Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

 

ECON 3733 COIN2

Economics of Recreation and Sport

This course examines the role of economics in the consumption and provision of recreation and sport in today's society. Topics include demand estimation and forecasting, assessing the benefits and costs of recreation and sports events/facilities, pricing issues, and the role of government in the recreation and sport industries.

Instructor: Brian VanBlarcom
Prerequisites:  Econ 1013 with a C- or better
Course Type: Online; Continuous-intake. Register anytime and learn at your own pace

In this course, you'll apply microeconomic principles to the recreation and sport industries. You'll learn how to use fundamental economic tools to explain a range of issues relevant in the sport/recreation spectrum.

Completing this course will provide you with increased analytical insight, create a lasting interest in the role economics plays in recreation and sport, and stimulate the spirit of critical inquiry into issues facing practitioners and consumers.

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Syllabus