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Recreation and Leisure Services

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Program of Studies
Semester 1
COMM 10092 College Communication 3.00
COMM LL041 Communication (Langs) 3.00
MGMT RL422 Recreation Technology 3.00
PSYC SS156 Introductory Psychology 3.00
RECL 10008 Practicum Prep 1 1.00
RECL RL121 Intro Community & Leis Service 3.00
RECL RL128 Outdoor Recreation 3.00
RECL RL230 Recreation Programming 3.00
SSCI SS108 Sociology 1 3.00
Semester 2
COMM 10034 Active Citizenship 2.00
HMNS RL126 Group Dynamics 3.00
MGMT RL322 Recreation Administration 3.00
PSYC SS271 Developmental Psychology 3.00
RECL RL201 Practicum Camp Experience 32.00
RECL RL220 Rec'n With A Disability 3.00
SSCI SS109 Sociology 2 3.00
WORK RL142 Recreation Practicum 1 9.00
Semester 3
COMM RL324 Community Research: Principles 2.00
HMNS RL439 Community Development 3.00
RECL 10009 Practicum Prep 2 1.00
RECL 10010 Recreation for Diverse Population 3.00
RECL RL433 Event Planning 3.00
WORK RL242 Recreation Practicum 2 5.00
Options - Select 1:
HLTH RL443 Healthy Lifestyles and Wellness 3.00
RECL RL328 Therapeutic Recreation 1 3.00
OPEL XXXXX General Education Option Table 2.00
Semester 4
COMM RL424 Community Research: Applications 2.00
CRED RL426 Prof & Career Development 2.00
MGMT RL421 Recreation Legislation 3.00
SSCI RL321 Philosophy Of Leisure 3.00
WORK RL342 Recreation Practicum 3 26.00
Options - Select 1:
RECL RL425 Facilities & Programming 3.00
RECL RL428 Therapeutic Recreation 2 3.00
Ontario College Diploma (214)
Fennell Campus, Two year
Start date: September (Traditional), January (Fast Track)

 Highlights

  • Choose from specializations in Therapeutic Recreation or Healthy Lifestyles
  • Promote the value of healthy active people and communities
  • Develop understanding and skills in the recreation and leisure field for a diverse population of clients
  • Explore planning and implementation of a wide range of programs and services related to fitness, culture, special events, therapeutic activities, leisure education, counselling, and management of facilities
  • Complete over 450 hours of practical experience in a real-work setting
  • Develop leadership and communication skills as well as study social sciences
  • Excellent articulation agreement with Brock University and one in the works with Waterloo University

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 Career Opportunities

Industries of Employment:

  • Long Term Care Facilities and Hospitals
  • Tourism, Commercial and Special Event Industries
  • Adventure Programming
  • Municipal Recreation Departments
  • Outdoor Recreation/Education Agencies
  • Youth and Not-for-profit Organizations
  • Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Organizations
  • Social Service and Corrections

Occupational Categories:

  • Recreation Program Supervisors
  • Therapeutic Recreation Programmers and Planners
  • Recreation Managers for Recreation, Sport and Commercial Agencies
  • Community Development Facilitators
  • Event Planners

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (GED, College & Career Preparation) including:
    • Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U or equivalent
  • Mature applicants are considered individually
  • Mohawk College will consider advanced standing and credit for prior learning with related experience on an individual basis

Note: Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter clinical placement. A certificate of "Police Clearance" and/or "Consent to Disclosure" may be requested by the clinical placement agency.

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