
Gain comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Canadian sport and recreation industry while preparing for roles such as coordinator, leader, or manager.
What you will learn
- Sport and recreation administration and leadership
- Effective communication
- Business administration
- Human resources management
- Business ethics and finance
- Sales and marketing
- Networking and public relations
- Program planning and event management
- Coordination of sport and recreation activities
- Goal setting and evaluation
- Problem solving
What to expect
- 18 months to three years of part-time study
- Lectures and presentations
- Practical examples and discussions
- Individual and group work
- Interactive classroom activities
- Collaborative activities
- Case studies
- Assignments, projects, presentations
- Quizzes and tests
- 200-hour practicum experience
Admission requirements
Program-specific
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
To be successful in this program, we recommend a minimum of English 12 or equivalent.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
Recommended characteristics of students enrolling in the Sport and Recreation Management Certificate include the following:
- Proactive
- Motivated
- Open minded
- Flexible, adaptable
- Resourceful
- Open to change
- Ability to work in a team and independently with confidence
- Ability to reflect on own practice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude
- High performance standards
- History of leadership
- Active involvement in sport and recreation activities
Courses
*This program can be completed in eighteen months to three years. This program must be completed within five years.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
LEAD 1150 | Introduction to Business | 2 |
LEAD 1151 | Human Resource Management | 2 |
LEAD 1152 | Finance | 2 |
LEAD 1153 | Sales and Marketing Management | 2 |
LEAD 1154 | Business Ethics | 2 |
MSKL 1101 | Interpersonal Communication Skills | 2 |
SPRT 1110 | Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management | 2 |
SPRT 1120 | Sport and Recreation Planning | 2 |
SPRT 1130 | Sport and Recreation Media and Public Relations | 2 |
SPRT 1140 | Sport and Recreation Event Management | 2 |
SPRT 1150 | Sport and Recreation Practicum | 10 |
Total Credits | 30 |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
---|---|---|
Application fee | 35 | |
Tuition | 5063 |
Tuition Breakdown
0 - 1
0 - 2
0 - 3
0 - 4
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Student union | 0 | |
College initiative | 51 | |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 150 | |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
Medical & Dental | 0 | |
U-PASS | 0 | |
Graduation | 0 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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VCC Continuing Studies
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9
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