School of Sport and Recreation
Recreation Therapy
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Receive Inclusion and High Five Leadership certifications
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
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
| REC105 | Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning |
| REC108 | Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services |
| REC115 | Disabilities and Aging Recreation Therapy |
| REC116 | Sport & Recreation & Leisure Certification |
| REC117 | Foundations of Recreation Therapy |
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 2 - Winter
| REC112 | Anatomy |
| REC123 | Facilities Design and Operations |
| REC128 | Sports and Special Events |
| REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC137 | Program Design Recreation Therapy |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 3 - Fall
| REC214 | Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services |
| REC218 | Marketing Recreation and Leisure |
| REC238 | Assessment and Documentation Recreation Therapy |
| REC256 | Practicum - Recreation Therapy (100 hours) |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 4 - Winter
| REC230 | Financial Management |
| REC232 | Volunteer Management |
| REC234 | Leagues and Tournaments |
| REC242 | Leisure Education Recreation Therapy |
| REC257 | Placement-Rec.Therapy (Placement-280hrs) |
Semester 1 - Winter
| REC112 | Anatomy |
| REC123 | Facilities Design and Operations |
| REC128 | Sports and Special Events |
| REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management |
| REC137 | Program Design and Supervision |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 2 - Fall
| REC105 | Inclusive Leadership and Program Planning |
| REC108 | Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services |
| REC116 | Sport & Recreation & Leisure Certification |
| REC115 | Disabilities and Aging Recreation Therapy |
| REC117 | Foundations of Recreation Therapy |
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 3 - Winter
| REC230 | Financial Management |
| REC232 | Volunteer Management |
| REC234 | Leagues and Tournaments (7 wks) |
| REC242 | Leisure Education Recreation Therapy |
| REC257 | Placement-Rec.Therapy (Placement-280hrs) |
Semester 4 - Fall
| REC214 | Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services |
| REC218 | Marketing Recreation and Leisure |
| REC238 | Assessment and Documentation Recreation Therapy |
| REC256 | Practicum - Recreation Therapy (100 hours) |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | - | $3906.96 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | - | - | $3771.96 |
2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | - | $14196.69 |
| 2 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | - | - | $14061.69 |
2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Online – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $570.00 - 710.00 | - | - | $3430.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $435.00 - 575.00 | - | - | $3295.24 |
What You Need - Recommended
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.
Certification/Accreditation
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
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
Pathway to Canadore College Programs
- Recreation and Leisure Services – 1 year to complete
- Strength and Sport Conditioning – 1 year to complete
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Ontario?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Canada?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution Internationally?
Please contact the Pathways Officer if you have additional questions regarding the credit transfer process:
Micheline Demers – Pathways Officer
705.474.7600 ext 5139
Micheline.Demers@canadorecollege.ca
