BRSS Recreation and Sport Studies (Fredericton) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

If you’re curious about the social-psychological aspects of recreation, sports, and physical activity, UNB’s Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies program is designed for you. This four-year program balances theory and hands-on practice. With options for honours, directed studies, and exciting work placements, the BRSS will prepare you for a meaningful career of creating, managing, and executing programs that contribute to healthy communities and healthy lives. Offered at the Fredericton campus as the Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology | Duration: four-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Since 1957, UNB’s Faculty of Kinesiology has been growing a reputation as a national leader in kinesiology, recreation, and sport and wellness. Our program excels at personalized learning and professional preparation.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue: Coaching, Event Planning, Marketing, Facilities Management, Tourism and Parks, Recreation Therapy.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,430 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science in Kinesiology / Recreation and Sport Studies full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dent Source

International applicants: CAD 22,996 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Science in Kinesiology / Recreation and Sport Studies full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dent Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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