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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity - Sport and Leisure Management, with an option in Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity, and Leisure, is a 120-credit program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in various organizations and contexts related to sports, leisure, and physical activity.

Program Description

This program offers a comprehensive education in the theoretical and practical aspects of sport and leisure management, including governance, planning, policy development, marketing, entrepreneurship, and communications. Students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze the social implications of sport, physical activity, and leisure on individuals and society.

Program Requirements

The program consists of:

• 120 credits
• Foundation courses
• Mandatory courses at the 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 levels
• Optional courses
• Elective courses

Foundation Courses

• FRA 1710: Analysis, Writing, and Argumentation I (3 credits)
• FRA 1720: Analysis, Writing, and Argumentation II (3 credits)

Mandatory Courses (1000 level)

• APA 1522: Physical Activity in a Global Health Perspective (3 credits)
• APA 1702: Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada (3 credits)
• APA 1713: Anatomy of the Locomotor System (3 credits)
• LSR 1500: Introduction to Leisure Studies (3 credits)
• LSR 1505: Leisure in Canadian Society (3 credits)

Mandatory Courses (2000 level)

• APA 2534: Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Physical Activity Services (3 credits)
• APA 2580: Research Methods in Physical Activity Sciences (3 credits)
• APA 2702: History of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada (3 credits)
• LSR 2518: Development and Evaluation of Recreational Programs (3 credits)
• LSR 2521: Leisure and Environmental Quality (3 credits)
• LSR 2522: Tourism (3 credits)
• LSR 2712: Leadership Principles in Leisure (3 credits)

Mandatory Courses (3000 level)

• APA 3513: Management of Sport Events and Festivals (3 credits)
• APA 3546: Marketing in Sport and Leisure (3 credits)
• APA 3701: Ethics of Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Canada (3 credits)
• APA 3781: Measurement and Analysis of Quantitative Data in Physical Activity Sciences (3 credits)

Mandatory Courses (4000 level)

• APA 4512: Political Economy of Sport and Physical Activity (3 credits)
• APA 4519: International Perspectives in Sport Management (3 credits)

Optional Courses

• 3 credits from:
  • PSY 1501: Introduction to Psychology: Foundations
  • PSY 1502: Introduction to Psychology: Applications
• 3 credits from:
  • SOC 1501: Elements of Sociology
  • SOC 1506: Exploring Diversity in Canada
• 3 credits from:
  • PHI 1501: Reasoning and Critical Thinking
  • PHI 1770: Philosophical Problems in Health Care
• 3 credits from courses in Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity, and Leisure
• 6 credits from:
  • APA 4600: Research Project
  • APA 4611: Internship/Clinical Experience
• 12 credits from level 3000 or 4000 courses from the list of optional courses
• 30 credits from elective courses or a minor

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will possess management skills that will facilitate their integration into the workforce and enable them to contribute to their organization and society. They will be able to defend policies and formulate recommendations to decision-makers at all levels of the sport system, from municipal administrations to Sport Canada and international sport organizations. They will also possess interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and critical thinking skills, which will increase their employability. Graduates can pursue careers in various branches of the sport, leisure, and recreational industries (government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector) at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

Language of Instruction

This program is offered in French and English. The French Immersion Stream is available in the English-language version of this program.