(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