Bachelor of Health and Physical Education - Sport and Recreation Management at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Sport and recreation contribute meaningfully to personal well-being and community health. Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Sport and Recreation Management in Calgary combines classroom learning with practical experience through field placements in recreation and sport. You’ll have the opportunity to work with sports teams, recreation centres or wellness organizations while developing the business skills to plan and manage athletic programs, support events and bring an entrepreneurial perspective to your work.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Department: Health and Physical Education | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Explore a dynamic mix of foundational, leadership and specialized courses to build expertise in health and recreation.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared for rewarding careers in sport, fitness, recreation and leisure management. Roles include Sport marketer, Community recreation administrator, Facility manager, Program planner, Sport and recreation consultant, Fund development/sponsorship specialist, University recreation services, Operations coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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