皇家山大学

With a fresh approach to health and physical education that is unique to Western Canada, Mount Royal’s distinctive four-year program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to health and physical education while providing students with valuable hands-on experiential learning opportunities in- and outside the classroom. Going beyond traditional program offerings, the BHPE focuses on creating experienced and well-rounded graduates prepared to become strong health and wellness advocates in the community, or pursue further education at a graduate or professional school level.

You will have the opportunity to specialize in one of four majors listed below, with each major offering current outcome-focused approach that emphasize collaboration and leadership skills needed to champion the movement in your community.

Change starts at the community level, and that change needs a champion like you. Lead the movement in your community by helping to support our economic and social future by changing attitudes that lead to sedentary lifestyles and resulting health implications. Sport and recreation are big business. By combining your interest in sports with a solid understanding of business, you will be well positioned for an exciting career in this multi-billion dollar industry. As a leader and wellness advocate, you will work actively in the community to structure and promote opportunities for citizens to get active. Create opportunities for members of your community to become active and engaged by supporting children, youth, adults and seniors alike through organizing and facilitating grassroots physical activity and recreation programming. Leave your legacy by helping to build a healthy and active community.

You will gain fundamental knowledge and skills in:

• business
• program development
• sport, athletic or recreation centre management
• community development
• lifetime leisure

Career choices

Your job title could be:

Director of community relations — promote teams and players throughout the community.

Athletic services coordinator — is responsible for athletes’ training, travel and long-term development.

Executive director — take a leadership role in the overall operations of a sports and recreation company.

Marketing manager — use your detailed understanding of a company to create and implement a marketing strategy that will help move the organization forward.

Research opportunities

Students are encouraged to participate in research in this growing field. Current faculty research topics include:

• Olympic bids - how to host the games
• sport and recreation community program impact
• marketing strategies within sport and recreation