(Short Course) Working in the Tennis Environment

Course details
Year of entry
2026
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.
Bookings are not yet open for the advertised dates, however, if you register your interest in the course here, then you can be added to an enquiry list so that you can be notified when bookings open later in the year.
If you need any more information at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk
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
Course Dates:
- Wednesday 25th November 2026 - 3pm-5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Wednesday 2nd December 2026 - 3pm-5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Wednesday 13th January 2027 - 3pm-5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Wednesday 27th January 2027 - 3pm-5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Wednesday 17th February 2027 - 3pm-5pm - Online (Microsoft Teams)
- Wednesday 3rd March 2027 - 11am-5pm - Online (Asynchronous)
- Wednesday 10th March 2027 - 11am-5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Saturday 17th April 2027 - 9pm -5pm - Wrexham Campus
- Wednesday 26th May 2027 - 3pm-5pm - Wrexham Campus
Bookings are not yet open for the advertised dates, however, if you register your interest in the course here, then you can be added to an enquiry list so that you can be notified when bookings open later in the year.
If you need any more information at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk