Recreation and Leisure Services

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!

Overview

Upcoming Intakes: Fall 2025 Online only

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

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.

Commerce Court Campus

Intake: September Start
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 (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 Start
Semester 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

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1587 - - $4307.24
2 $2720.24 $1423 - - $4143.24

2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $15547.54 $1975.5 - - $17523.04
2 $15547.54 $1811.5 - - $17359.04

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Online – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1052.5 - - $3772.74
2 $2720.24 $888.5 - - $3608.74

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

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 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.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

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.