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Recreation Therapy
Program at a glance
*Fast Track option available
Train for a career in one of the fastest-growing professions. This is a rewarding, health-centred 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 lifestyles. 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.
Note: Students will complete 400 hours of practical work placement, under the guidance and supervision of a recreation professional.
Obtain two diplomas in three years! Graduates are eligible to transfer directly into the second year of the Recreation and Leisure Services program or Strength and Sport Conditioning program.
Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)
DIPLOMA DEGREE OPTION
The program curriculum is designed to offer students the opportunity to obtain two diplomas in three years. Graduates of the Recreation Therapy program are eligible to transfer directly into Year II of Canadore’s Recreation and Leisure Services program or Year II of Canadore’s Sport Conditioning program.
FAST-TRACK OPTION FOR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
If you have a college diploma or university degree, you may be eligible to obtain our Therapeutic Recreation diploma in one year. When applying through OCAS, please request entry into Semester 3 of the program of your choice.
Semester One:
REC105 Leadership and Program Planning
REC108 Introduction to Recreation/Leisure Services
REC115 Disabilities and Aging
REC117 Introduction to Recreation Therapy
CMM125 College Communication
PSY100 Foundations of Psychology
Semester Two:
REC111 Health and Wellness
REC123 Recreation Facilities
REC128 Sports and Special Events
REC130 Legislation and Risk Management
REC137 Program Design and Supervision
SOC100 Foundations of Sociology
Semester Three:
REC214 Administration of Recreation/Leisure Services
REC218 Marketing Recreation and Leisure
REC238 Assessment and Documentation
REC256 Work Placement
CMM230 Writing and Speaking to Persuade
Semester Four:
REC230 Financial Management
REC232 Volunteer Management
REC234 Leagues and Tournaments
REC242 Leisure Education and Counselling
REC259 Internship - Preparation
REC257 Internship - Rec.Therapy
Note: Prior to commencing placement, students must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR courses and a criminal reference check. Students may be required to provide a record of immunization and a tuberculosis test. All associated costs are the responsibility of the student
- Social service agencies
- Long-term care facilities
- Youth assessment centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Hospitals
- Mental health organizations
- Correctional facilities
- Municipal recreation centres
- Program design and supervision
- Administration of recreation/leisure services
- Disabilities and aging
- Leisure education and counselling
- Health and wellness
- Recreation facilities
- Sports and special events
- Leadership and program planning
North Bay offers outstanding therapeutic recreation placement opportunities. Students work with a faculty advisor and therapeutic recreation professional to plan and complete 400 hours of placement including a seven-week internship at the end of the last semester. Students must be prepared to travel to and from placements at their own expense.
