on Basketball Skills and Mental Health in University Athletes

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the impact of a mindfulness training program on sports performance and mental health among university basketball players. The study seeks to determine whether the mindfulness program improves basketball skills, body movement control, and psychological well-being, and whether its effects differ between male and female athletes. Researchers also want to explore the relationship between athletes current psychological states and their athletic performance before training. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups an 8-week Mindfulness-Acceptance-Insight-Commitment MAIC program delivered in short 15-20 minute sessions three times a week integrated with basketball training an 8-week Psychological Skills Training PST program with sessions of similar frequency and duration focusing on sports psychology techniques or a control group continuing their usual basketball training without additional psychological intervention. After the study, the control group is offered the mindfulness program. During the study, participants complete surveys on mental health and stress, perform physical fitness tests such as jumping and running, and take basketball skill tests including shooting and dribbling. They participate in standardized 5-on-5 basketball games that are video-recorded for analysis. Outcomes are measured from enrollment through the 8-week intervention and at a 3-month follow-up, assessing a variety of performance and psychological tools. The total participation includes the training period and follow-up evaluations.

Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes