Recreation and Leisure Services
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Fall 2023: Commerce Court – North Bay or Online
Winter 2024: 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.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 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 (RL 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 (RL 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 |
Semester 1 - Winter
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL 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 (RL 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
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1320.38 | - | - | $4040.62 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1165.38 | - | - | $3885.62 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14807.18 | $1900.38 | - | - | $16707.56 |
| 2 | $14807.18 | $1745.38 | - | - | $16552.56 |
What You Need
What You Need
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
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 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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