Sport and Recreation Management

University of Regina

Canada, Regina

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University of Regina

Canada , Regina

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

University of Regina

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 853 / credit

Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

Sport and Recreation Management

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Bachelor's Degree Programs

Sport and Recreation Management

Blend your passions for sport, recreation, and business in one of the University of Regina's sport and recreation management bachelor's degree programs:

Four- or five-year Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies in Sport and Recreation Management (depending on choice of fieldwork placement/paid internship)
Five-year Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies Internship/ Bachelor of Business Administration Joint Program

In the four-year bachelor degree program through our Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, learn about the management and business side of the sport and recreation industry at the local, provincial, national and international level.

Expand your career opportunities even further with our five-year sport and recreation management joint bachelor degree program. This partnership between the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Faculty of Business Administration results in two bachelor degrees.

Learn the newest business skills that will help you succeed in the fast-paced world of sport and recreation management, such as data analytics, live event production, sport communication, digital marketing, and venue and event management.

Graduate with a solid foundation in business and leadership.

A sport and recreation management degree prepares you for careers in the sport, recreation, and tourism industries. The University of Regina offers the only sport and recreation management degree program in Saskatchewan. Our joint five-year degree is the only one of its kind in Western Canada.

What Is Sport and Recreation Management?

Sport and recreation management is the field of business that focuses directly on sports and recreation, including the activities that facilitate it. You will also learn about the motivations, constraints, and facilitation of people's participation in sport and recreation.

In both the sport and recreation studies bachelor's degree, and the joint sport and recreation studies internship/business administration program, you will learn why sport, recreation, and leisure activities are important to a healthy, active and balanced lifestyle. You will also learn about the management and business side of sport and recreation.

Some unique classes in the U of Regina sport and recreation management programs include:

Venue and Event Management – focuses on assessing events and facilities for management best practices and social responsibility.
Live Event Production and Sport Communication – a practicum-based course that gives you hands-on experience producing live sporting events and sport information management. Learn live media development and production and how to create content for social media outlets and webcasts.
Data Analytics in Sport – teaches you the skills to manage and analyze datasets in high-performance sport, and provide data-based insight to coaches, players and other participants.
Volunteer Management – provides you with skills related to managing volunteers and finance in the sport and recreation sector and beyond.

Why Study Sport and Recreation Management at the University of Regina?

By studying sport and recreation management at the U of R, you will gain a solid business foundation with an applied focus on sport and recreation events, organizations, and businesses.

You will have the opportunity to work on planning and delivering live sporting events. You will also apply what you learned from your studies during your fieldwork placement or internship.

The University of Regina offers the only sport and recreation management degree program in Saskatchewan.

The five-year sport and recreation studies internship/business administration joint program is the only program of its type in Western Canada.

Fieldwork placement or paid internship

Apply your knowledge in a real world setting. Fieldwork placements provide you with practical, hands-on learning experience and help you develop professional competency skills.

In the sport and recreation management bachelor's degree, you will either complete a 4-month fieldwork placement, or an 8-to-12 month paid internship. In the joint sport and recreation studies internship/business administration program, you will have an 8-to-12 month paid internship.

Both the fieldwork placement and the internship are a springboard into the industry and provide networking opportunities.

Expert faculty members

Learn from faculty members and instructors who work in the sport and recreation industry. They bring real world perspective and experience to the classroom.

Live event broadcast and video production studio

Get hands-on experience in the production of live sporting events and sport information management in our modern broadcast and production studio. Develop skills in interviewing, camera operation, direction, and production of replays and highlight packages. Learn live media development and production.

Community service learning or volunteer opportunities

In many of the courses you'll be working on-campus or in the local community on projects with community-based organizations. There are also opportunities on-campus and off-campus to gain volunteer and work-related experience in your field.

Disciplines

Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies Faculty of Business Administration

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate, 65% average required. All programs competitive entry

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 853

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

1: Submit Application Form

Submit your application for admission or re-admission/faculty transfer online, or send in a paper application form (see below). Your application form includes what program you are applying to, your educational background, and your important contact information.

For details on how to choose the correct Application Type in the online form, make sure to review the Application Guide based on your educational background and program or faculty of interest at the U of R!

If you are applying to Nursing (SCBScN), access your application form and additional instructions at sasknursingdegree.ca.

2: Pay Application Fee

There is a $100 (CAD) application fee required. You can pay your application fee by credit card when submitting your application form online.

To arrange alternative payment methods, please contact your Admissions Office.

3: Submit Required Documents

Every application type has specific documents that must be submitted in support of the application. Depending on your application, this could include: