Recreation programs create opportunities for people to be active, offering communities many enjoyable ways to stay healthy. Individuals, communities and government organizations are all focusing on ways to help provide healthier choices, so now is the time to get involved and learn the skills to excel in the recreation and leisure services industry.<br>The Recreation Management program prepares you for a career in operations, athletic development, facility management, recreation programming and many other specialty fields. Community recreation and non-for profits need trained professionals. Choose from a two-year diploma or complete the one-year certificate. The program is available online, face to face, or a mix of both whatever works for you and, it may vary semester to semester.<br>Broaden your perspectives as our students come from all over, some of whom already work in the industry, which provides rich experiences as you learn the foundational business know-how expected of employers today. This, along with a practical work experience (international students complete a practicum, domestic students are recommended to complete a co-op) and specialty courses, means you graduate with both academic and professional experience.