Recreation and Sport Management Diploma Co-operative Education
Benefits of a Co-op
- Co-op combines academic study with alternate work experiences
- Co-op affords students opportunities to apply academic knowledge to a work place environment
- Co-ops are paid experiences, most often during the summer months
- Co-ops provide students with opportunities to apply skills and gain new skills
- Co-ops are a great way to explore career areas and explore different career paths
- Co-ops provide students with experiences that give them a competitive edge when going out into the work force
- Co-ops provide students with valuable networking opportunities that are often unavailable to other job seekers
- Co-ops provide students with opportunities to influence their work place by bringing new ideas, energy and enthusiasm
Requirements and How to Apply
Entrance into the Recreation and Sports Management Program; two (2) co-op work experiences are required for the diploma and three (3) co-op experiences are required for the degree.
Want More Information on this Co-op Education Program?
Co-op Coordinator
Brook Pearce
Email: Brook.Pearce@viu.ca
Department Chair
Dr. Aggie Weighill
Email: Aggie.Weighill@viu.ca
