Tennis Director
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
8M ago
Long Look Tennis & Education Centre Fat Hog’s Bay, Long Look Tortola, BVI Tennis Director – $15.00 Per Hour  / Consignment The Tennis Director is also responsible for successfully delivering all tennis-related activities at Long Look Tennis & Education Centre. Must be reliable, enthusiastic, and passionate about the sport. Strong leadership skills, verbal & written communication skills. Computer literate. Play tennis or Level One certificate—five years of coaching experience. Responsible for developing and promoting all junior and adult programming, overseeing all aspects of t ..read more
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Primary School Tennis Initiative
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
10M ago
The intention for the Francis Lettsom and Willard Wheatley Primary School tennis Program is to create an inter Primary School tennis initiative exposing youths to the joys, discipline, and rigor of the lifelong sport of tennis; where they can acquire physical and mental fitness, giving them the opportunity to learn the game regardless of their economic status. Studies have shown that an early, positive experience in sports is vital for the healthy development of children, creating a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. Physical inactivity has been an epidemic, creating an epidemic of ch ..read more
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Colour Ball Ratings
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
10M ago
Colour ball events create a positive learning experience for young players and the CBR Rating facilitates skill development using right-sized equipment, court sizes, formats, and importantly: level-based play. Tennis is not a sport that most youths learn from a young age, therefore the Colour Ball Ratings is ideal for youths who are trying/playing tennis for the first time. Colour Ball provides beginners with a fun and easy way to play while learning tactical skills and building confidence at their own pace and level. Tennis is more accessible, this new CBR Rating will help inspire a love of t ..read more
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Tennis & DIABETES
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
2y ago
Regular physical activity is commonly used as a therapeutic intervention with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. However, the success rates can be limited by a lack of willingness and unreliability of the patient in adhering to the sport program offered. Suitable sports activities include those requiring general aerobic endurance with sub maximal intensity (e.g. 50-65% maximum heart rate with an exercise period of more than 20-30 minutes). Activities such as walking, jogging, swimming and cycling are all advantageous. However, many people find these activities repetitive, technically ..read more
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Developing Athletes
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
2y ago
Coaching – Without question; the quality of coaching and the athlete-coach relationship are the essential features of athlete development. No other single factor is as important. The quality of coaching determines the quality of the trainging environment. Athletes will not improve much without high-quality coaches creating and directing an intelligent training plan. The coach’s commitment to excellence and fixing of realistic goals set the tone of training. The time a coach has available is important for establishing adequate training. The time available often depends on the extent to which c ..read more
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LEADERSHIP
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
2y ago
Leadership must be provided in any situation in order to make things happen. Leaders provide direction and help everyone to move towards agreed goals. Although there are various explanations of the differences between management and leadership, there is a general consensus that leadership is about the ability to influence othes in the pursuit of organisational goals. This means that, although all managers should be able to lead, not all leaders will be managers, as leadership is not necessarily related to a specific position in the organization. Experience, trial and error, personal growth and ..read more
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PROMOTING FAIR PLAY
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
3y ago
Fair play need to be promoted to all people in a comprehensive manner. Changing behaviour starts starts with education. Advertising what fair play means will encourage all those  who enjoy competitive sport to practise the principlies of fair play. Participants:  Cooperate with team-mates, coaches officials and opponents and treat them with rerspect;  realise that without opponents, there would not be a game; strive for excellence, have fun and develop your skills while accepting your limitations;  do not try to gain an unfair advantage over opponents;  know the rules ..read more
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Tennis Life-Changing Benefits
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
3y ago
Tennis Health Benefits  Think of tennis as a zero calorie brain food! Playing tennis can improve critical thinking, mental alertness, and tactical thinking by making connections in the brain. Tennis also helps regulate serotonin—a brain chemical linked to functions such as sleep cycle, appetite, and your emotional state. Having trouble sleeping or keeping your emotions in check? Hit the court!  Tennis helps keep your lipid profile in check, keeping cholesterol low. This can decrease your chance of suffering from stroke, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Tennis is a sport ..read more
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Government & Sport
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
3y ago
The Relationshp between Government and Sport In most countries, sport is an important area for govenment and is often linked to youth. Indeed, it may be a means of encouraging young pople to becoame involved in healthy social activities; promoting health, fostering the educational progress and personal deelopment of athletes and sport players of all ages; focusing on cultural and social values;achieving prestige nationally and  internationally; highlighting the concepts of excellence and fair play;  and stimulating international exchanges. Government is important to sport because it ..read more
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Benefits Of Sport To Individuals
BVI Tennis Association
by britishvita
3y ago
There is evidence that sport’s benefits go far beyond the positive health effects of physical activity that have long been understood. A growing body of interantional researh suggests that community sport also contributes to social goals including education, chld and youth development, social inclusion, crime prevention, economic development and environmental sustainability. Perhaps most significantly, no other domain of community life has demonstrated sport’s capacity to connect so many young people to positive adult role models and mentors, and thus to opportunities for positive development ..read more
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