Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Recreation and Health Education in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,722
(c. USD22,665.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore how recreational activities influence health, social dynamics, and overall well-being. Gain skills to design and lead enriching wellness programs. Train for careers in recreation services and health advocacy. Drive community transformation through roles in government and nonprofit organizations.
This interdisciplinary recreation and health education curriculum equips students for professional opportunities in wellness promotion, leisure services, leadership development, and program administration.
The School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education specializes in human movement and its vital importance to individual health and societal vitality. Our approach combines academic knowledge with hands-on learning through laboratory work, cooperative education placements, practical training, and fieldwork experiences.
Career Paths
Aquatic program aide, Sports coach, Camp counselor/administrator, Cardiac rehab specialist, Municipal recreation planner
Community outreach assistant, Facility operations manager, Health and fitness coordinator, Occupational therapy practitioner, Adventure program coordinator
Fitness instructor, Policy advisor, Program director, Leisure activities coordinator, Therapeutic recreation specialist, Rehab counselor, Educator
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
31,722