If you鈥檙e curious about the social-psychological aspects of recreation, sports, and physical activity, UNB鈥檚 Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies program is designed for you. This four-year program balances theory and hands-on practice. With options for honours, directed studies, and exciting work placements, the BRSS will prepare you for a meaningful career of creating, managing, and executing programs that contribute to healthy communities and healthy lives.
Since 1957, UNB鈥檚 Faculty of Kinesiology has been growing a reputation as a national leader in kinesiology, recreation, and sport and wellness. Our program excels at personalized learning and professional preparation. The BRSS takes a comprehensive approach to the study of human movement, offering innovative and timely courses, small class sizes, and first-class faculty and staff. Our goal is to provide you with the critical thinking skills and creative passion for a rewarding career in the realm of physical activity, recreation, sport, and health and wellness.
Skills you will acquire
Physical Literacy
How to build and innovate team dynamics
Research and analytical skills to assist with the design, administration, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a recreation or sport program
The ability to identify ethical issues Effective Communication
Careers
Coaching
Event Planning
Marketing
Facilities Management
Tourism and Parks
Recreation Therapy
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Campus,
3 Bailey Drive,
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick (NB),
E3B 5A3, Canada
Students must complete high school for admission to the University of New Brunswick. They must complete six specific high school courses, according to their program of choice. UNB takes the overall average of the high school grades achieved in these six courses to calculate the student鈥檚 "minimum admission average", which is used to determine admissibility.
Course requirements:
Senior English Literature (60% or higher)
Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
1 other academic maths
1 of Senior Biology, Senior Chemistry or Senior Physics
2 electives from group 1
1 elective from group 1, 2, 3 or 5
Minimum admission average: 75%
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.