Sport & Recreation Studies

Program Start: 5 September 2017
Application Deadline: 31 August 2017
Credit Granting Institution: U of R
Length: 1y of 4 y

Overview:

The University of Regina offers a direct entry Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies (BSRS) consisting of 120 credit hours of study (or 7 full-time semesters of 5 classes each plus one semester of Fieldwork) in one of the following majors:

Sport and Recreation Management (SRM): In Sport and Recreation Management you will develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the importance of recreational and leisure pursuits to a healthy, active and balanced lifestyle. You will also learn about the administration of sport at the local, provincial and national level. If the combination of business and sport sounds appealing, then the Sport and Recreation Management major is for you.

Therapeutic Recreation (THRC): Therapeutic Recreation uses a thorough understanding of recreation and leisure theory to elicit changes in functioning.  Completion of this major will guarantee eligibility to write the exams through NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

The first year of the BSRS may be completed at Cumberland College through a combination of online, televised and face-to-face courses. Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for your Sports & Recreation Studies degree.

Requirements:

High School Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies, you must have completed high school (Secondary Standing-24 credits) with a minimum 65.00% average in the following classes (or equivalents):

• English Language Arts A30 or B30;
• One of English Language Arts A30 or B30, Français Fransaskois A30 or B30, or Français Immersion 30;
• One of Math B30, Math C30, Foundations of Mathematics 30, Pre-calculus 30;
• One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Computer Science 30 (Sport and Recreation Management students only); and
• One 30-Level elective

 

Notes:

Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for your Sports & Recreation Studies degree.  To complete your degree you must move to the University of Regina.  You must apply to and be accepted by the University of Saskatchewan or University of Regina to start your degree at Cumberland College.