Overview

Whether you're passionate about sports, dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, or eager to bring people together through recreation, the Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management at LaSalle College Vancouver will help you transform that passion into a career. This program is designed to provide the practical knowledge, real-world experience, and professional tools you need to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry. From community recreation to major sporting events, sport and recreation professionals create meaningful, accessible, and impactful experiences that promote well-being and connection. This two-year diploma program explores the foundations of sport and recreation leadership while giving you the opportunity to learn by doing—from planning and managing events to marketing and operations.
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About the Program

The Sport and Recreation Management Diploma Program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries. Students will gain hands-on experience in creating and managing sport and recreation related platforms, optimizing user experience, and implementing effective event planning strategies.

Note: This is a new program currently pending approval by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

  • This program/course is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).  Click here for more information about PGWP and to see our eligible courses.

Opportunities

Practical Experience & Industry-Aligned Skills

Students in the Sport and Recreation Management Diploma Program gain valuable hands-on experience by working directly with sport and recreation platforms, organizing real-world events, and collaborating with industry professionals. You'll build practical skills while developing a deep understanding of how sport and recreation contribute to health, wellness, and community building.

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent

    Copy of government-issued photo ID

  • International applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation  (with official English translations)

    Copy of a valid Passport

    Proof of English proficiency

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Introduction to Event Management
  • Introduction to Community Recreation
  • Program Design and Planning
  • Community Engagement and Consultation
  • Facility Planning and Management

QUARTER 2

  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Cultural and Heritage Recreation
  • Basics of Nutrition
  • Marketing and Fundraising
  • HR for Event Professionals

QUARTER 3

  • Leadership in Recreation
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Health and Wellness Promotion in Recreation
  • Sustainable Recreation Planning
  • Risk Management in Recreation and Safety Protocols

QUARTER 4

  • Recreation for Special Populations
  • Introduction to Sport Nutrition
  • Introduction to Science of Exercise and Physical Activity
  • Project Management in Event Planning I
  • Project Management in Event Planning II

Tuition & Aid

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