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Sports & Recreation

You enjoy pushing the limit when it comes to stamina, endurance, and physical ability. And you believe that sharing your passion for physical activity as a fun and healthy part of life could lead to an exciting future. If this sounds familiar, a sports and recreation program could be the perfect fit for your post-secondary education. 

Depending on what area of sports and recreation you want to pursue a career in, your training could include everything from sports medicine to management. You can also learn how to enhance athletic performance, develop personal fitness programs, perform therapeutic techniques, or plan recreation programs for specialized groups, such as senior citizens and people with disabilities. 

Check out the directory of sports and recreation schools and programs below, and find out how to start preparing for diverse career opportunities in community recreational facilities, sports organizations, and fitness clubs!