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Recreation & Leisure Services
Program at a glance
*Fast Track option available
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 resorts, camps, or even on cruise ships - the possibilities are endless. Your training will include organizing community events, participating in hands-on workshops, and various certifications in career-related areas. All classes are available onsite or online, and are recorded for future playback.
Students complete 400 hours of work placement in the final semester.
Obtain two diplomas in three years! Graduates are eligible to transfer directly into the second year of the Recreation Therapy program or Strength and Sport Conditioning program.
Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)
Semester One:
REC105 Leadership and Program Planning
REC106 Community Development
REC108 Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC109 Concepts and Principles of Ecotourism
CMM125 College Communication
PSY100 Foundations of Psychology
Semester Two:
REC111 Health and Wellness
REC118 Fund Raising
REC123 Recreation Facilities
REC128 Sports and Special Events
REC130 Legislation and Risk Management
SOC100 Foundations of Sociology
Semester Three:
REC117 Introduction to Recreation Therapy
REC214 Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC218 Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC250 Work Placement - Recreation
CMM230 Writing and Speaking to Persuade
Semester Four:
REC230 Financial Management
REC232 Volunteer Management
REC234 Leagues and Tournaments
REC239 Introduction to Applied Research
REC259 Internship - Preparation
REC251 Internship - Recreation
Note: Prior to commencing placement, the student must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR training and a criminal reference check. The student may be required to provide a record of immunization and tuberculosis test. All associated costs are the responsibility of the student.
- Sport and recreation associations and facilities
- Community agencies
- Parks and recreation departments
- Ecotourism and outdoor recreation operations
- Fitness centres
- Youth and senior organizations
- Tourism and resort industry
- Leadership and program planning
- Community development
- Health and wellness
- Fundraising
- Sports and special events
- Volunteer management
- Therapeutic recreation basics
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Students have opportunities to acquire further certification in a number of areas including: fitness, gymnastics coach, aquatics, canoeing, wall climbing, wilderness first aid, High Five, Sport Taping and Wrapping, Smart Serve, Inclusive Recreation Coach, WHMIS, NCCP, GPS, etc. Students complete these certifications at their own expense and generally outside of scheduled class time.
WORK PLACEMENT & INTERNSHIP
Students perform 400 hours of work placement, including a seven-week block placement at the end of the last semester. Recreation professionals work closely with program faculty to ensure quality placement experiences. Students must be prepared to travel to and from placements at their own expense.
DUAL DIPLOMA OPTION
The program curriculum is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain two diplomas in three years. Graduates are eligible to transfer directly into Canadore’s Recreation Therapy program or Canadore’s Sport Conditioning program. These transfer options enable students to obtain a second diploma within a year.
