
Sport and Fitness Leadership
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SFL 300 Leadership in Sport and Fitness
Effective date: September 2018
Students will examine a range of leadership styles and examine, develop and understand their own leadership philosophy and potential. Students will review and analyze the various ethical issues and philosophical perspectives related to sport and fitness, and link to leadership in the field. Students will identify and describe the conceptual and technical competencies considered essential to providing effective leadership in sport and fitness.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 4 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- $707.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
SFL 303 International Development Through Sport
Effective date: May 2013
This course provides students with an opportunity to earn academic credit for studying sport, physical activity, and health and wellness in international setting. It provides for both personal and professional growth and is intended for students who desire to understand the role of sport and physical activity to enact social, political and economic change. It engages students in meaningful experiences and in responsible and challenging volunteer activity for the common good, while helping them gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop the necessary skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 30 field practice hours and 10 other* hours per week
- *Other hours may be debriefing seminars given face-to-face or on D2L in preparation for international experience.
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- By permission of Chair
Possible interview/transcript review demonstrating academic and intellectual preparedness to complete learning outcomes.
SFL 310 Ethics in Sport & Fitness
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 330 Adapted Sport & Fitness
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 335 Individual Sports & Activities
Effective date: September 2013
The aim of this course is to develop basic performance and teaching competencies in two selected individual sports/activities. Students will acquire performance skills, learn learning progressions and knowledge of individual game strategies and tactics as well as practice instructional techniques and feedback methods to improve performance in other learners. Opportunity for certification may be available depending on the activity. Activities may include curling, cycling, rock climbing, squash, tennis, track & field, yoga, etc.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 1 lecture hour and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- $639.00 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
SFL 340 Sport & Fitness Assessment
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 350 Facilities Management
Effective date: September 2018
Students will learn about the key components of facility management for private and public facilities, including how to conduct a facility evaluation, risk management assessment, and other sport and fitness facility management functions.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 4 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $639.00 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in SPMA 245
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 370 Olympic Studies
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 seminar hours per week
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 402 Internship
Effective date: September 2018
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.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 20 workplace integrated learning hours per week
- Tuition
- $638.54 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in COOP WEP
- Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BSFL-ExW Year 3 / BSFL-SPMA Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 (C+)
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.
SFL 402P Parallel Internship
Effective date: September 2018
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.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 10 workplace integrated learning hours per week
- Tuition
- $638.54 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in COOP WEP
- Successful completion of 9 out of 10 courses in BSFL-ExW Year 3 / BSFL-SPMA Year 3 with a GPA of at least 3.0 (C+)
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.
SFL 410 Social Process in Sport & Fitness
Effective date: September 2018
Students will examine a range of social issues within the sport and fitness industry in Canada and internationally. This course focuses on the themes of creating social change in sport and health/fitness fields.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $479.25 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
SFL 420 Sport & Fitness Law
Effective date: September 2018
Students will explore sport and fitness related legal issues and concepts. Students will be introduced to key areas of law that affect the sport and fitness environment and will address many of the strategies and techniques that would help the sport and fitness manager, and sport organization, avoid legal liability. Students will cover areas of negligence and liability, risk management, work relationships, violence, human rights and agency.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $479.25 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in BUS 276
SFL 430 Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- $906.32 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 435 Team Sports & Activities
Effective date: September 2013
The aim of this course is to develop basic performance and teaching competencies in two selected team sports/activities. Students will acquire performance skills, learning progressions and knowledge of various systems of play and game strategies and tactics. Students will also practice instructional techniques and feedback methods to improve performance in other learners. Opportunity for certification may be available depending on the activity. Activities may include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball / baseball, team handball, etc.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
SFL 460 Media and Public Relations
Effective date: September 2018
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. Students will plan, manage, evaluate, and implement media and public relations programs. Students will be given opportunity to practice these skills in order to become competent practitioners.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 4 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- $639.00 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
SFL 470 Sport & Fitness: Globalization
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $479.25 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 489 Independent Studies
Effective date: September 2015
This course provides the opportunity for students to extend their learning beyond current course offerings and explore in detail a subject area of their choosing related to the study of sport, physical activity, or exercise & wellness. Students work closely with a faculty supervisor with a relevant background. The content, approach, methodology, evaluation, etc. will be determined by the student and instructor. Specific attention will be given to linking their learning to real world applications and development of professional competencies.
Note: Permission of the chair to register for this course will be based on a student having completed two years post-secondary study or minimum third year standing in the area of specialization.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 4 Independent Studies hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- $639.00 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- Permission of the Chair
SFL 490 Project & Program Design
Effective date: September 2010
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.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lab hours and 2 seminar hours per week
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
None.
Restricted course Open to students in Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA or Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell.
SFL 491 Applied Exercise Management
Effective date: September 2018
Students will learn in a seminar and work experience based course environment that provides an opportunity for guided, program-related learning in a fitness industry workplace setting. Students will learn professional practices, industry research and career readiness skills of fitness and exercise therapist professionals.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 1 seminar hour and 8 workplace integrated learning hours per week
- Related programs
- Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-SPMA; Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership-ExWell
- Tuition
- $425.69 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- COM in COOP WEP
Last updated: July 15, 2020 2:39 pm