Start Date: September
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Length: 2 Years
Credential: Diploma, Sport and Recreation Management
Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Waiting list
International Applicants with a Valid Holland College Study Permit: Waiting list
Other International Applicants: Waiting list
The diploma in Sport and Recreation Management prepares students for a career in community development, recreation programming, facility management, athletic administration, and similar employment opportunities. Courses in community development, sport event tourism, sport marketing, public relations, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sport facility management prepare students for a career on the business side of the recreation industry. Students also gain valuable industry experience through a 150-hour internship.
Graduates will have the skills necessary to assist with the planning and delivery of recreation programs, supervise and schedule sport leagues and work collaboratively with senior sport and recreation management teams.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
This program is located in the Charlottetown Centre. Take a virtual tour.
This program has degree pathways, giving you the opportunity to receive credit for your Holland College diploma when you continue your education. For a complete list of agreements, visit the Degree Pathways page.
| Partner Institution | Credential | Details of Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, |
Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies | Graduates receive up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies in Kinesiology. |
NOTES:
Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.
Fees are Course Based
|
1st Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,550 | $10,550 |
| Fees | $1,063 | $1,813 |
| Other Costs | $660 | $660 |
| Total | $6,273 | $13,023 |
|
2nd Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,550 | $9,650 |
| Fees | $928 | $1,678 |
| Other Costs | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $5,978 | $11,828 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Lab Fee | $335 | $100 |
| Student Association | $178 | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $470 | $470 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 | $80 |
| Graduation Fee | - | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $5,613 | $5,478 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $3,078 | $3,103 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,535 | $2,375 |
|
Other Costs |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
| Books | $660 | $500 |
| Total | $660 | $500 |
| Grand Total | $6,273 | $5,978 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $10,550 | $9,650 |
| Lab Fee | $335 | $100 |
| Student Association | $178 | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 | $80 |
| Graduation Fee | - | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $12,363 | $11,328 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $9,828 | $8,953 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,535 | $2,375 |
|
Other Costs |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
| Books | $660 | $500 |
| Total | $660 | $500 |
| Grand Total | $13,023 | $11,828 |
*Includes the International Student Fee.
Many Holland College programs have degree pathway agreements with other post-secondary institutions. You can receive credit for your Holland College diploma toward a university degree or other post-graduate credential, saving you time and money! Find out more on the Degree Pathways page.
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