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Why Recreation and Leisure Studies?

  • Celebrating 40 years of excellence. We were one of the first departments in Canada to offer recreation programming, and we were the first to offer the co-op system of study. We have been training recreation professionals for decades.

  • We’re the experts. We are the #1 ranked leisure studies department in North America in terms of research output. This means that your professors are creating new knowledge, and bringing their discoveries straight to your classroom. 

  • Enhancing life through leisure. We understand the valuable role leisure plays in enhancing the lives of individuals and communities. We'll give you the tools you need to plan, manage, and deliver these important services so that you can make a difference in your community.

  • Prepare for success. Join our 2,700+ grads who are making a living doing what they love - like Lynn Moffatt, who is helping a sustainable sportswear company get recognition in the marketplace. In a recent survey, 96.5% of Recreation graduates went on to graduate and professional programs, rewarding careers and other pursuits like travel.