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The Recreation and Sport Management Diploma focuses on the provision of recreation and sport services and products in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors within communities. The program assesses the impact of recreation and sport and the environment in order to plan and develop healthy communities. Features of the program include a co-operative education opportunity.

Recreation and Sport Management Diploma

Vancouver Island University

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1. One of:

    - High school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (C) or equivalent
    - A university degree
    - Be a visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from home institution required)
    - Be a transfer student from a college or university with at least 24 university transfer credits
    - Mature student status (be at least 21 years old in your first semester) and English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (C) or equivalent

2. Official transcript of grades from high school (and post-secondary institutions where applicable)

Note: If you don't meet any of the admission categories, you may be admitted as an "Unclassified Student" to register into university-level courses which you meet the prerequisites. You will register after other students, so course availability will be limited.


Academic Admission Requirement

1. History of leadership, active involvement in recreation and sports pursuit, and experience working with people of varying ages and interests is recommended
2. Attend an orientation early in the Fall semester


Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Field work may require a successful Criminal Record Check before placement.
2. Enrollment in this program is limited. Admission is on an competitive basis. Meeting or exceeding the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.


Admission Advice

Applications are accepted for September entry until late July for domestic students. Early application is recommended.


When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information. 

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Vancouver Island University

Recreation and Sport Management Diploma

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