Protocolo de intervención psicológica en deportistas del Instituto para el fomento del deporte, la recreación y el aprovechamiento del tiempo libre y la educación física de Barrancabermeja (INDERBA)

Abstract

Abstract Problem: In the municipal sport context, the lack of standardized guidelines for psychological assessment, intervention, and follow-up limits athletes’ holistic development and well-being. Objective: To design a psychological intervention protocol for INDERBA athletes, grounded in scientific evidence and adapted to the local context. Method: A mixed-methods approach was used, integrating quantitative assessment through the Psychological Inventory of Sport Performance (IPED) and qualitative assessment through a Structured Psychosocial Interview and a Semi-Structured Interview on Key Competitive Moments, applied to athletes of different ages and sport modalities. Results: Findings revealed recurrent needs related to pre-competitive anxiety, attentional difficulties, limited mental routines, family pressure, and emotional regulation issues. Based on these results, a structured protocol for assessment, intervention, and psychological follow-up was developed. Discussion: The protocol aligns with contemporary sport psychology models such as Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and Psychological Skills Training (PST), promoting an integral, preventive, and formative approach that enhances both performance and athlete well-being. Keywords: protocol, sport psychology, psychological intervention, talent development, athlete well-being