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| | Program Code | Campus | Program Length | Start Date | | 010403 | College Drive | Four semesters (two years) | September | | | If you enjoy working with people in a leadership or organizing role then recreation is the perfect career choice for you. Imagine yourself planning special events, managing sport and recreation facilities, organizing activities for seniors, leading youth activities, supervising outdoor programs, working at a resort or on a cruise ship…these are a few of the many job opportunities that await you as a Canadore College Recreation graduate. Recreation professionals plan and administer recreation and leisure service programs and facilities for people of all ages and interests. Today, more than ever, people are seeking to improve their quality of life through enjoyable recreation and leisure pursuits. Canadore’s Recreation program places a major emphasis on learning by doing. Students organize and lead a variety of community events, participate in a number of workshops, and obtain certification in career-related areas. Work placement is another major component of the program. Under the guidance and supervision of recreation professionals, students complete 400 hours of work placement, including a seven-week block placement in the final semester. | Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English or equivalent is required.
Mature Students:
Applicants aged 19 or over without OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Students Test. Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) preparation levels. Required Courses:
Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U). | | | | | | “The basic skills and experiences I developed during my time at Canadore allowed me to not only obtain immediate employment upon graduation but has enabled me to progress quickly in my career in municipal recreation. After 18 years of working in this profession I still think back fondly on my days at Canadore…where it all began.” Derek Callahan Community Recreation/Facility Coordinator, CFB, North Bay | | | | | |
| | | | | | “Canadore’s Recreation program is the absolute best. Great teachers, excellent college facilities, and plenty of opportunities for work placement experience. The program has an unbelievable transfer agreement with Brock University that offers Canadore graduates a year and a half towards a three-year degree. What a deal...a diploma and a degree in as little as three and a half years.” Kristen Honeysett Canadore College and Brock University Recreation Graduate | | | | | |
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| | | | | Few careers offer the job satisfaction and tremendous range of employment opportunities that are available to recreation professionals. The program provides students with the general skills and placement experiences necessary to succeed in a variety of recreation-related job areas. Graduates have found employment in these areas: - Sport and recreation associations (programmer, administrator)
- Volunteer and community agencies
- Sport and recreation facilities (leader, supervisor, manager)
- Parks and recreation departments
- Ecotourism and outdoor recreation operations
- Therapeutic settings (seniors, mental health, disabled, etc.)
- Fitness centres
- Youth organizations
- Tourism and resort industry
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Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Note: Prior to commencing placement, the student must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR training and a criminal reference check. The student may be required to provide a record of immunization and tuberculosis test. All associated costs are the responsibility of the student. |
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES |
Students have opportunities to acquire further certification in a number of areas including: fitness, gymnastics coach, aquatics, canoeing, wall climbing, wilderness first aid, High Five, Sport Taping and Wrapping, Smart Serve, Inclusive Recreation Coach, WHMIS, NCCP, GPS, etc. Students complete these certifications at their own expense and generally outside of scheduled class time. | | | - Energetic and enthusiastic
- Leadership and planning skills
- Enjoy working with people
- Sense of humour
- Excellent communication
- Team player
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| | The program curriculum is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain two diplomas in three years. Graduates are eligible to transfer directly into Canadore’s Recreation Therapy program or Canadore’s Sport Conditioning program. These transfer options enable students to obtain a second diploma within a year. Articulation Option Graduates also receive advanced standing at several universities and may be able to complete a degree within a year and a half after graduating from Canadore. Excellent program transfer agreements exist with these universities: - Brock University
- University of Waterloo
- Laurentian University
- Athabasca University
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If you have a current college diploma or university degree, you may be eligible to obtain a Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario Diploma in one year. When applying through OCAS, please request entry into Semester 3 of the program of your choice.
WORK PLACEMENT & INTERNSHIP | Students perform 400 hours of work placement, including a seven-week block placement at the end of the last semester. Recreation professionals work closely with program faculty to ensure quality placement experiences. Students must be prepared to travel to and from placements at their own expense. |
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