Cape Breton University

1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Sport and Physical Activity Leadership

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Students can experience the very best education while studying sport and physical activity leadership with active, well-being focused courses within the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) degree. The Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL) program provides students with cutting edge information, skills and capacities to be future and current leaders in sport and physical activity programs and systems across Canada and worldwide.

With a focus on community and experiential learning, students deepen their insights into issues around leadership of sport and physical activity. Students graduate with a deep understanding of how their field affects individuals and communities alike, gaining skills and experience in sport management, health & wellness, outdoor leadership and coaching.

The SPAL program and its courses can serve as a springboard for ongoing education in graduate programs such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy, or as a final degree towards a career in:

Recreation and sport programmer/manager
General Manager/Coach/Scout
Sport Event Coordinator
Sport Facility Operations
Outdoor Guide
Municipal/Regional Sport Consultant
Gym Owner/Personal Trainer

*Please note: Cape Breton is implementing a Tuition Deposit Policy. The Tuition Deposit Policy will take effect for all applicants starting with the January 2024 application. Students who receive an offer to study at Cape Breton University will be required to make a nonrefundable tuition deposit of a minimum of $2,500 to confirm their seat in the program. If a student does not confirm their seat, CBU cannot guarantee a spot will be available at registration time.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

TOEFL

IELTS

6.5

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

PTE

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Duolingo

120

Literacy

105

Conversation

105

Comprehension

105

Production

105

Program Intakes

September 2026

Open date

October 15, 2025

Submission deadline

April 15, 2026

January 2027

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

May 2027

Open date

November 12, 2026

Submission deadline

March 15, 2027

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including 200 hours of work placements

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$80 CAD

Application fee

$18090 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Medical Plan Fees: $1,283 per year
Ancillary Fees: $764.30 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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