Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism University Transfer

Does the world of recreation and leisure intrigue you? Recreation, sport, and tourism studies is a broad field that includes study in mountain history, fitness, and active living programs, as well as arts, culture, and heritage. As a GPRC student, you can complete one year towards the Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism at the University of Alberta.

Possible Careers Include Recreation and sports manager. Leadership positions in outdoor pursuits, tourism, special populations, and recreation therapy

Grande Prairie Regional College, known as GPRC, was established in 1966 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and includes campuses in Grande Prairie, as well as in Fairview, Alberta. GPRC offers something for everyone with a variety of educational options including university transfer; diploma and certificate programs; apprenticeship and pre-employment trades training; and adult high school equivalency completion. Our credit programs include the areas of Liberal Arts, Science, Education, Physical Education, Nursing, Human Services, Fine Arts, Business, Technology, Academic Upgrading, Trades and Technical training, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The College also offers baccalaureate degrees and master's degrees in collaboration with universities.

The highly-qualified faculty, affordable tuition, small classes, personal contact, and extensive scholarship and awards program offered by GPRC attract students from a wide area. The College has developed collaborative partnerships with other institutions to provide programming through our campuses that rapidly and effectively meet the varied needs of our learners.