Sport and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (BHPE)
4 years
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Work placement opportunity
Practical experience — Put classroom theory into practice to gain the valuable skills that will support you later on in your career.
Research opportunities — Expand your studies in topics like sport and recreation community program impact, marketing strategies within sport and recreation, and Olympic bids.
Student Society of Health and Physical Education — Connect and engage in the communities of Health and Physical Education at Mount Royal and beyond.
In your wheelhouse — Discover how these grads' careers were shaped by the program.
Get the best of both worlds as you benefit from an innovative blend of classroom theory and real-world experience working with sports teams or in recreational facilities. Develop business acumen that will prepare you to launch your own business venture or bring an entrepreneurial perspective to an organization.
Career possibilities
- Sport marketer
- Community recreation administrator
- Sport and recreation consultant
- Volunteer coordinator
- Facility manager
- Fund development/sponsorship
- University recreation services
- Operations coordination
- Program planner
Admission requirements and costs
Curriculum and courses
Questions?
Information about program offerings, admission requirements and the application process can be answered by an admissions and recruitment specialist.
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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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