Sport and Leisure Management Courses
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Internship
Internship
Internship is the one of the cooperative educational components of the Sport and Leisure Management program in which students are required to complete a work term in the sport, leisure, and/or the tourism industry. This internship placement provides students with the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned, to acquire new skills, and to gain first hand experiences in the sport, leisure, and tourism industry. Internship is a cooperative relationship between the employer, the student, and the program where all parties derive benefits.
Hours: 250
Course Code: SLM-281
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-281 Internship
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
This course will introduce students to the tourism industry by giving a comprehensive tour through the eight sectors of this rapidly expanding field. Students will develop a conceptual understanding of how these sectors interact with each other and contribute to the overall economic development of their communities. In addition, partnerships between the private and public sectors will be examined as they impact on the growth of this dynamic industry. Significant focus will also be placed on career opportunities and future trends.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-101
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-101 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Information Technology
Information Technology
This course, using a self-directed model supported with instructor assistance, will give students the skills needed to establish competency with computers and computing technology. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to various types of information processing systems used in business environments. The four areas of focus for this course include computer concepts, word processing and desktop publishing, spreadsheets and electronic presentations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-109
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-109 Information Technology
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Leisure, Recreation and Sport
Introduction to Leisure, Recreation and Sport
As future professionals in this dynamic field, familiarity with the concepts, philosophical underpinnings, history, and societal context of leisure, recreation and sport is key. In this course, students examine the role of public, private, and volunteer sectors in the delivery of leisure services.Definitions for leisure, recreation, sport, active living and play are explored. An understanding of basic exercise science principles and the benefits of physical activity and sport are important aspects of this course.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-110
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-110 Introduction to Leisure, Recreation and Sport
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Leisure Program Design
Leisure Program Design
A key component within the leisure industry is the design and implementation of relevant programs in various settings. In this course, students examine the program development cycle and illustrate its application Further, students explore the phenomena of leisure, how humans engage and experience leisure, and how to facilitate an individual?s experience of leisure.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-114
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-114 Leisure Program Design
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Developing a greater understanding of human behavior within the sport and exercise setting is an important asset for professionals working in related fields such as fitness instructing, athletic training, sport administration, coaching and recreation planning. The study of psychology examines influences on human behavior in relation to personality and social environments. In particular to sport and exercise, this course covers theories of motivation, the impact of stress on performance, the psychological benefits of exercise, strategies promoting exercise adherence, and the role of mental skills for performance and well-being.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-118
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-118 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Themes in Leisure Programming
Themes in Leisure Programming
This course is designed to enable students to design quality leisure experiences. Students deepen their awareness of how individuals experience leisure and examine the necessary steps to plan and create it. Students can expect a review of leadership styles, strategies for managing participant behavior, and explore different types of recreation activities. Learning the key elements of risk management for creating safe sport and recreation activities is essential. Finally, students explore activity development differences for various stages in the life cycle and learn to plan activities based on various needs.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-121
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-121 Themes in Leisure Programming
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
This course will introduce students to the purpose of accounting, the various forms of business organization, and the financial statement formats for each. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing business transactions by identifying the various types of accounts affected and the rules of debit and credit regarding these accounts. Students will develop their skills by working through the accounting cycle steps from analyzing business transactions, journalizing, posting, and completing month-end and year-end activities with the accounting records of a business.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-141
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-141 Financial Accounting
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing is a vital part of every organization. Marketing encompasses concepts, techniques, and activities directed toward the distribution of goods and services to satisfy customer needs. This course will provide the student with an introduction to marketing terminology, concepts, and techniques as they relate to the tourism and hospitality industry.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-142
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-142 Introduction to Marketing
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
Successful completion of this course will equip students with a foundation of basic leadership skills. A special focus is placed on skills which relate to communication, teamwork, management functions, styles of leadership, motivation, staffing, training, delegating, and performance assessments.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-143
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-143 Human Resource Management
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Sport Administration
Sport Administration
Sport administration requires excellent administration and management skills as well as specific attention to issues that are unique to sport. In this course, students will develop familiarity with the structure of the international and national sport community as well as strong comprehension of the provincial sport system. Trends and the role of sport in modern society will be reviewed as well as the competitive path to achievement in sport. Special attention will be paid to sport development planning, volunteerism, chairing effective meetings, sport constitution and by-laws, risk management, insurance, athlete's rights and obligations, gender equity for women in sport, and abuse and harassment. Other areas that will be explored include media relations, event hosting, and ethics.
Hours: 60
Course Code: SLM-144
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-144 Sport Administration
Academic Year: 2012-2013
The Physiology of Human Movement
The Physiology of Human Movement
This course provides students with both a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body and an understanding of the expected responses the body makes during acute exercise. Topic areas include; homeostasis, bioenergetics, neuroendocrinology, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, the circulatory system, and acid-base balance. Students examine acute body systems responses to various forms of exercise and chronic adaptations resulting from participation in regular exercise training.
Hours: 60
Course Code: SLM-146
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-146 The Physiology of Human Movement
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Leadership
Leadership
With focus placed on recreation, sport, and community, this course is designed to help students reflect on leadership theories and skills both personally and when working with others. Personal management skills and perspectives for enhancing communication, proactive thinking, and conflict resolution will be explored. Particular attention will be given to leadership related to understanding group dynamics.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-149
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-149 Leadership
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Directed Studies in Sport or Recreation Leadership
Directed Studies in Sport or Recreation Leadership
This course is designed to allow students to explore and develop a customized training opportunity in sport or recreation leadership. In partnership with program faculty, students will identify a learning contract in the form of a course outline that defines learning outcomes and competencies, assessment methods, and other course elements including completion timeframes, commitments, and resources to be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-151
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-151 Directed Studies in Sport or Recreation Leadership
Academic Year: 2012-2013
English
English
This course is designed to prepare students in the area of communication by focusing on writing efficiency. Students explore the fundamentals of grammar in writing and the writing process. Students are directed to present their ideas clearly and persuasively through opportunities designed to develop and improve their writing skills.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-152
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-152 English
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship education is the process of providing individuals with the concepts and skills to recognize opportunities that others have overlooked, and to have the insight and self-esteem to act where others have hesitated. This course includes instruction in opportunity recognition, obtaining resources, and initiating a business venture. It also provides instruction in business management processes such as business planning, capital development, marketing, and financial analysis. Students will have the opportunity to summarize much of what they have learned by researching and completing a business plan for a specific enterprise.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-201
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-201 Entrepreneurship
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
This course will provide students with the necessary skills to develop competency in the basics of managerial accounting. This course will begin with a financial accounting review and add additional exposure to compiling financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and interpreting financial statements. Students will develop their managerial skills using ratio analysis on the statements they compile. Instruction will also be included in the areas of internal control, budgeting, and payroll.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-209
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-209 Managerial Accounting
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Law
Introduction to Law
This course is an introduction to Canadian law as it applies to the tourism and hospitality industry. Students will develop an understanding of the legal concepts and principles that govern personal and commercial relationships, and will learn how our lives are intimately influenced by the law. This course will also enhance the student's ability to anticipate and avoid many common legal problems before they arise.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-210
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-210 Introduction to Law
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Adapted Recreation Programming
Adapted Recreation Programming
This course introduces the fundamentals of recreation and sport service/provision for persons with a disability. Course activities include topics such as assessment, individualized programming, and coordination of related resources/services to provide optimal experiences for youth and adults with a disability.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-240
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-240 Adapted Recreation Programming
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Public and Media Relations
Public and Media Relations
Students explore public relations theory and practice including how public relations operate in organizations, its impact on the public, and its function in society. Professional development of the field; concepts, issues, and principles in the practice; and models and theories guiding the practice are also explored. Students apply course materials to public relations program planning and management by working on a variety of public relations projects.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-241
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-241 Public and Media Relations
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Sport Facility Management
Sport Facility Management
Students investigate various management and administrative tasks commonly associated with the operation and management of a sports and recreation facility. Topics such as policy development, facility development, finances, budgeting, contracting services, maintenance, and risk management are explored. Students gain exposure to a variety of recreation facilities and are expected to apply their knowledge in a practical environment.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-243
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-243 Sport Facility Management
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Marketing for Sport and Recreation
Marketing for Sport and Recreation
Recreation and leisure services compete with limited resources. The more creative a recreation marketer is, the more successful their services may be. This course places focus on the promotion of sport and recreation products, services, and events. Students can expect to develop a marketing plan while examining topics such as marketing intelligence, the target market, and issues related to the development of a marketing mix.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-244
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-244 Marketing for Sport and Recreation
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy
Students develop knowledge and technical skills in the theoretical and applied practices of athletic therapy related to physical activity and sport. These skills include prevention of athletic injury, assessment of injury to athletes, acute-injury management, rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and a safe return to competitive sport.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-245
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-245 Athletic Therapy
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
The intent of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the study of the cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and respiratory systems.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-247
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-247 Anatomy and Physiology
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Exercise Programming for Special Populations
Exercise Programming for Special Populations
This course investigates methods and strategies for developing exercise programs for a variety of health conditions and special populations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-249
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-249 Exercise Programming for Special Populations
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Wilderness Backpacking
Wilderness Backpacking
During this practical based course, students are required to demonstrate a variety of techniques commonly used in wilderness backpacking activities. Emphasis is placed on managing risks in the wilderness, respecting the host ecosystems, choosing proper equipment, wilderness navigation, and food preparation. Students participate in preparatory classroom sessions, with the majority of the course occurring in a wilderness setting.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-251
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-251 Wilderness Backpacking
