Brock University: Sports and Wellness Booklet (Canada Games 2022)

A GREAT PLACE FOR SPORTS AND WELLNESS.

WELCOME TO

BROCK.

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Over 900

87

student athletes

Provincial championships

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Over 40

Olympic and Paralympic athletes

50

National championships

HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

EXPLORE NIAGARA Welcome to St. Catharines Brock’s main campus is located atop the Niagara Escarpment in the city of St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara region. Our dynamic city attracts world-class sporting events, engaging cultural experiences and major musical talent. You’ll enjoy our historic downtown, home to an eclectic mix of trend-setting shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. The University’s central location is also close to the U.S. border and just an hour’s drive from Toronto.

The great outdoors Love the outdoors? There is no better place than Niagara. The region attracts people from around the globe for our four-season appeal and world-renowned natural wonders, such as Niagara Falls.

In addition to donning your raincoat next to the thundering waterfalls, you can lace up your hiking boots and explore the Bruce Trail, enjoy a peaceful bike ride along the expansive Welland Canal, or soak up the sun on one of our many picturesque beaches.

Brock is located in the heart of Niagara — an amazing destination to live, study, work and play. We are one of Canada’s most diverse regions, with a unique mix of world-famous attractions, natural beauty and amazing history. It is no wonder Niagara’s tourism industry is booming, with millions of visitors each year.

A cultural hub Niagara is rich in history and experiences, with art galleries proudly showcasing local talent, captivating live theatre companies performing classic and new productions, and annual food and wine festivals that celebrate a vibrant culinary scene. The region is also well-equipped to help you settle into your home away from home and hosts a huge selection of boutique retailers as well as Canada’s largest open-air outlet mall, the Outlet Collection at Niagara.

Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement. You will study issues related to the maintenance, rehabilitation or enhancement of movement and performance.

You may pursue one of the following options: Our Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree emphasizes the biophysical, behavioural and socio-cultural aspects of kinesiology, including exercise prescription and rehabilitation, fitness programming, and clinical assessment. This degree will train effective health professionals who will transfer scientific theory into practice.

Our Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) degree provides a highly competent science background with an emphasis on research skills and theoretical knowledge. This degree is designed for those who wish to concentrate on the science of human movement and will prepare you to meet the requirements for postgraduate degree programs in a variety of allied health professions. Kinesiology is a regulated health profession under the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.

Career Opportunities:

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The experiential learning — all of the professors at Brock and the education I received... if I didn't have that combination of experiences, then I wouldn't be working where I am right now.

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— Yunus Butt (BKin, '17), Assistant Coordinator of Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Paralympic Training Center

Registered Kinesiologist Paramedic Physician Chiropractor Athletic therapist

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During my time at Brock, I was involved with the Brock Sports Medicine program, which allows students to work with a varsity team as their athletic therapist. We work under a certified athletic therapist, who acts as a mentor as well.

— Aaron Wexler (BKin, ‘21)

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A few Kinesiology courses you may be interested in taking: KINE 1P93 – Foundations of Movement Studies Historical and sociological examination of systems of body culture and movement education in Europe and North America. Applications of movement concepts and theories to contemporary physical education.

KINE 2P19 – Coaching Theory Comprehensive introduction to coaching principles, including sport psychology, training principles, sport pedagogy and risk management.

KINE 3P95 – Applied Sport Psychology Application of psychological factors that influence participation and performance in sport. Topics include confidence, attentional control and teambuilding.

KINE 4P82 – Practicum in Athletic Therapy Experiential learning in athletic therapy.

Hands on experience facilitating the care of athletes before, during and after athletic events under the supervision of the athletic therapy clinic staff.

Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) Brock’s Physical Education program is the Faculty’s longeststanding program and offers outstanding potential for those interested in physical literacy, human movement, performance and inclusive physical activity education.

Our degree will provide you with a broad understanding of the discipline, with maximum flexibility in course selections.

You may choose recommended courses in the following areas: coaching, disability studies, pedagogy, socio-cultural perspectives, and sport injury prevention and care. The program provides activity-based classes as well as opportunities for practical experience through field placements and practica that include both domestic and international settings.

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Teacher Athletic therapist Coach Personal trainer

ALUMNI FEATURE: Briane Veale BPhEd, BEd, ‘14 Briane is a graduate of the Concurrent Education program with a teachable in Physical Education. During her time at Brock, Briane played for five years on the varsity women’s hockey team. After graduating from the program, Briane now operates her own female hockey academy based in Sault Ste. Marie that caters to female athletes of all ages and skill levels throughout Northern Ontario and Northern Michigan. Briane is also the head coach of the Sault College women’s hockey team.

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Playing varsity sports really opened a lot of doors for me after graduation. When it comes to employers looking for someone that has good time management skills, has the ability to work in a team setting, and has the interest in taking on leadership positions – those are all things I was able to learn while playing a competitive sport and getting a degree at the same time. It was a lot of work at times, but I still wouldn’t trade it for anything!

You also get to know athletes on all of Brock’s varsity teams, and you would all support each other. If you knew someone from another team was away for a game and they needed a copy of the lecture notes they missed, you would help them out to make sure that they got everything they needed. And if you were injured and you were hanging out in the athletic therapy room, we would support one another regardless of our respective sports; so it really made my Brock experience feel so much more like home.

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Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM) Brock is home to Canada’s original Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM) degree.

Our program has an outstanding reputation within the sport industry for the quality of our students and graduates.

We offer a cutting-edge program where you’ll thrive through academic challenges and experiential learning opportunities. Our focus is on the application of theory, principles and practices of business to the sport industry. Field placements and internships in your third and fourth years offer significant career-building experiences. We maintain active connections with our Sport Management alumni, enriching our classes with guest lecturers and key networking, internship and employment opportunities.

At graduation, you’ll be prepared to be hired directly into the sport industry or to pursue postgraduate studies in the Arts, Business or Law. The range of opportunity extends throughout the private, public and not-for-profit sectors of all sports. Our graduates are employed around the world within the broad business of sport.

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Manager, strategic partnerships/ commercial rights AGM/GM/VP/manager major league franchises CEO/manager provincial/national sports associations Manager, major games/event operations

• Senior client manager/agent sports and entertainment

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A few Sport Management courses you may be interested in taking:

With the Sport Management program, you get to study aspects of business that you would cover in a business program, but with a sport-twist. Outside of the classroom is where SPMA is really effective, in that students have the opportunity to spread their wings and gain new experiences.

— William, Sport Management Student

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SPMA 1P93 – Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Management Topics may include managing diverse workplaces; initiatives to create, promote, sustain inclusiveness; critical Sport Management theories; stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination; and intersectional axes of inequality.

SPMA 2P65 – Sport Marketing Introduction to marketing concepts and strategies utilized in the sport industry. Topics include the marketing planning process, market research and segmentation, the components of the marketing mix, and promotional and pricing concepts.

SPMA 3P96 – Globalization of Sport Political, economic, social and cultural forces leading to the globalization of sport. Topics may include migration of athletes, sporting goods manufacturing in developing and least developed countries, global sport-media complex, international sport organizations, and the resurgence of nationalism.

SPMA 4F02 - Sport Management Internship Internship in an approved sport or sportrelated organization.

Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Recreation professionals deliver health, social, economic and environmental benefits through leisure services. Each concentration teaches theoretical concepts and provides practical experiences through small group activities, experiential learning and placement/internship opportunities. Ties to professional associations and community organizations are established for students prior to graduation.

You may choose one of the following areas of concentration: Community Recreation strives to ensure citizens have access to quality recreation programs and services. Students develop skills needed to run recreation programs, manage indoor and outdoor multi-purpose facilities, and implement recreation planning projects.

Outdoor Recreation focuses on leadership in the natural environment.

Students prepare to serve as a wilderness trip leader, facilitate groups in outdoor recreation settings, work in outdoor and experiential education environments, and promote social and environmental change in the world.

Therapeutic Recreation is dedicated to ensuring all individuals, regardless of ability, have access to meaningful leisure in their lives. Students gain hands-on experience in providing services to marginalized individuals (people with disabilities and illnesses, recent immigrants, people who experience poverty, and older adults), using leisure to improve functional abilities and quality of life.

The Degree Pathway for Professionals initiative is intended for experienced professionals in recreation services who wish to complete their undergraduate studies in order to further their careers.

A few Recreation and Leisure Studies courses you may be interested in taking: RECL 1P99 – Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Leadership theory and practice at the small group, agency, and community level of parks, recreation and leisure services contexts. Ethical and valuebased leadership skills with diverse people and communities.

RECL 2P94 – Indigenous Leisures Current and historical leisure realities for Indigenous peoples in Canada and the impact of colonization on Indigenous forms of leisure.

RECL 3P45 – Campus Recreation Practical and theoretical aspects of campus recreation relating to different programming areas, values of recreational sports and the role of campus recreational sports programs in the context of higher education settings.

RECL 4F55 – International Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Leisure forms (recreation, play, sport, the arts) in an international context; recreation as a tool for social development; comparative analysis of leisure policy and service delivery; leisure and sociocultural relationships.

