Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Honours) - Recreation and Sport Business

Recreation and Leisure Studies represents one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. If you think about it, anything that you are doing outside of work, school and sleeping, is some form of recreation and leisure. Here at the University of Waterloo you'll learn from world-class professors how you can influence, encourage, and provide programs and services that help people maximize their quality of life. Whether you're into sports marketing, ecotourism, therapeutic recreation, or event management, the opportunities are endless. In one of North America's top-rated leisure departments, learn to enhance people's quality of life by improving physical, social, and mental health opportunities. In Recreation and Leisure Studies, youll discover how well-designed recreation programs can foster inclusivity and strengthen the cultural fabric of a community. Thanks to field trips and practicums, your learning goes way beyond the classroom. Gain industry-related experience in your courses, through paid co-op work terms, or in a 105-hour practicum. With 15 elective courses you can choose, you can easily combine your interests in Recreation with other areas of study or even do a double major degree. The recreation, leisure, and travel sector one of the world's largest industries provides lots of exciting and rewarding career opportunities within Canada and globally.

Are you passionate about recreation and sport, and interested in business At Waterloo there's no need to compromise. Our one-of-a-kind Recreation and Sport Business program enables you to combine recreation courses with transferable business skills giving you the best of both worlds Gain a solid understanding of recreation combined with business skills in areas such as accounting, finance, human resources and marketing. With your solid understanding of recreation and leisure, and the skills to develop and deliver products and services, youll be uniquely qualified to pursue a career in the recreation and sport industry and beyond.

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A, minimum 4, or HL English B, minimum 5. Total 27.

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)