THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

All courses required for the Therapeutic Recreation major

Therapeutic Recreation: 17 courses

Recreation electives: 4 courses

Social science/other: 4 courses

Free electives: 15 courses

Therapeutic Recreation: 17 courses

Recreation electives: 4 courses

Social science/other: 4 courses

Free electives: 15 courses

This is a sample list of degree requirements. Course offerings and timing may vary depending on year of entry.

These courses are designed to teach you how to enhance the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of individuals and communities through research, treatment, education, activism, and recreation and leisure services. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to create meaningful experiences with participants in clinical, residential, and community settings

Therapeutic Recreation courses

YOU'LL TAKE ALL 16 OF THESE COURSES

REC 100 Introduction to the Study of Recreation and Leisure
REC 101 Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Recreation Management
REC 120 Experience Design and Delivery
REC 151 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation Practice
REC 201 Introduction to Leisure, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Just Communities
REC 251 Therapeutic Recreation: Developmental and Emotional Disabilities
REC 252 Therapeutic Recreation: Physical Disabilities
REC 253 Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation
REC 351 Therapeutic Recreation Facilitation Techniques
REC 357 Theories and Evidence for Therapeutic Recreation Practice
REC 371 Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization
REC 373 Qualitative Approaches to Leisure Research
REC 405 Leisure and Well-being
REC 420 Advanced Program Evaluation in Leisure Services
REC 450 Internship for Therapeutic Recreation (2 course value)
REC 455 Advanced Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation

Recreation electives

YOU'LL CHOOSE FOUR COURSES FROM THIS LIST

REC 172 Special Topics in Leisure Studies 1
REC 200 Play, Creativity, and Child Development
REC 202 History of Western Sport
REC 203 Sociology of Sport
REC 206 Philosophy of Sport
REC 215 Marketing Recreation, Sport, and Events
REC 218 Social Entrepreneurship for Change
REC 219 Introduction to Event Studies
REC 230 Outdoor Recreation and Land-based Learning
REC 256 Foundations of Community Engagement in Recreation and Leisure
REC 272 Special Topics in Leisure Studies 2
REC 280 Introduction to Tourism
REC 306 Gender and Health
REC 312 Practicum in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
REC 318 Leadership Theory and Practice in Recreation, Sport, and Leisure Organizations
REC 319 Event Planning and Design
REC 356 Leading Action for Community Change
REC 361 Aging and Leisure
REC 362 Sociology of Aging
REC 383 Tourism Impacts – International Perspectives
REC 405 Leisure and Well-being
REC 419 Event Implementation and Evaluation
REC 422 Urban Recreation
REC 425 Heritage Conservation Planning
REC 433 Ecotourism and Communities (2-course value)
REC 456 Innovative Solutions for Healthy Communities
REC 471 A Honours Thesis Proposal
REC 471 B Honours Thesis
REC 472 Special Topics in Recreation and Leisure Studies 4
REC 475 Independent Study: Translating Research for Practice
REC 480 Advanced Seminar in Tourism Development

Social science/other courses

YOU'LL TAKE ALL FOUR OF THESE COURSES

HEALTH 107 Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-being
HEALTH 150 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
HLTH 245 Canadian Health Systems
PSYCH 101 Introductory Psychology

Free electives

YOU'LL CHOOSE 15 OF THESE COURSES

Here's your chance to explore! Take courses outside of Recreation and Leisure Studies (like Social Development Studies, Psychology, or English) or customize your degree within Recreation and Leisure Studies.

KYRA

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION GRADUATE

CURRENTLY: RECREATION THERAPIST

Recreation and leisure activities should be available for everyone. Kyra applied her Therapeutic Recreation knowledge in her part-time job researching and helping design mobility-friendly RVs for older adults and people with disabilities.

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RECREATION, LEADERSHIP, AND HEALTH
SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT

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