Course Description

Our busy days are often highly scheduled, making it essential that quality wellness and recreation services are available within our community. Recreation and sport professionals help build healthy communities and develop programs for individuals of all ages.

This program prepares students for leadership positions in sports and recreation programs. Train to:

• Design recreational initiatives for community recreation centres, fitness clubs, seniors’ facilities, college and university athletic departments, community associations such as the YMCA, service clubs, corporate fitness programs, tourist resorts and cruise ships.
• Manage indoor and outdoor recreation, sports and fitness facilities or start your own business.
• Graduates obtain industry-recognized High 5 certification in leadership and coaching required to work with day camps and children’s programs.

Is it for you?

Do you enjoy being active? Is your enthusiasm contagious? This is a great program for people who:

• Are outgoing and like working with the public
• Have energy to burn
• Possess keen observational skills
• Are good motivators