Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a consultant, officer or researcher related to sport, recreation or fitness in BC, you may choose to register as a member with the British Columbian Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Contact the association to initiate the membership process. 

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

To work as a recreation, sports, or fitness program and service director, you may choose to become a member of the BC Recreation and Parks Association. Membership can be accessed through an employer or individually.

Employment in this career may require several years of related work experience.

Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors

To work as a coach in BC, you may need to complete the National Coaching Certification Program specific to your sport or activity. Certification requirements vary depending on the sport and level you wish to coach. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a payroll administrator in BC, you may choose to register as a member with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). The NPI offeres a range of professional membership options, available to you depending on the stage of your payroll compliance practitioner (PCP) education journey.

Coaches

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Physical education teaching and coaching

Physical Education Master's Degrees

Physical Education Bachelor's Degrees

Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They are employed by municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.

Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They are employed by national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They are employed by professional sports organizations.

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Kinesiology Diplomas

Physical Education Diplomas

The Physical Education and Coaching Bachelor's Degreep repares to become a a kinesiologist, physical education teacher, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or sport, health or wellness professional with the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching. You’ll take a breadth of courses in the areas of teaching and coaching (leadership and pedagogy), human performance (biomechanics, anatomy and physiology), social sciences and humanities (psychology, sociology and philosophy) and more. You can also choose a concentration in kinesiology or health promotion. Students pursing the Bachelor of Physical Education Kinesiology Concentration are also eligible to apply to the the BC Association of Kinesiologists to become practicing Kinesiologist. 

Educational Path

Physical Education Bachelor's Degrees

Programs

Careers