Career Opportunities: • Director/manager/co-ordinator of recreation, culture and community development • Recreation therapist/professional practice lead recreation therapy • Parks and recreation facilities/ operations manager • Inclusion/outdoor co-ordinator/educator • Wilderness guide/camp facilitator

Sports and recreational activities offered at Brock University Aquafit C Badminton I Ball hockey M I Baseball M Basketball M W I Bootcamp C Cheerleading W Cricket I Cross country M W Core n' More C Curling M W Dance W C Dodgeball I Dragon boat M W Equestrian W Fencing M W C First Aid C Flag football I Figure skating M W Full Body Fit C Golf M W I Handball I Ice hockey M W I Inner tube water polo M Men

Lacrosse M W MMA/Self defense C Pickleball I Powerlifting M W Ringette W Rowing M W Rugby M W Soccer M W I Soccer Baseball I Softball W Spin C Spikeball I Squash M W I Swimming M W C Table tennis I Tchoukball I Tennis M W I Track and field M W Ultimate frisbee M W I Volleyball M W I Wrestling M W Yoga C Zumba C I

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Intramurals

Student Athlete Leadership Council

Thousands of students participate each year making Brock’s intramurals one of the most popular campus activities. Playing an intramural sport is a great way to meet new people and provides an exciting way to stay active and get some exercise.

The Student Athlete Leadership Council (SALC) is comprised of 30 student athletes, each representing a Brock Sports team; all of whom are seen as leaders amongst their teams.

Collectively, they advocate for student athlete needs while also participating in initiatives that give back to the Niagara community.

Intramurals are ideal for recreational and competitive athletes.

A variety of popular men’s, women’s and co-ed sports are offered throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring semesters.

Put together a team, or sign up as an individual.

Brock Sports Women in Sport Group The Brock Sports Women in Sport (WIS) group celebrates female leaders in the athletic community each month through the organization of panels and workshops.

The goal is to empower female athletes by showcasing a variety of educational and inspirational topics.

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Concurrent Education Kinesiology Sport Management Business Administration Medical Sciences

Sport-related courses in other programs at Brock: HIST 1P97 – The History of Sports in the United States History of amateur and professional sports in the U.S. from the colonial era to the present. Topics include Indigenous American influences, sport in colonial America, rise of mass spectator sport, Victorian womanhood and sport, the professionalization of sports teams, collegiate sports, racism and sports, the Olympics, impact of media and technology, and the cult of sport celebrity.

COMM 3P22 – Media and Sport Relations between sport organizations, the mass media and popular culture. Topics may include the commodification of sport, media rights, sponsorship, fan cultures, and the representation of sports in journalism and popular entertainment.

ECON 2P42 – Economics of Professional Sport Economics of professional sport industries. Topics include the cost and market structures of professional sport, government subsidies for stadiums and arenas, team objectives, competitive balance and revenue sharing, player salaries and labour markets, and introduction to sports analytics.

STAC 3V91 – Sports in Arts and Culture Interdisciplinary approach to the representation of sports and sport events in the arts, with an emphasis on Canadian production.

Alumni Success Stories

Fitriya Mohamed BSM, ‘19, MA, ‘22

Shawn Williams

BPhEd, ’99

Fitriya is the founder and executive director of the Muslim Women’s Summer Basketball League. She is also a basketball ambassador for Hijabi Ballers, and was recently named a change maker by Nike, the Toronto Star, and the CBC, for her efforts to engage Muslim women in sport.

Shawn was a member of the varsity men’s lacrosse team from 1995 - 1999, and is the all-time leading scorer for the Badgers. In 2009, he was inducted into the Brock Badgers Hall of Fame.

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In his five seasons with Brock, Shawn was a five-time Team MVP, four-time Baggataway Cup Champion as a player, and two-time Baggataway Cup Champion as a coach. He represented Canada at five World Championships, helping to secure three first place finishes. He then went on to play in the National Lacrosse League, where he became a two-time league champion and a six-time All-Star. He was inducted to the NLL’s Hall of Fame as a first ballot nominee in 2021.

Knowing that my work is creating space for women in sport, and that I am amongst the next generation of athletes is truly rewarding in so many ways.

After graduating from the Sport Management program, I would definitely say I got the confidence to start the Muslim Women’s Summer Basketball League because I understood how sport organizations, and all of the little components that go into sport organizations are actually run.

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Most recently, he has been named as the General Manager and Head Coach of the NLL’s newest franchise, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.

Notable Alumni

Ryan Bench

Laura Condotta

BKin, ‘19, MSc, ‘21

Former varsity baseball player; current Sport Science Apprentice with the Texas Rangers

Kyle Dubas

BSM, ‘20

Former varsity volleyball player and national beach volleyball team member; current outside hitter for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus

BSM, ‘07

General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Vanessa Cifuentes

BA, ‘17

Former varsity rugby player and member of the Philippine Volcanoes national team

Tonya Verbeek

BRLS ’00, BEd ’03, MEd ’06

Former varsity wrestler and 3x Olympic medalist

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