Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (BHPE)
4 years
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Work placement opportunity
Practical experience — Experiential learning components allows you to put classroom theory into practice to gain the valuable skills that will support you later on in your career.
Research opportunities — Engage in undergraduate research in Alberta or abroad.
Student Society of Health and Physical Education — Connect and engage in the communities of Health and Physical Education at Mount Royal and beyond.
Trailblazers — discover how these grads' careers were formed by the program
Open a world of opportunity for yourself in this unique program that explores the theoretical and practical applications of sustainable tourism, socio-cultural heritage, outdoor adventure programming and facilitation, entrepreneurship, leadership and communication. Gain valuable foundational skills in backpacking, canoeing, xc and backcountry skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, wilderness survival and rock climbing. Create a diverse toolbox of skills in key areas of program planning, risk management, leadership, environmental stewardship, critical thinking and problem solving that can be applied effectively across a wide spectrum of sectors.
Career possibilities
- Ecotourism planner
- Parks interpreter
- Outdoor sector guide
- Environmental educator
- Adapted outdoor facilitator
- Public safety (i.e. ski patrol)
- Outdoor skills instructor
- Entrepreneur
- Outdoor centre management
- Wilderness based youth worker
Admission requirements and costs
Curriculum and courses
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Information about program offerings, admission requirements and the application process can be answered by a recruitment officer.
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Why MRU?
Students from Calgary and around the world consistently rank Mount Royal among Canada's best universities for quality of teaching and overall educational experience. Learn more about why you belong here.
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Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Mount Royal is pleased to offer four Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degrees, including majors in Athletic Therapy, Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy, and Sport and Recreation Management.
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