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51 Best Sports & Recreation Programs in Canada

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.

49Bachelor's Degree
RC Redeemer College logo
#129 in Canada Canada

Kinesiology

Redeemer College — The Bachelor of Kinesiology program at Redeemer College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human movement, incorporating aspects of physiology, biome...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
51Program
BV Bow Valley College logo
#141 in Canada Canada

Recreation Therapy Aide

Bow Valley College — The Recreation Therapy Aide degree program at Bow Valley College is designed to prepare students to support individuals with diverse needs through recreational activities...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Recreation Management

Sports & Recreation at other levels

How these courses are ranked

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.

Inside the course list

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Sports & Recreation?

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.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Sports & Recreation online with a university in Canada?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in Canada?

Brock University, with 10, ahead of University of Calgary (7).

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