Recreation Management

Recreation programs create opportunities for people to be active, offering communities many enjoyable ways to stay healthy. Individuals, communities and government organizations are all focussing on ways to help provide healthier choices, so now is the time to get involved and learn the skills to excel in the recreation and leisure services industry.

Our Recreation Management program is the only program offered in Canada that is available entirely online. You can also take most courses in person at our Cranbrook campus. Our campus, situated in the East Kootenay with limitless indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, allows you to complete your studies while enjoying the lifestyle you love.

The Recreation Management program prepares you for a career in operations, athletic development, facility management, recreation programming and many other specialty fields. We provide you with the business know-how, management skills and related specialty courses.

Why Choose Recreation Management as a Career?

• As people strive to lead healthier lifestyles, many new opportunities are opening up for professionals in the field of recreation.
• You will be working in a career that helps to improve peoples' well-being and quality of life while providing leadership and support.
• A Recreation Management credential allows you to seek employment in both indoor or outdoor recreation - whichever you are most passionate about.

Certificate:

The Recreation Management certificate is awarded on successful completion of the first year coursework in the RMGT diploma program - a total of 30 credits.

Diploma:

The Recreation Management diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete the two-year diploma curriculum – a total of 60 credits.