Тhe research includes existing good practices in Europe at sports clubs level, focusing on tennis clubs, for promotion of sport as a tool of health and encouraging sport participation will be done. The research includes as well a study on the existing good practices for collaboration between sports clubs, school and local communities towards increasing participation in sport and social inclusion.

The training program includes several topics as physical conditioning through exercises – on and off court divided into three age categories (6 -9 years old, 10 – 12 years old and from 13 to 16 years old, psychosocial and mental health benefits of practicing tennis.

The training guidelines for coaches and physical education teachers show how to teach safe and healthy tennis techniques with a series of exercises which will support the overall well-being of the children, as well as how to recognize and address potential back pain or spinal issues in the children.

The recommendations are for the tennis clubs and the general public (families and interested stakeholders) towards promotion of tennis sport as a tool for health and as a tool to maintain children’s physical health focusing on spinal health and overall well-being.