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Across Canada, 21 universities offer 51 Sports & Recreation programs — most run 4 years. Courses from University of British Columbia, University of Western Ontario and University of Calgary come first, because those universities rank highest.
Lakehead University
Ontario Tech University — The Bachelor of Kinesiology program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive exploration of human movement, physical activity, and spor...
Ontario Tech University
College of the Rockies — The Activity Assistant Associate Certificate program at the College of the Rockies aims to prepare students for careers supporting and enhancing the lives of individuals...
College of the Rockies — The Kinesiology Diploma program at the College of the Rockies provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human movement and physical activity. This course co...
College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies — The Mountain Adventure Skills Training degree program at the College of the Rockies is designed for those with a passion for the outdoors and a desire to develop advanced...
College of the Rockies
College of the Rockies — The Recreation Management diploma at the College of the Rockies provides a comprehensive overview of the recreational industry, blending theoretical knowledge with practi...
Acadia University — The Master's Degree in Applied Kinesiology at Acadia University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body's movement and its appl...
Acadia University — The Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology at Acadia University offers students an in-depth understanding of human movement, exercise science, and health promotion. This progra...
Université du Québec en Outaouais — Le Baccalauréat en kinésiologie appliquée aux activités physiques adaptées à l'Université du Québec en Outaouais est un programme complet qui prépare les étudiants à comp...
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
Vanier College — The Diploma in Studies of Sports, Games, and Leisure offers students a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of sports, recreation, and leisure management...
Vanier College
Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University — The Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma at Mount Royal University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fitness training and health promotion. Through a bl...
Mount Royal University
Royal Roads University — The Advanced Coaching Practices degree at Royal Roads University offers an in-depth exploration of coaching methodologies and practices, targeting those looking to enhanc...
Trinity Western University — The Bachelor's Degree in Human Kinetics at Trinity Western University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human movement, fitness, and health. This prog...
Trinity Western University
Durham College — The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program at Durham College equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote fitness and healthy living in various populati...
Durham College
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6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of British Columbia) to #358 (University of Victoria); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of British Columbia has the largest research record in this group, with 32,977,394 citations and an h-index of 1,352.
By level: 30 bachelor's, 10 diploma, 4 master's and 1 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Sports & Recreation (45), Recreation Management (3), Exercise Science (2) and Coaching Science (1). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 90% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (82% of courses with a stated intake). Brock University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.
University of British Columbia (QS World #40), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
2 of these courses are listed as online.
Brock University, with 10, ahead of University of Calgary (7).
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