Recreation and Leisure Services
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Complete 350 hours of applied work experience!
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Winter 2022: Commerce Court – North Bay, Online
Fall 2022: 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 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, 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
- 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
Semester 1 - Fall
REC 105 | Leadership |
REC 108 | Foundations of Recreation |
REC 111 | Health Promotion |
REC 132 | Recreation Essentials |
REC 136 | Recreation Across the Lifespan |
CMM 125 | College Communication I - Online |
CLT 100 | Canada's First Peoples - Online |
Semester 2 - Winter
REC 106 | Community Development |
REC 123 | Facilities Design and Operation |
REC 128 | Special Event Planning |
REC 130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
REC 133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Fall
REC 214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
REC 239 | Research Methods |
REC 245 | Sport Management |
REC 260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation |
REC 250 | Practicum - Recreation (100 hours) |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 3) |
Semester 4 - Winter
REC 218 | Marketing for Recreation - 7 wks |
REC 230 | Financial Management - 7 wks |
REC 232 | Volunteer Management - 7 wks |
REC 270 | Trends and Issues in Recreation - 7 wks |
REC 251 | Placement - Recreation and Leisure (245 hrs) |
Semester 1 - Winter
REC 112 | Anatomy |
REC 118 | Fund Raising |
REC 123 | Facilities Design and Operation |
REC 128 | Special Event Planning |
REC 130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 1) |
Semester 2 - Fall
REC 105 | Leadership |
REC 106 | Community Development |
REC 108 | Foundations of Recreation |
REC 109 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation |
REC 111 | Health Promotion |
CMM 125 | College Communication I - Online |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (RL Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Winter
REC 230 | Financial Management - 7 wks |
REC 232 | Volunteer Management - 7 wks |
REC 234 | Leagues and Tournaments - 7 wks |
REC 251 | Placement - Recreation and Leisure (245 hrs) |
REC 239 | Introduction to Applied Research - 7 wks |
Semester 4 - Fall
REC 117 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
REC 214 | Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services |
REC 218 | Marketing for Recreation |
REC 250 | Practicum - Recreation and Leisure (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
2022-2023 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $908 | - | - | $3628.24 |
2 | $2720.24 | $758 | - | - | $3478.24 |
2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $13179.52 | $1488 | - | - | $14667.52 |
2 | $13179.52 | $1338 | - | - | $14517.52 |
2022-2023 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Online – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $768 | - | - | $3488.24 |
2 | $2720.24 | $618 | - | - | $3338.24 |
2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Canadore @ Stanford – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $13179.58 | $838 | - | - | $14017.58 |
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 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
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
Explore Canadore’s Credit Transfer and Pathway Opportunities