Open AccessThe role of tennis in developing physical literacy
Author(s) -
E. Paul Roetert,
Mark S. Kovacs,
Miguel Crespo,
Dave Miley
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v24i69.184
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , literacy , psychology , physical health , social psychology , physical education , applied psychology , developmental psychology , pedagogy , mental health , psychotherapist
Tennis may just be the perfect sport along the journey of physically literacy. Few sports can claim all the lifelong benefits that tennis provides. These benefits include physical, psychological, social and emotional aspects that lead us to achieving the competence, confidence and desire to enjoy physical activities for a lifetime. That is exactly what physical literacy is all about. Tennis can be played at almost any age in multiple environments, requires only one partner to play with, has multiple health benefits and certainly provides players with significant enjoyment while competing.