The one-year Sports Business Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you for an exciting career in the ever-growing, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Interact with industry professionals in Canada`s capital, where there are a variety of professional sports franchises and more national sport-governing bodies than any city in Canada. Leading industry experts share their insights about and experience with the tools and strategies for success in sports business management.

Choose between a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) with a streaming focus in Sport and Leisure Management or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport and Leisure Management, which offers courses in public relations, communication and advanced marketing.

Students develop the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed within the sport industry. The fundamentals of business administration are introduced through courses in accounting, marketing, technology, research, and entrepreneurship. Operations in sport organizations are explored through curriculum in fundraising, sponsorship, program planning, leagues, tournament organizing and scheduling, fitness, outdoor recreation and facilities. In addition to the theoretical components of the program, practical experience is obtained through community leadership opportunities and field placements.

This four-year honors degree program prepares students for a career in event management at local, national, and international levels, involving entertainment, sport, corporate, tourism, travel, business, non-profit, politics, art, culture, and fashion. With the rapid globalization of the event industry, the scale and complexity of today's events require the expertise of trained event management professionals. Now that participants and spectators from across the world travel to a myriad of conferences, competitions, and festivals, event tourism has become a flourishing industry.

More and more, people are looking to make the most of their exercise experiences with workouts that get results and are engaging and fun. Qualified fitness and health professionals with Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion help people lead better, longer lives through healthy, active lifestyles.

Fitness and Health Promotion is a two-year Ontario college diploma program for students interested in the fitness industry. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, nutrition, principles of fitness, athletic injuries, and personal training. Graduates of this program can perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness consultant or personal trainer.

Help people develop and maintain healthier lifestyles. Become a fitness and health professional. Practical training and industry experience that extends beyond lectures. Be certification-ready. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become leaders in the fitness and health promotion industry.

Our busy days are often highly scheduled, making it essential that quality wellness and recreation services are available within our community. Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services - Sports professionals help build healthy communities and develop programs for individuals of all ages.

Golf and Club Management (Co-op) is a two-year diploma program that focuses on the fundamentals of managing and operating a golf or recreational club. Apply the knowledge you learned in the classroom to a co-op work experience with professionals in the field. Graduates of this program can explore numerous career opportunities in the growing golf and club industry.

This program is designed to prepare students for exciting employment opportunities in the $15 billion Canadian golf industry, both on the golf course and off. Theoretical concepts taught in the classroom are blended with practical learning opportunities gained through exposure to various golf facilities. At the golf course level, students examine the many aspects of golf operations such as agronomy, hospitality, retail and golf event planning. Away from the golf course, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths at facilities that support the game. Students gain professional and managerial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as practical experience through participation in a work term and extensive field trips to golf courses and golf industry properties.

The two-year Outdoor Adventure Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for working in the outdoors, leading adventure trips, and teaching outdoor skills. Half of your time in the program is spent outdoors, in a variety of locations and adventure operations, including our partner training location at Wilderness Tours.

Centennial College's Sports Journalism program is a unique graduate certificate offering that will prepare you for a career in the ever-changing world of sports media. During your time in this Toronto sports journalism program, you'll learn the best practices for the field in a diverse and gender-inclusive environment with peers just as dedicated to and as passionate about sports.

Study with internationally renowned sport and exercise psychology researchers and practitioners in the only program of its kind in Canada. Discover how participation in sport and exercise affect people psychologically and physically. Gain experience and knowledge that can be applied to many professional workplace settings.

Kinesiology is the study of the science of movement. The RDP Kinesiology and Sport Studies program offers a 2-year diploma specialization in Fitness and Health Promotion. The Diploma Program is designed for students who wish to complete a diploma with a focus on Fitness and Health Promotion in order to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to plan and instruct fitness classes, perform a variety of fitness testing protocols, counsel individuals and groups regarding fitness programs and establish and operate fitness programs in industry, clubs and communities

This program will provide students a fundamental understanding of managing the business of sport. It focuses on aspects from a contemporary perspective which includes communications, marketing, and ethics. In general, it will enable students to gain knowledge, understanding, skills, and values in functional and general administrative areas. The sports industry relies heavily on the skills, dedication, and contribution of sport managers as they work alongside volunteers, players, coaches, and other stakeholders developing and guiding the business of sport. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain a certified personal trainer certificate upon successful completion of an external exam administered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).