(Short Course) Working in the Tennis Environment

Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
8 months
Institution Code
G53
Location
Blended Learning, Wrexham
Why choose this course?
This short course is perfect for students looking to start a career working in the tennis environment, as it includes the Level 1 Assistant Tennis Coaching Award, a nationally recognised qualification.
Delivered by experienced industry professionals, the course offers applied, practical learning to help students build confidence and skills on court while gaining insight into the day-to-day operations of tennis coaching.
Whether aiming to become a tennis coach or work more broadly in the sport, this course is an excellent first step into the tennis industry and a strong foundation for further qualifications.

Key course features
- Free sport coaching vocational qualifications
- Partnered with the International Coaches Association
- Taught by industry professionals
- Placement hours included
What you will study
- Planning a coaching session
- Level 1: Assistant tennis coaching award
- How sport science can complement tennis coaching
Entry requirements & applying
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching: Lectures, workshops, practicals and online e-learning.
Assessments: Practical coaching observations and portfolios .
Fees & funding
£500
For current students, please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk to request a discount code for a reduced fee
Please note, short course prices are subject to review for 25/26 & 26/27, please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Please note, short course prices are subject to review for 25/26 please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Course dates
Wednesday 24th November 2025 - Wednesday 4th June 2026.
The course will be delivered once a month on Wednesdays as blended learning, with some sessions face to face at the Wrexham Campus, and some sessions online.
For further enquiries on the full timetable, please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk