Sport and Leisure Management Courses
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Business Communications
Business Communications
This course is designed to enable the student to write and speak professionally in a diverse, technologically sophisticated workplace setting. Students will acquire competency in clear workplace language, writing, and proofreading skills. Students will draft and evaluate various correspondence, as well as demonstrate oral communication skills through business presentation scenarios. Further, students will conduct research, prepare an employment package, and participate in a mock employment interview.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-105
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
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 will examine the role of public, private, and volunteer sectors in the delivery of leisure services. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities of elected officials and senior staff in a municipal, provincial, and federal government setting. Finally, definitions for leisure, recreation, sport, and play will be explored in relation to various sport and leisure issues and fields.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-110
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 will examine the program development cycle and illustrate its application including writing an agency mission statement, program goals, operational strategies, and orchestrating follow-up and evaluation. Further, students will explore the phenomena of leisure, how humans engage and experience leisure, and how to facilitate an individual's experience of leisure. Students will frame the leisure experience by examining various key elements of an activity while becoming familiar with a benefits-based programming philosophy in relation to leisure services. Finally, students will demonstrate the design and program plan for a leisure organization.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-114
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 will cover 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
Themes in Leisure Programming
Themes in Leisure Programming
This course is designed to enable students to design quality leisure experiences. Students will 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. Essential in this course will be learning the key elements of risk management for creating safe sport and recreation activities. Finally, students will 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
Outdoor Leadership Principles I
Outdoor Leadership Principles I
This practical course is designed to expose students to basic skills associated with backcountry living. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of physical activity in the outdoors and will introduce skills such as food selection, meal planning, thermoregulation, "Leave No Trace" principles, wilderness and remote first aid, and basic canoe paddling techniques. During the course, students will participate in some classroom sessions, while most of the course will occur in an outdoor setting through a variety of camping trips.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-125
Fitness Theory
Fitness Theory
This course is designed as an introduction to the basic fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, exercise, and biomechanics as they relate to exercise programming. Topics studied will include basic human anatomy and simple joint movements, an active living model of healthy living, principles of muscle physiology, cardiac physiology, exercise physiology, exercise conditioning, exercise safety, injury management, basic nutrition, and body fat management.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-132
Service Learning and Professional Development I
Service Learning and Professional Development I
This course will allow students to gain additional practical experience by being involved in a recreation, sport or fitness organization. In doing so, students will experience a series of professional development opportunities that will enhance overall industry success, the internship preparation process, and personal career planning.
Hours: 100
Course Code: SLM-135
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
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
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
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
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
Community and Personal Wellness
Community and Personal Wellness
This course will focus on the role of the fitness and recreation professional in facilitating personal health, health with others, and health in communities. Students will explore the holistic nature of health, thoughts around behaviour change, and stress. Additionally, students will become familiar with planning and organizing a wellness program based on developmental needs.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-202
Outdoor Leadership Principles II
Outdoor Leadership Principles II
This practical-based course is designed to support and enhance the material presented in Outdoor Leadership I. Students will further develop comfort living in the backcountry, further explore trip planning, wilderness travel, safety issues related to the weather and nature, and kayak paddling techniques.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-203
Service Learning and Professional Development II
Service Learning and Professional Development II
This course is designed to help students develop additional practical skills and professional attitudes for work in the sport, recreation, and health/fitness fields. Students will be required to provide service to a related organization. In doing so, students should gain valuable experience by interacting with various organizations, by contributing to the community, and by continuing to improve upon their levels of professionalism. Students will have opportunities to explore additional career plans.
Hours: 100
Course Code: SLM-205
Active Living
Active Living
In this course, students will have the opportunity to apply program acquired skills and knowledge to the design and delivery of an active living program. In teams, students will use a program development cycle to prepare a program for a community group. Students will increase their awareness of the tenants of active living movements as well as gain additional experience in the delivery of programs and in leading groups. Students will have the opportunity to explore a number of options for the type of community group they may wish to work with.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-207
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
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
Sport and Recreation Management
Sport and Recreation Management
Facility operators and managers have the unique responsibility of working on behalf of many other individuals. They must efficiently manage operations to provide quality facilities and services while motivating and stimulating others to function well. These individuals must also be able to market, advertise, and promote a facility while keeping revenues and expenses intact with the budget and simultaneously offering a clean, safe, and healthy environment. In this course, students will investigate administrative tasks associated with contracting services, finances, budgeting, and risk management issues involved with managing a sport and recreation facility. Students will also gain exposure to a variety of recreation facilities and will be expected to apply their knowledge in a practical environment.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-239
Adapted Recreation Programming
Adapted Recreation Programming
This course will introduce the fundamentals of recreation and sport service/provision for persons with a disability. Course activities will 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
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
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: 320
Course Code: SLM-279
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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
The Physiology of Human Movement
The Physiology of Human Movement
The purpose of this course is to provide 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. During this course students will 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
Take - 1 course(s) from the following, minimum grade: 60%
Aquatics
Aquatics
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become an assistant water safety instructor by focusing on teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision, and feedback. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of related skills and knowledge through both practical teaching experience and hands-on assignments.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-147
Strength Training and Conditioning
Strength Training and Conditioning
The purpose of this course is to prepare students as capable resistance training leaders. This course is designed to allow learners to become proficient in demonstrating proper exercise technique, planning a basic fitness program, and teaching others the basics of an exercise program. As a result of participating in this course, students will be prepared to challenge a nationally accredited certification in resistance training instruction.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-148
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Introduction to Facility Management
Introduction to Facility Management
This course is designed to allow students to begin developing an understanding of important considerations, components, and practices of operating a recreation or sport facility. Students will investigate organizational structure, staffing, daily operations, facility planning, and facility design.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-242
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
Exercise Adherence and Counseling
Exercise Adherence and Counseling
Basic counseling and communication skills are an integral part of assisting individuals with adopting new exercise behaviors. This course will cover behavior change theory, which includes methods and strategies to support the necessary motivation as well as core counseling skills and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to practice and apply theories and skills in a counseling setting.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-246
Measurement in Kinesiology
Measurement in Kinesiology
In this course, students will investigate methods used to measure various components of fitness. This course is designed to enable learners to administer and interpret a nationally recognized fitness and lifestyle appraisal tool. Students will examine the measurement of lifestyle behaviours, levels of physical activity, and physical fitness.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-248
Introduction to Ecotourism
Introduction to Ecotourism
Tourism is the world's largest industry and ecotourism is among the fastest-growing market segments. In this course, students will learn key components for understanding an international view of ecotourism, which include aspects of environment, economic, and social principles of responsible tourism. Contextualized for the Prince Edward Island tourism product, students will explore local stakeholders and apply basic interpretations of the Island's natural habitat.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-250
Festival and Event Management
Festival and Event Management
In this course students will investigate planning, marketing, and delivering a small to medium scale event. Topics covered will include tournament and event mission development, financial planning, rules and official's plans, risk management, registration, scheduling and tournament formatting, staffing and communication, facility planning, sponsorship, event promotion, awards, food service, coordination of event operations, and event evaluation.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-252
Nutrition
Nutrition
This course is designed to provide recreation and fitness professionals with basic nutritional knowledge. In many cases, fitness professionals are in a position to offer suggestions for healthy eating. As a result, it is imperative that students learning about healthy lifestyles are introduced to the concepts associated with sound nutritional practices. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the biochemical and physiological processes of human nutrition, nutritional assessment tools, and identify differences in nutrition for health and disease.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-254
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
Adventure-Based Programming
Adventure-Based Programming
In this course learners will examine experiential based learning through a wide range of adventure-based activities and exploration of theory. Students will be a part of an intense group-based learning environment and share in many exciting experiences. Amongst the variety of activities, students will examine and facilitate low and high ropes course programming.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-258
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
Exercise Program Design Techniques
Exercise Program Design Techniques
This course will allow students to explore elements associated with preparing exercise programs including the preparatory interview, setting of fitness goals, health screening, physical assessment, exercise selection, program design, exercise demonstration and observation, and periodic program design modification. Fitness program design will be based on applying current recommended guidelines from a variety of respected industry authorities.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-262
Outdoor Leadership Principles III
Outdoor Leadership Principles III
During this practical-based course students will plan, prepare for, and participate in a back country expedition. Students will learn and apply risk assessment management, body temperature management, group assessment of fitness during travel, nutrition and hydration management, and human and food waste management in the back country.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-264
Community Recreation Planning and Organizing
Community Recreation Planning and Organizing
Community organizing is the theory and practice of organizing people around public issues with the goal of creating social change. Community organizing is a critical component of social service and community recreation work practice. In this course, students examine the theoretical and the practical aspects of community organizing. Focus will be placed on the role of recreation as a service and the role of the recreation professional as change agent, referring agent, and advocate.
Hours: 45
Course Code: SLM-266
Computerized Financial Accounting
Computerized Financial Accounting
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to develop competency using accounting software. Students will be introduced to the basic features of a computer software package and will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on bookkeeping experience through practical assignments. Highlighted in this course will be the types of information that must be tracked in a business, how to enter that information, and how to track it through the program.
Hours: 30
Course Code: SLM-268
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
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
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
Optional courses
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
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
