Course Overview
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sports media and broadcasting, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students explore career opportunities in the sports media industry, develop essential research and writing skills for sports broadcasting, and learn the art of announcing and interviewing. Through engaging assignments and hands-on exercises, including mock interviews, live event analysis, and sportscast production, students build the skills necessary to excel in sports media. Industry guest speakers and real-world simulations provide insight into industry expectations and best practices, preparing students for this dynamic field.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$518.92
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the role of sports in media.
- List a wide variety of potential careers within the sports media industry.
- Demonstrate essential sports researching and writing skills.
- Use basic announcing skills in a sports story performance.
- Conduct an interview for a sports story.
- Identify the different elements required for a local, regional, and national sportscast.
- Construct a contemporary sportscast for the electronic media.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2013
Related Programs
Sports Broadcasting (BCST 1173) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BCST 1173 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32327
Dates
Sep 17 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 32327
- $518.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is synchronous in person delivery, requiring you to attend and participate in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building for the duration of the course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills and a deep interest in sports or sports media to be successful in this course, as it involves extensive discussions, analyses, and practical applications in the sports media field. If seats remain registration is permitted after the course start date up to Sep 28th, by calling 604-434-1610.
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