REC 300Youth Development in Sport and Recreation

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Health
Subject: Recreation and Leisure Studies

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course explores theories and practices of youth development in sport and recreation, emphasizing inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based approaches. Students will critically examine program design, participation trends, and the broader social contexts that shape youth experiences in sport and recreation settings. Through interactive projects, students will become meaningful leaders in the lives of youth.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- REC272

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8040	58 / 60	MW 10:00–11:20

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them

Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar