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You will develop leadership, entrepreneurial and coaching skills while acquiring the knowledge and experience you need to become a Christ-like leader in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries.
Our Two-Year Sports Management program is for people who have a passion for sport and a heart for serving their communities as leaders.
Students in the BDSML will develop leadership, entrepreneurial, and coaching skills while acquiring the knowledge and experience they need to become Christ-like leaders in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries.
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This program is for people who have a passion for sport and a heart for serving their communities as leaders, managers, and coaches. This program is for those bold enough to step up to confront destructive cultures and practices found in youth sport and beyond. This program is for those who want to know how they can contribute to building the Kingdom of God and fulfill the Great Commission by engaging with people through the vehicle of sport.
Students in the Diploma in Sports Management will develop leadership, entrepreneurial, and coaching skills while acquiring the knowledge and experience they need to become Christ-like leaders in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries.
This program is for people who have a passion for sport and a heart for serving their communities as leaders, managers, and coaches. This program is for those bold enough to step up to confront destructive cultures and practices found in youth sport and beyond. This program is for those who want to know how they can contribute to building the Kingdom of God and fulfill the Great Commission by engaging with people through the vehicle of sport. This program is not for everyone but if you get excited about making a positive impact through sport while continuing to grow in your faith, this program may be for you!
Students in the BDSML will develop leadership, entrepreneurial, and coaching skills while acquiring the knowledge and experience they need to become Christ-like leaders in the sport, recreation, and leisure industries.
Program requirements are subject to change.
All courses are worth 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
Bible and Theology Core (24 credits)
NT 112 Reading the Gospels and Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation OR OT 343 Reading Psalms and Wisdom Literature
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel
Arts and Sciences Core (15 credits)
HF 111 Thinking and Writing
HF 231 History of Western Civilization I
SS 170 Christianity in the 21st Century World
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
Sports Courses (21 credits)
BU 105 Organizational Health and Performance
BU 111 Financial Accounting
SP 141 Introduction to Sports Management and Leadership
SP 172 Theological Foundations of Sports and Leisure
SP 230 Sports Coaching and Performance
SP 243 Event Management and Advancement in Sports
SP 271 Foundations of Sports Ministry
*Certification Fees – Certifications and seminar options offered may vary from year to year. Additional fees will be charged to cover some certifications not covered by tuition. A separate list of fees will be provided.
For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.
Bible & Theology (30 credits)
NT 112 Reading the Gospels & Acts
NT 221 Reading Paul’s Letters
NT 351 Reading Hebrews to Revelation
OT 112 Reading the Torah
OT 221 Reading the Historical Books
OT 343 Reading the Psalms and Wisdom Literature
OT 453 Reading the Prophets
ST 100 The Christian Life
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
TH 210 The God of the Gospel
Arts & Sciences (12 credits)
AS 400 Integrative Seminar
HF 111 Thinking and Writing
HF 231 History of Western Civilization I
HF 232 History of Western Civilization II
SC 230 History and Philosophy of Science
SS 170 Christianity in the 21 st Century World
SS 210 Introduction to Psychology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
Arts and Sciences electives (12 credits)
Sports Management and Leadership Major (36 credits)
CM 289 Sports Management and Program Practicum
CM 389 Advanced Management and Program Practicum
CM 465 Sports Internship
SP 141 Introduction to Sports Management and Leadership
SP 144 Sports Organization and Programming
SP 183 Integrating Faith in Sport
SP 230 Sports Coaching and Performance
SP 243 Event Management and Advancement in Sports
SP 333 Advanced Leadership in Sports Contexts
SP 372 Theology of Sport and Leisure
SP 407 Sports Capstone
Business Minor (18 credits)
BU 110 Introduction to Management
BU 211 Financial Accounting
BU 220 Sales and Marketing
BU 235 Business Economics
BU 316 Financial Management
Choose 2 of the following courses: (1.5 credits each)
BU 106 Organizational Behaviour
BU 350 Governance and Law
BU 430 Business Project Management
BU 444 Missional Business and Strategy
BU 362 Business Skills in Ministry
For course descriptions, see our catalogue here.
The opportunities for graduates are wide-ranging and incredibly diverse. Students wishing to continue in Sports Ministry may step into Chaplaincy roles within teams or organizations like Athletes in Action (amongst others). Our redesigned program will also include entrepreneurial skills that will allow our graduates to start a business within the leisure industry should that be where their heart is. Moreover, there is an ever-expanding range of leisure and recreation jobs with local government, NGOs, international development agencies, and others. Graduates of our program will be well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.
For our Tuition & Fee rates as well as Room and Board please see Fees & Financial Aid
Program Specific Costs:
Sports Management students are charged a $510 program fee. ($260 charged in the fall & $250 charged in the winter semester)
Fall 2024 (September start), Winter 2025 (January start), and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
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