TENNIS LTA Instructor (Level 2)

This enhanced five day qualification (available from 1 September 2021), is ideal for those looking to build on the coaching foundations of LTA Assistant/Level 1, enabling you to lead (not assist) in the delivery of group coaching.

Learning outcomes include:

• Develop more advanced skills in communication and organisation
• Have introductory knowledge of ‘observation and analysis’ of players
• Be able to provide general coaching advice across physical, mental, tactical, and technical domains
• Plan and deliver structured lessons from official LTA Adult and Junior coaching products e.g., Cardio Tennis, Tennis Xpress, LTA Youth
• Understand basic principles of skill acquisition, safeguarding and player development 

Course Dates/Venues

5th, 26th March, 30th April, 28th May 2023
9am – 5pm
Leeds Beckett University 

18th June, 2nd, 9th, 16th July 2023
9am – 5pm
Leeds Beckett University 

Course Description

There are two separate components to LTA Qualifications; Training and Assessment.

Training: The LTA Instructor course consists of five days of face to face training time, which are separated by a minimum of four weeks (to provide time for 10 hours’ work experience & course work-completion). At LTA Instructor, the five days of learning are split into core and elective days. There are four days of core training and one day of elective (coaches choose what specialisation they do for their fifth day). Core and elective training is booked (and paid for) separately.

Assessment: Final assessments are conducted during a real-life lesson of your choice, at a tennis venue of your choice.  Assessments are recorded by you (using smartphone equipment) and then submitted virtually by video upload. The exact procedure for this is explained as part of the course.

Training prerequisites

For optimal course quality and impact, the LTA Instructor has pre-requisites to ensure that the course demands are aligned with your existing knowledge and skills. For LTA Instructor, these are:

• A current or previous rating of 7.1 or higher OR successful completion of an Instructor Readiness Test. 
• Hold the Level 1 Coaching Assistant, LTA Tennis Assistants, or LTA Assistant qualification
• Hold a DBS/PVG Enhanced Check with Child Barred List certificate applied for in the last 12 months through LTA/Tennis Scotland (volunteer certificates cannot be accepted).

Assessment prerequisites

• Candidates must fully complete five training days (core and elective) and all coursework tasks before they can book their final assessment
• Hold a valid certificate of competence in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), or have successfully completed the OFQUAL Level 3 in First Aid prior to assessment. This is to ensure you are safe to practice upon qualifying

 

Course Fee  £420 

                    £395 (Leeds Beckett Students 

Remember - There are four days of core training and one day of elective (coaches choose what specialisation they do for their fifth day). Core and elective training needs to be booked and paid for separately. We recommend you book your elective now at the same time as this booking.

The current "ELECTIVE" option is Orange to Green, please book this now as part of the full qualification application process.

FIRST AID OPTIONS

Leeds Beckett University will be offering first aid courses from September 2021 onwards.  However there are a huge range of first aid providers across the Country, so please search the relevant courses via google / other search engines.  The below are examples of St John and Red Cross, but as mentioned above you can search for others!

https://www.sja.org.uk/courses/workplace-first-aid/emergency-first-aid/book-efaw/

https://www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk/courses/first-aid-at-work-courses-uk-mainland/

  

Financial Implications for applicants not attending courses
The following cancellation policies apply for Coach Education Qualifications
Before 20 working days of the start date - full Refund OR Fee Transfer
Between 20 & 11 working days of the start date - £10 Admin Charge deducted from your refund
Between 10 working days to the start date - NO refund or transfer

See full Frequently Asked Questions and Cancellation Policy on our website www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/sport