Recreation and Leisure Services
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Fall 2024: Commerce Court – North Bay or Online
Winter 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay or Online
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.
All classes are available onsite or online.
Your Future Career
- Sport and recreation associations and facilities
- Community agencies
- Parks and Recreation departments
- Fitness centres
- Youth and seniors' organizations
- Tourism and resort industry
What You Learn
- Community development
- Adaptive and inclusive recreation
- Special event planning
- Facilities design and operations
- Outdoor and adventure recreation
- Health promotion
Dual Diploma Option!
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
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Commerce Court Campus
Intake: September StartSemester 1 - Fall
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | College Communication |
REC105 | Leadership |
REC108 | Foundations of Recreation and Leisure |
REC111 | Health Promotion |
REC132 | Recreation Essentials |
REC136 | Recreation Across the Lifespan |
Semester 2 - Winter
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RLF Sem 2) |
REC106 | Community Development |
REC123 | Facilities Design and Operation |
REC128 | Special Event Planning |
REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
REC133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation |
Semester 3 - Fall
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RLF Sem 3) |
REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
REC245 | Sport Management |
REC249 | Research Methods |
REC250 | Practicum - Recreation and Leisure |
REC260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
Semester 4 - Winter
REC217 | Marketing for Recreation |
REC230 | Financial Management |
REC232 | Volunteer Management |
REC251 | Placement - Recreation and Leisure |
REC270 | Trends and Issues in Recreation |
Commerce Court Campus
Intake: January StartSemester 1 - Winter
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RLW Sem 1) |
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 |
Semester 2 - Fall
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | College Communication |
REC105 | Leadership |
REC108 | Foundations of Recreation and Leisure |
REC111 | Health Promotion |
REC136 | Recreation Across the Lifespan |
Semester 3 - Winter
REC217 | Marketing for Recreation |
REC230 | Financial Management |
REC232 | Volunteer Management |
REC251 | Placement - Recreation and Leisure |
REC270 | Trends and Issues in Recreation |
Semester 4 - Fall
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RLW Sem 4) |
REC214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
REC245 | Sport Management |
REC249 | Research Methods |
REC250 | Practicum - Recreation and Leisure |
REC260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1362.5 | - | - | $4082.74 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1200.5 | - | - | $3920.74 |
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $15547.54 | $1942.5 | - | - | $17490.04 |
2 | $15547.54 | $1780.5 | - | - | $17382.04 |
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Online – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $841 | - | - | $3561.24 |
2 | $2720.24 | $679 | - | - | $3399.24 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Students may have the opportunity to obtain numerous industry certifications outside of the classroom such as: High Five, Inclusive Recreation Coach and National Coaching Certification.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.