Academic school/college: Faculty of Health. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Recreation and Health Education is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in recreation, wellness, and health promotion. The curriculum focuses on planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising recreation, leisure, fitness, wellness, and health promotion programs, services, and policies. It is an excellent foundation for work in the public and not-for-profit sectors, supporting social change. A key component is the mandatory co-operative education program, providing up to 16 months of paid work experience.

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including: Recreation Program Coordinator, Health Promotion Planner, Healthy Child Development Specialist, Seniors' Wellness Specialist, Sport and Recreation Management, Community Development, Cultural Services Manager, Adult/Community Services, Community Recreation Director, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Camp Leader/Director, Event Management/Promotions, Campus Recreation/Athletics, Athletic Coach, Youth Agency Director, Outdoor Education/Park Interpreter, Cruise Ship Recreation Director, Teacher/Lecturer, Health Promotion/Public Health Consultant, Workplace Wellness Specialist, Military Fitness, Recreation and Health Promotion, Physical Activity Advisor, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Recreation Therapist, Rehabilitation Specialist, Policy Analyst.

University of Victoria offers the largest co-operative education (“co-op”) program in Western Canada, providing up to 16 months of paid work experience. It is located in Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and offers a safe, very welcoming, and inclusive community on a beautiful eco-friendly campus. The Faculty of Education is equipped with labs, learning centers, and digital studios, and focuses on dynamic learning and an extraordinary learning environment.