Excel academically.
At Brock, we want you to have the best student experience possible.
To help you make wise academic decisions, our department has an Academic Advisor knowledgeable of your specific program requirements.
You are encouraged to take the time to meet your Advisor and learn how you can be a successful undergraduate student.
Your advisor is a friendly, approachable person who can support you on your student journey in a number of helpful ways.
General program advising includes:
- Program planning
- Course selection
- Change of majors
- Adding minors
- Choosing concentrations within Recreation & Leisure Studies
- Information regarding international exchange agreements and studying abroad
- Provides support and advice about Academic integrity, misconduct, probation, suspension or debarment
Future career and educational planning includes:
- Job searches and career opportunities within the Recreation & Leisure sector
- Consultation regarding pathways to graduate schools and teacher’s colleges
- Queries from prospective college transfer students wishing to apply and study in the Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies
Looking for a useful tool to help you stay organized and meet all of the requirements to graduate from your specific program of study?
A Program Planner will help you keep track of what courses you have already taken, what you still need take and whether you can take that interesting elective you’re curious about?
*It is the responsibility of each student to ensure the courses selected meet their degree requirements.
Please note: not all courses are offered every academic year, so taking the time to plan now, may save you time later!
Undergraduate Research Application (2023/2024)
Please submit this form by April 28, 2023 if you wish to take one of the undergraduate research courses (4F07 or 4F27) in the 2023-2024 academic year. If you are looking for an independent project, you will consult with a faculty member first. Please reach out to Michelle Leone at recladvisor@brocku.ca with any questions about this process or prerequisites.
RECL 4F07 – Group Honours Research Project
Analysis of research assumptions and methodologies in recreation and leisure studies for a group research project.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, 70 percent major average and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17.
*RECL 4F07 involves a weekly face to face lecture. You will work with a small group of students through the research process on a predetermined topic.
RECL 4F27 – Individual Honours Research Project
Analysis of research assumptions and methodologies in recreation and leisure studies for an individual research project.
Restriction: open to RECL majors and GERO minors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, 80 percent major average, and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
**RECL 4F27 students work through their research project independently. Your faculty supervisor is your guide and you will meet with them 1:1 regularly.
Please contact recladvisor@brocku.ca for additional information.


RECL advising appointments
Drop in advising available every Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Appointments can be booked through my.brocku.ca under services.
Email recladvisor@brocku.ca.
Recreation and Leisure Studies
For inquiries for the degree pathway program please email recl@brocku.ca