1 year at RDC - 3 years at the U of A
From sport tourism to mountain history, from fitness and active living programs to arts, culture and heritage - recreation, sport, and tourism studies is a broad field of study to help people enjoy recreation and leisure.
RDC offers one year of transfer to the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.
If you wish to transfer to a university other than the University of Alberta, please check with that university before registering in courses.
For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.
Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
- ELA 30-1
- Subject from Group A or C
- Subject from Group A, B
- Subject from Group C (Biology 30 recommended)
- Subject from Group A, C, or Physical Education 30 (5 credit)
OR
2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
- English 30 or ELA 30-1
- Subject from Group A or C
Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.
Municipal parks and recreation departments
- programmers
- planners
- facility operators
- managers
- administrators
Federal and provincial governments
- cultural services
- recreation services
- parks services
Youth service agencies
- Boys' and Girls' Clubs
- Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A.
Institutional recreation
- hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- seniors' centres
- correctional centres
Tourism and commercial recreation
Camping and outdoor recreation
University of Alberta
- ENGL 219/220 Essay Composition and Critical Reading/Literary Analysis
- KNSS 204 Introduction to Sociocultural Foundations of Physical Education, Leisure and Sport
- KNSS 205 History of Sport
- KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory and Practice
- KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education
- KNSS 250 Introduction to the Administration of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Programs
- KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity
- 2 Art Options - Liberal Arts Foundation Courses