Sport and Fitness Leadership
Note: SFL courses are restricted to BSFL students only.
SFL 300 Leadership in Sport and Fitness
(3 credits) F (2,2,0,0,0)
Students will immerse themselves into experiences which will further examine, develop and understand their own personal leadership philosophy and potential. Students will develop a portfolio of conceptual and technical competencies to promote sport leadership as a vehicle for social change and progress.
SFL 310 Ethics in Sport & Fitness
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)
Students will reflect on the significance of sport in our society and develop a personal philosophy concerning physical activity and sport. As such, they will present and analyze various ethical issues and philosophical perspectives related to sport and/or fitness, follow and dissect ethical arguments; think through philosophic issues; and apply theory to practice.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
SFL 330 Adapted Sport & Fitness
(3 credits) F (2,0,2,0,0)
This course focuses on the student’s ability to modify sports, games, and physical activities to make them appropriate for a person with a disability. It is designed to assist students to effectively include participants with disabilities in the least restrictive physical activity program. This course will aid students in developing a lifelong commitment to inclusion of all students in sport and fitness activities.
SFL 340 Sport & Fitness Assessment
(3 credits) W (2,0,2,0,0)
This course examines the main theoretical principles that underlie current measurement practices in exercise physiology. The principles associated with various sport & exercise testing procedures will be critically examined. Students will develop the skills and competencies associated with a range of physiological tests. There will be an emphasis on determining measurement reliability and validity.
SFL 350 Facilities Management
(3 credits) W (2,2,0,0,0)
Students will learn about fitness and sport facility theory and operational management. There will be an emphasis on planning, assessment and function feasibility, in private and public facilities.
SFL 370 Olympic Studies
(3 credits) F (2,2,0,0,0)
This course will provide an analysis of the origins, purposes, functions and events of the modern Olympic Games. It will critically examine the role of the Olympics in relation to issues associated with program events, nationalism and globalization of sport, amateurism and professionalism, gender and race, banned substances and marketing and commercialism.
SFL 401 Internship
(3 credits) F,W (0,0,0,0,17)
Students will have an opportunity to expand upon both applied and academic course work while working in a sport- and fitness-related leadership setting. This 4-month, full-time internship will provide students with a practical work experience which is both facilitated and monitored by the College. Successful completion counts toward an Internship designation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BSFL Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 ("C+").
Open to BSFL students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements only.
SFL 401P Parallel Internship
(3 credits) F,W (0,0,0,0,8.5)
Students will have an opportunity to expand upon both applied and academic course work while working in a sport- and fitness-related leadership setting. This 8-month, part-time internship will provide students with a practical work experience which is both facilitated and monitored by the College. Depending on program requirements and availability, students may also take several academic courses at the same time. Successful completion counts toward an Internship designation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BSFL Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 ("C+").
Open to BSFL students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements only.
SFL 410 Social Process in Sport & Fitness
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0)
Students will examine a range of social issues within the sport and fitness industry in Canada and internationally. This course focuses on several broad themes surrounding sport and fitness issues of gender and class, media construction, business and commodification, and the spectacle of professional and amateur sport.
Prerequisite(s): SFL 310.
SFL 420 Sport & Fitness Law
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0)
Students will explore sport and/or fitness related legal issues and concepts. Topics will include negligence and liability, risk management, procedural fairness in decision-making, discrimination, employment law, and competition law.
SFL 430 Outdoor Adventure Leadership
(3 credits) F (2,2,0,0)
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to acquire specialized skills in outdoor adventure activities and related business enterprises. Students will design implement and evaluate programs and services that utilize outdoor activities to improve the health and wellness of individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. It uses experiential learning strategies to increase knowledge, develop interpersonal skills and clarify personal leadership values.
SFL 460 Media and Public Relations
(3 credits) W (2,0,2,0)
Students will examine media and public relations for sport and fitness organizations in order to gain an understanding of how to work with different forms of media. They will be introduced to the skills for planning, managing, evaluating, and implementing media and public relations programs. They will be given opportunity to practice these skills in order to become competent practitioners.
SFL 470 Globalization of Sport & Fitness
(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0)
Students will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural forces leading to the globalization of sport and fitness. Topics will include the International Olympic Committee, and international sport and fitness federations; the migration of athletes and coaches; sporting goods manufacturing in developed and developing countries; sport-media; technology; and politics and sport.
SFL 490 Project & Program Design
(3 credits) W (2,0,2,0)
In this capstone course, students will conduct an in-depth independent study on a special interest sport and/or fitness management topic. They will incorporate a broad range of skills and knowledge to develop an area of specialized knowledge and expertise in order to create a capstone project, such as a program design plan, business plan, etc.
