A study of developmental principles and theoretical approaches and issues related to the study of human growth and development and motor behaviour across the lifespan.

Field experience shadowing or observing a sport coaching role, guided by a certified head coach. This may take place in community recreation settings or school sports teams. Students will gain real-world experience of coaching and leadership inside the competitive sport environment. They will also gain professional networking opportunities and explore career possibilities.

30-hour field experience in an athletic therapy environment with a certified supervisor who provides on the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice athletic therapy in a real-world context and develop a professional portfolio of specific skills and accomplishments related to their future career.

Field placement that shadows a certified strength and conditioning coach. Provides training examples, opportunities for professional development, and networking. Students will primarily be observing the coaching techniques used with competitive athletes in strength and conditioning.

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Students are introduced to the skills and knowledge required in recreational rock climbing for both indoor and outdoor climbing environments. Students will become knowledgeable of group facilitation, high ropes training, and safety issues while focusing on personal development, trust, communication, and teamwork skills.

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan track and field athletes.

Introduces the theory, concepts, and practices in Sport Management. Theoretical components of the course explore multiple functional areas in Sport Management in the private and public sectors. Applied components focus on personal leadership development and managerial decision-making.

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Immerses students in outdoor learning, combining the enjoyment of hiking with the development of practical wilderness skills, environmental stewardship, Indigenous ways of caring for the land, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Emphasizes active participation, critical thinking, and experiential learning on local hiking trails. Students will complete a combination of written assignments, skill demonstrations, and reflective exercises that connect outdoor competence with responsible environmental stewardship.