Recreation Therapy (Full-Time)

Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!

Overview

Upcoming Intakes:

• Winter 2024
• Fall 2024

Train for a career in one of the fastest-growing professions. This is a rewarding, health-centered field where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life of an individual with an illness or disability. Through assessment, planning, and delivery of programs, you will help people lead more fulfilling and independent lives. This specific training will prepare you for a career in clinical and community-based settings.

Dual Diploma Option:

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Intake: September Start

Semester 1 - Fall

CLT100         First Peoples of Canada
CMM125       College Communication
REC105        Leadership
REC117        Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
REC132        Recreation Essentials
REC134        Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
REC140        Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
 

Semester 2 - Winter
 

PSY100        Foundations of Psychology I
REC130        Legislation and Risk Management
REC133        Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
REC137        Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
REC147        Disease and the Human Body
REC150        Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
 

Semester 3 - Fall
 

GENED        General Education Elective - Online (Rec Sem 3)
REC145        Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
REC238        Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation
REC249        Research Methods
REC256        Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation
REC260        Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC264        Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation
 

Semester 4 - Winter
 

REC232        Volunteer Management
REC257        Placement - Therapeutic Recreation
REC274        Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation
REC276        Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation
REC278        Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
 

Intake: January Start
 

Semester 1 - Winter
 

PSY100        Foundations of Psychology I
REC130        Legislation and Risk Management
REC132        Recreation Essentials
REC133        Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
REC137        Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
REC147        Disease and the Human Body
REC150        Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
 

Semester 2 - Fall
 

CLT100         First Peoples of Canada
CMM125       College Communication
REC105        Leadership
REC117        Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
REC134        Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
REC140        Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
REC238        Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation
 

Semester 3 - Winter
 

REC232        Volunteer Management
REC257        Placement - Therapeutic Recreation
REC274        Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation
REC276        Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation
REC278        Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
 

Semester 4 - Fall
 

GENED        General Education Elective - Online (Rec Sem 4)
REC145        Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
REC249        Research Methods
REC256        Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation
REC260        Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
REC264        Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation

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