Sport and Recreation Management

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Gain comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Canadian sport and recreation industry while preparing for roles such as coordinator, leader, or manager.

Tuition: 5063*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 18 0 months

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based/Online

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, May, Sep

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

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.

Course List
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
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

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

Apply now

PHONE

Call our
Continuing Studies office
604.443.8484

Fill out a registration form (PDF) and email it to:
cstudies@vcc.ca

MAIL

Fill out a registration form (PDF) and mail to:
VCC Continuing Studies
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9

Frequently asked questions

cstudies@vcc.ca

Meet with an advisor

604.443.8484

International students