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education
The theory of Outdoor Education, the unique teaching considerations associated with an outdoor setting, and the variety of effective delivery methods afforded to outdoor educators are explored in this course. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills and knowledge which characterize professional outdoor educators, and on transferring the foundational theory into effective practice. Students will also lead the delivery of Outdoor Education programming.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-253
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-253 Outdoor Education
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing and Kayaking
During this practical based course, students demonstrate paddle sport techniques and knowledge to a nationally certified level. Emphasis is placed on safe paddling choices, exercising good judgment, rescue techniques, and precise paddling technique.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-255
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-255 Canoeing and Kayaking
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Modes and Methods of Physical Conditioning
Modes and Methods of Physical Conditioning
Blending academic rigour with learning in a practical setting, students will examine a variety of common modes of physical conditioning. Learners can expect to explore the exercise conditioning methods associated with training the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems; improving muscular power, strength, hypertrophy, and endurance; conditioning the core of the body; and improving linear and multidirectional speed and agility conditioning as they develop skill in demonstrating and exercises.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-256
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-256 Modes and Methods of Physical Conditioning
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Community Development
Community Development
An understanding of a community development approach to enhancing the quality of life through leisure and recreation is critical to individuals working in the field. Students in this course will explore ideas and theories associated with community development and contrast them to other approaches. Empowerment, an assets focus, planning, and group development will be common themes throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to get involved in a community project and facilitate an intervention to enhancing some aspect of a community's development.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-260
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-260 Community Development
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Exercise Programming I
Exercise Programming I
This course is designed to enable students to explore the elements associated with assessing a client. Issues explored include client consultation, health appraisal, dietary assessments and fitness assessment and interpretation.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-263
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-263 Exercise Programming I
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Exercise Programming II
Exercise Programming II
Building on the experiences within Exercise Programming I,students explore both the modes and methods and the design elements associated with exercise program planning. Students examine exercises and programs designed to improve performance.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-265
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-265 Exercise Programming II
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure I
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure I
This course is designed to allow students to explore and develop a customized training opportunity within the sport and leisure industry. In partnership with program faculty, students will identify a learning contract in the form of a course outline that defines learning outcomes and competencies, assessment methods, and other course elements including completion timeframes, commitments, and resources to be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-270
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-270 Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure I
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure II
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure II
This course is designed to allow students to explore and develop a customized training opportunity within the sport and leisure industry. In partnership with program faculty, students will identify a learning contract in the form of a course outline that defines learning outcomes and competencies, assessment methods, and other course elements including completion timeframes, commitments, and resources to be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-272
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-272 Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure II
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure III
Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure III
This course is designed to allow students to explore and develop a customized training opportunity within the sport and leisure industry. In partnership with program faculty, students will identify a learning contract in the form of a course outline that defines learning outcomes and competencies, assessment methods, and other course elements including completion timeframes, commitments, and resources to be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-274
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-274 Directed Studies in Sport and Leisure III
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Economics
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts in micro economics. Students will gain an understanding of economic theories by discussing concepts such as supply and demand, competition, and business cycles. This course will also identify some of the major economic opportunities and challenges facing Canada today. Competency in this area will increase student's competitive advantage as an employee or as a business owner/manager.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-276
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-276 Introduction to Economics
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Educational Study Tour
Educational Study Tour
The focus of this course is to offer students valuable "hands on experience" based on material studied within the Sport and Leisure Management program. Students will conduct an in-depth study of the chosen destination or event and prepare the required travel components for the trip. Participation in adventure tourism activities, event operations, and visits to attractions are important elements for students to experience so a realistic picture of the components and opportunities in some sectors of the Sport and Leisure industry.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-278
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-278 Educational Study Tour
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introduction to Calculus
Introduction to Calculus
This course is designed to provide students entering natural sciences, business and economics with an introduction to calculus. Students will acquire competency in the concepts of continuity, limits, and the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change. Methods of determining derivatives will be introduced using both algebraic and transcendental functions. Students will experience practical applications that emphasize maximum/minimum problems and topics in integration will include both definite and indefinite integrals.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-289
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-289 Introduction to Calculus
Academic Year: 2012-2013
Introductory Statistics
Introductory Statistics
This course will provide students with an introduction to the basic concepts of descriptive and basic probability, sampling techniques and inferential statistics. Topics include proper sampling techniques, measures of center and variation, basic probability concepts, normal distribution, confidence intervals for means and proportions, hypothesis testing, paired samples as two independent samples, contingency tables, introduction to analysis of variance, linear regression and correlation. Students will be introduced to a statistical computer package.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-290
Detailed Course Outline: SLM-290 Introductory Statistics
Academic Year: 2012-2013
