Recreation and Leisure Services
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Complete 400 hours of applied work experience!
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Winter 2021: Commerce Court – North Bay
Fall 2021: Commerce Court – North Bay, 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 resorts, camps, or even on cruise ships – the possibilities are endless. 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, and are recorded for future playback.
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
- Leadership and program planning
- Community development
- Fundraising
- Sports and special events
- Recreation facilities
- Marketing
Dual Diploma Option! Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation Therapy or Strength and Sport Conditioning program in one year.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
REC105 | Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning |
REC106 | Community Development |
REC108 | Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services |
REC109 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation |
REC111 | Health & Promotion |
CMM125 | College Communication |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 1) |
Semester 2 - Winter
REC112 | Anatomy |
REC118 | Fund Raising |
REC123 | Facilities Design and Operation |
REC128 | Sports and Special Events |
REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Fall
REC117 | Foundations of Recreation Therapy |
REC214 | Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services |
REC218 | Marketing Recreation and Leisure |
REC250 | Practicum - Recreation (100 hours) |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 3) |
Semester 4 - Winter
REC230 | Financial Management - 7 wks |
REC232 | Volunteer Management - 7 wks |
REC234 | Leagues and Tournaments - 7 wks |
REC239 | Introduction to Applied Research - 7 wks |
REC251 | Placement - Recreation (Placement 280 hrs)- 7wks |
Semester 1 - Winter
REC112 | Anatomy |
REC118 | Fund Raising |
REC123 | Facilities Design and Operation |
REC128 | Sports and Special Events |
REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 1) |
Semester 2 - Fall
REC105 | Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning |
REC106 | Community Development |
REC108 | Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services |
REC109 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation |
REC116 | Sport & Recreation & Leisure Certification |
CMM125 | College Communication |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Winter
REC230 | Financial Management (1st 7 wks) |
REC232 | Volunteer Management (1st 7 wks) |
REC234 | Leagues and Tournaments (1st 7 wks) |
REC239 | Introduction to Applied Research (1st 7 wks) |
REC251 | Placement - Recreation (Placement 280 hrs) (2nd 7 wks) |
Semester 4 - Fall
REC117 | Foundations of Recreation Therapy |
REC214 | Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services |
REC218 | Marketing Recreation and Leisure |
REC250 | Practicum - Recreation (100 hours) |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Online – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $748 | - | - | $3468.24 |
2 | $2720.24 | $608 | - | - | $3328.24 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student 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 have the opportunity to obtain numerous industry certifications outside of the classroom such as: High Five, Inclusive Recreation Coach, Nationall Coaching Certification and First Aid/CPR.
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
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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