REC 213The Business of Professional Sport
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course explores the business of professional sport around the world. Topics may include league policy and governance, strategic growth and development, media, team building, analytics, financial management, and business ethics.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- REC101 - Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Recreation Management (0.50)
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Sport & Recreation Management, or JH-Sport & Recreation Management
- Enrolled in H-Recreation & Sport Business, JH-Recreation & Sport Business
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 2871 | 81 / 120 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
89% liked it83% easy50% useful
From 9 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
The course was really interested, before every class we talked about current topics in the news about pro sport which made it even more engaging.
Jan 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
I really liked this class a lot. The content was very engaging and I definitely learned a lot from this class. In this class (depending on who your prof is, my prof was Bob Copeland) you got 5 mini reflections, a midterm and final. His midterm and final weren't too hard but I would definitely study and attend all his classes.
Dec 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
alot of theory and business cases! Have to attend lecture!
Jan 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
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Fall 2017
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- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
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