School of Sport and Recreation

Recreation Therapy

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 010407
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus, Online

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Code: 010407
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus, Online

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Recreation Therapy

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Overview

Train for a career in one of the fastest-growing professions. This is a rewarding, health-centered field where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life of an individual with an illness or disability. Through assessment, planning, and delivery of activities, you will help people lead more fulfilling and independent lives. This specific training will prepare you for a career in clinical and community-based settings. All classes are available onsite or online, and are recorded for future playback.

Students complete 400 hours of applied work experience.

Dual Diploma Option: Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation and Leisure Services or Strength and Sport Conditioning program in one year.

Your Future Career

Long-term care facilities
Municipal recreation centres
Hospitals
Schools
Social service agencies
Children's treatment centres
Centres for addiction and mental health

What You Learn

Program design and supervision
Disabilities and aging
Leisure education and counselling
Anatomy
Recreation facilities
Sports and special events
Leadership and program planning
Assessment and documentation

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

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
CMM 125	College Communications I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 115	Disabilities and Aging Recreation Therapy
REC 117	Foundations of Recreation Therapy

Semester 2 - Winter

GENED	General Education Elective - Online
REC 112	Anatomy
REC 123	Facilities Design and Operation
REC 128	Sports and Special Events
REC 130	Legislation and Risk Management
REC 137	Program Design Recreation Therapy

Semester 3 - Fall

GENED	General Education Elective - Online
REC 214	Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC 238	Assessment and Documentation Recreation Therapy
REC 256	Practicum - Recreation Therapy (100 hrs)

Semester 4 - Winter

REC 230	Financial Management
REC 232	Volunteer Management
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments
REC 242	Leisure Education Recreation Therapy
REC 257	Placement - Recreation Therapy (280 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 137	Program Design and Supervision
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 2 - Fall

REC 105	Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning
REC 108	Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 115	Disabilities and Aging Recreation Therapy
REC 117	Foundations of Recreation Therapy
CMM 125	College Communications I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3 - Winter

REC 230	Financial Management
REC 232	Volunteer Management
REC 234	Leagues and Tournaments (7 wks)
REC 242	Leisure Education Recreation Therapy
REC 257	Placement - Recreation Therapy (280 hrs)

Semester 4 - Fall

REC 214	Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC 218	Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC 238	Assessment and Documentation Recreation Therapy
REC 256	Practicum - Recreation Therapy (100 hrs)
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Tuition Fees

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3022.5	$1154	-	-	$4176.5
2	$3022.5	$1029	-	-	$4051.5

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Online – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3022.5	$777	-	-	$3799.5
2	$3022.5	$652	-	-	$3674.5

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$12061.14	$1742	-	-	$13803.14
2	$12061.14	$1617	-	-	$13678.14

What You Need - Recommended

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Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

Upon graduating, students are eligible to apply for the R/TRO designation through Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.

Students also have the opportunity to obtain numerous industry certifications outside of the classroom such as: Inclusion Certificate (Level One, Two and/or Three) from Variety Village, Gentle Persuasive Approaches Certificate, High Five Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and NCCP Certification.

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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