School of Sport and Recreation

Recreation and Leisure Services - Fast Track

1 year – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 010411
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus, Online

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Code: 010411
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus, Online

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Recreation and Leisure Services - Fast Track

Train for an exciting career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Overview

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 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
Ecotourism and outdoor recreation operations
Fitness centres
Youth and senior organizations
Tourism and resort industry

What You Learn

Leadership and program planning
Community development
Anatomy
Fundraising
Sports and special events
Recreation facilities
Therapeutic recreation basics
Marketing

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Admissions Requirements

Graduate of at least a two-year postsecondary program

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

College Drive Campus

Intake: September Start

Semester 1 - Fall

REC 105	Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning
REC 106	Community Development
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 117	Foundations of Recreation Therapy
REC 214	Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure

Semester 2 - Winter

REC 112	Anatomy
REC 123	Facilities Design and Operation
REC 128	Sports and Special Events
REC 130	Legislation and Risk Management
REC 230	Financial Management (7 wks)
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments (7 wks)
REC 250	Practicum - Recreation (100 hrs)

College Drive Campus

Intake: January Start

Semester 1 - Winter

REC 112	Anatomy
REC 123	Facilities Design and Operation
REC 128	Sports and Special Events
REC 130	Legislation and Risk Management
REC 230	Financial Management (7 wks)
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments (7 wks)

Semester 2 - Fall

REC 105	Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning
REC 106	Community Development
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 117	Foundations of Recreation Therapy
REC 214	Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC 250	Practicum - Recreation (100 hrs)

2017-2018 Fees

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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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 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.

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