College Diploma – Recreation and Sport Administration (1616)

The Recreation and Sport Administration two-year Ontario College Diploma program prepares students for leadership roles in municipal recreation, campus athletics, community sports organizations, facility management, and event planning. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive programming, accessibility, health promotion, leadership, and operational administration.

Through interactive coursework and hands-on community field placements, students connect classroom theory with real-world practice while building professional networks across public, non-profit, and private recreation sectors.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.