Recreation and Leisure Services

Train for an exciting career that could take you anywhere in the world. As a recreation professional, you could find yourself planning special events or organizing activities and programs for all age groups at community recreation associations and facilities. Your training will include organizing community events, participating in hands-on workshops, and the potential to earn  various certifications in career-related areas. 

 

 

 

Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation Therapy or Strength and Sport Conditioning program in one year. 

 

Study Abroad: Study in Ireland at the Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands and Midwest as part of an exchange or graduate pathway

 

 

 

Semester 1 - Fall
 

REC105    Leadership
REC108    Foundations of Recreation and Leisure
REC111    Health Promotion
REC132    Recreation Essentials
REC136    Recreation Across the Lifespan
CMM125    College Communication I
CLT100    First Peoples of Canada
 

Semester 2 - Winter
 

REC106    Community Development
REC123    Facilities Design and Operation
REC128    Special Event Planning
REC130    Legislation and Risk Management
REC133    Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
GENED    General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 2)
 

Semester 3 - Fall
 

REC214    Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services
REC249    Research Methods
REC245    Sport Management
REC260    Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC250    Practicum - Recreation and Leisure (100 hours)
GENED    General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 3)
 

Semester 4 - Winter
 

REC230    Financial Management - 7 wks
REC232    Volunteer Management - 7 wks
REC270    Trends and Issues in Recreation - 7 wks
REC251    Placement - Recreation and Leisure (245 hrs)
REC217    Marketing for Recreation - 7 wks
 

Intake: January Start
 

Semester 1 - Winter
 

REC106    Community Development
REC123    Facilities Design and Operation
REC128    Special Event Planning
REC130    Legislation and Risk Management
REC132    Recreation Essentials
REC133    Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
GENED    General Education Elective - Online
 

Semester 2 - Fall
 

REC105    Leadership
REC108    Foundations of Recreation and Leisure
REC111    Health Promotion
REC136    Recreation Across the Lifespan
CMM125    College Communication I
CLT100    First Peoples of Canada
 

Semester 3 - Winter
 

REC217    Marketing for Recreation
REC230    Financial Management - 7 wks
REC232    Volunteer Management - 7 wks
REC270    Trends and Issues in Recreation - 7 wks
REC251    Placement - Recreation and Leisure (245 hrs)
 

Semester 4 - Fall
 

REC249    Research Methods
REC245    Sport Management
REC260    Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC250    Practicum - Recreation and Leisure (100 hours)
GENED    General Education Elective - Online
REC214    Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services

 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.