BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Recreation and Sport Management in Nanaimo Canada | Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University
|
Nanaimo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,993
(c. USD17,215.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
VIU's Recreation and Sport Management program prepares you for exciting opportunities in the expanding fields of sports, recreation, health, and wellness.
Through this program, you'll gain practical experience with supportive instructors dedicated to your achievement. Enhance your education with paid internships and intimate class settings, collaborating with peers and faculty on impactful community initiatives.
Alumni pursue diverse careers promoting positive experiences and self-esteem through sports and community engagement for all age groups. Visit the Recreation and Sport Management Program Website (link below) to discover career possibilities. This program follows a required Co-operative Education structure, combining four academic terms with two paid Co-op work terms.
This diploma emphasizes delivering recreation and sport services across public, private, and nonprofit community organizations. Students learn to evaluate how recreation and sports influence environments to foster healthier communities. Program highlights include practical skill development, hands-on leadership opportunities, the co-op education approach (with paid positions), and personalized learning environments.
While designed for immediate career entry, graduates can continue their education by transferring into the third year of VIU's Bachelor of Tourism Management, Recreation Major.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English Language proficiency is required from any country or citizen where English is not the official or first language.
For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level AP5 for undergrad and Grad Prep for Graduate programs). Exceptions may apply.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
Recommendation for Admission
History of leadership, active involvement in recreation and sport pursuits, and experience working with people of varying ages and interests.
To meet the English language requirements for academic program, students must have completed:
VIU English Language Centre's - Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2 - Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
IELTS 6.5 (with no band under 6.0)
TOEFL 550 (with no section under 56)
TOEFL iBT 88 (with no section under 20)
Pearson (PTE) 60 no section below 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
23,993