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Recreation Programs - Fast Track
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Recreation Programs - Fast Track
 
Fast Track Diploma Options for College or University Graduates


If you are a college or university graduate, you are eligible to fast-track any of Canadore College’s three recreation-related diploma programs:

  • Recreation and Leisure Services
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Sport Conditioning

Graduates of these programs will have successfully achieved all Ministry of Colleges and Universities program standards associated with their diploma.
Admission Requirements


Applicants must have a university degree or a college diploma. Applicants will receive a block transfer of 23 credits and an additional 16 credits if they have course equivalence for these courses: CMM 125, CMM 190, PSY 100, and SOC 100.

 
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“One of the best decisions I ever made was to register for Canadore College’s fast-track Recreation Therapy program. The program provided me with the practical skills and confidence to succeed. In fact, I obtained full-time employment even before I officially graduated. I will always value my time spent at Canadore College.”
Desiree Jackson
Graduate 2008
Recreation Therapist
Northeast Mental Health Centre
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Other Canadore programs that may interest you:
 
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
  
Recreation Administrator
 
  
Sport Complex Manager
 
  
Ecotourism Operator
 
  
Recreation Therapist
 
  
Youth Centre Manager
 
  
Facility Manager
 
  
Tourism Manager
 
  
Program Coordinator
 
  
Special Events Coordinator
 
  
Recreation Supervisor
 
  
Parks and Recreation Director
 
  
Sport Conditioning Specialist
 
  
Athletic Director
 
  
Fitness Director
 
 
CURRICULUM
Recreation & Leisure Services
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Recreation Therapy – Fast Track
 
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PERSONAL ASSETS
  
Enjoy working with people in customer service
 
  
Entrepreneur and business-minded
 
  
Critical thinker and problem solver
 
  
Sense of humour
 
  
Excellent communication
 
  
Team player
 
  
Basic computer literacy
 
 
WORK PLACEMENT

Students complete 100 hours of work supervised placement.

Previous students have enjoyed work placements with:

  • Municipal recreation departments
  • YMCA’s
  • Sport and recreation facilities
  • Local and provincial sport organizations
  • Resorts
  • Cultural centres
  • Volunteer and community agencies
  • Therapeutic facilities
  • Ecotourism and tourism businesses
  • Fitness centres
  • Commercial recreation operations
 
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OPTIONAL

Students have opportunities to participate in additional certification programs 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.

Students will also have the opportunity to acquire other related certifications including: gymnastics coach, High Five, Sport Taping and Wrapping, WHMIS, and Sport First Aid.

Students complete these additional certifications at their own expense and generally outside of scheduled class time.
 
DIPLOMA/DEGREE OPTION

Graduates receive advanced standing at several universities and may be able to obtain a degree within a year and a half after graduating from Canadore. Program transfer agreements exist with these universities: Brock, Waterloo, Laurentian, and Athabasca.
 
For Program Information Contact

Dave de Jourdan
Professor
(705) 474-7600 ext. 5223
dave.dejourdan@canadorec.on.ca
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