Recreation and Leisure Studies first-year course selection

You will be automatically enrolled in your five required courses. In July, you should log into Quest to ensure you have been enrolled in your required courses. 

Fall term courses

• REC 100 - Introduction to the Study of Recreation and Leisure
• REC 101 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
• REC 120 – Program Management and Evaluation
• HEALTH 107 - Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-being
• PSYCH 101 - Introductory Psychology

If you wish to take less than the five required courses for any reason, please contact your academic advisor at rec-advising@uwaterloo.ca to determine what plan will work best for you. You should not drop or change any courses without talking with your academic advisor.

Your winter term will be a mix of a required course and electives. You are required to request all of your winter-term courses - both your required course and your electives - in Quest in September, during the Course Selection Period.

We suggest you request your elective courses based on your major:

In early September, you'll receive an email to your uwaterloo email address telling you the dates during which you'll request your courses in Quest. You can also check the chart of important dates.

Tips to prepare for requesting winter term courses:

• Learn about Quest
• Check the schedule of classes to find the times and locations of courses
• Review the Recreation degree requirements
• Talk to an academic advisor if you need support