Bachelor's in Sport and Recreation Management

Situated in Regina, Canada, the University of Regina is known for its commitment to experiential learning and academic excellence. The university offers a diverse range of programs in arts, sciences, business, engineering, and more. With a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, the University of Regina provides a supportive environment for students to thrive academically and personally.

Blend your passions for sport, recreation, and business in one of the University of Regina’s sport and recreation management bachelor’s degree programs: Four- or five-year Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies in Sport and Recreation Management (depending on choice of fieldwork placement/paid internship) Five-year Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies Internship/ Bachelor of Business Administration Joint Program In the four-year bachelor degree program through our Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, learn about the management and business side of the sport and recreation industry at the local, provincial, national and international level. Expand your career opportunities even further with our five-year sport and recreation management joint bachelor degree program. This partnership between the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the Faculty of Business Administration results in two bachelor degrees. Learn the newest business skills that will help you succeed in the fast-paced world of sport and recreation management, such as data analytics, live event production, sport communication, digital marketing, and venue and event management. Graduate with a solid foundation in business and leadership. A sport and recreation management degree prepares you for careers in the sport, recreation, and tourism industries. The University of Regina offers the only sport and recreation management degree program in Saskatchewan. Our joint five-year degree is the only one of its kind in Western Canada. What Is Sport and Recreation Management? Sport and recreation management is the field of business that focuses directly on sports and recreation, including the activities that facilitate it. You will also learn about the motivations, constraints, and facilitation of people's participation in sport and recreation. In both the sport and recreation studies bachelor’s degree, and the joint sport and recreation studies internship/business administration program, you will learn why sport, recreation, and leisure activities are important to a healthy, active and balanced lifestyle. You will also learn about the management and business side of sport and recreation. Some unique classes in the U of Regina sport and recreation management programs include: Venue and Event Management – focuses on assessing events and facilities for management best practices and social responsibility. Live Event Production and Sport Communication – a practicum-based course that gives you hands-on experience producing live sporting events and sport information management. Learn live media development and production and how to create content for social media outlets and webcasts. Data Analytics in Sport – teaches you the skills to manage and analyze datasets in high-performance sport, and provide data-based insight to coaches, players and other participants. Volunteer Management – provides you with skills related to managing volunteers and finance in the sport and recreation sector and beyond.