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Recreation Therapy

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Overview

Train for a career in one of the fastest-growing professions. This is a rewarding, health-centered field where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of life of individuals with illness and/or disability. Through assessment, planning, and delivery of programs, you will help people lead more fulfilling and independent lives. This specific training will prepare you for a career in clinical and community-based settings.

Upcoming Intakes:

• Fall 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay or Online

Your Future Career

• Long-term care facilities
• Municipal recreation centres
• Hospitals
• Social service agencies
• Children's treatment centres
• Centres for addiction and mental health

What You Learn

• Program design
• Assessment and documentation
• Leisure education and counselling
• Facilitation techniques
• Adaptive and inclusive recreation
• Outdoor and adventure recreation

Dual Diploma Option

Canadore graduates of this program are eligible to complete the Recreation and Leisure Services or Strength and Sport Conditioning program in one year.

Study Abroad

Study in Ireland at the Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands and Midwest as part of an exchange or graduate pathway

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Commerce Court Campus

Semester 1 - Fall

• CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada
• CMM125 | College Communications
• REC105 | Leadership
• REC117 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
• REC132 | Recreation Essentials
• REC134 | Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
• REC140 | Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health

Semester 2 - Winter

• PSY100 | Foundations of Psychology I
• REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management
• REC133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
• REC137 | Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC147 | Disease and the Human Body
• REC150 | Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations

Semester 3 - Fall

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Rec Sem 3)
• REC145 | Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC238 | Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation
• REC249 | Research Methods
• REC256 | Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation
• REC260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
• REC264 | Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation

Semester 4 - Winter

• REC232 | Volunteer Management
• REC257 | Placement - Therapeutic Recreation
• REC274 | Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation
• REC276 | Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC278 | Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation

Commerce Court Campus

Semester 1 - Winter

• PSY100 | Foundations of Psychology I
• REC130 | Legislation and Risk Management
• REC132 | Recreation Essentials
• REC133 | Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
• REC137 | Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC147 | Disease and the Human Body
• REC150 | Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations

Semester 2 - Fall

• CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada
• CMM125 | College Communications
• REC105 | Leadership
• REC117 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
• REC134 | Aging and Therapeutic Recreation
• REC140 | Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
• REC238 | Assessment and Documentation I for Therapeutic Recreation

Semester 3 - Winter

• REC232 | Volunteer Management
• REC257 | Placement - Therapeutic Recreation
• REC274 | Assessment and Documentation II for Therapeutic Recreation
• REC276 | Professionalism and IPC in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC278 | Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation

Semester 4 - Fall

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Rec Sem 4)
• REC145 | Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
• REC249 | Research Methods
• REC256 | Practicum - Therapeutic Recreation
• REC260 | Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
• REC264 | Leisure Education for Therapeutic Recreation

Tuition Fees

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1587	-	-	$4307.24
2	$2720.24	$1423	-	-	$4143.24

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$15547.54	$1975.5	-	-	$17523.04
2	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	-	$17359.04

Online – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1052.5	-	-	$3772.74
2	$2720.24	$888.5	-	-	$3608.74

What You Need

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

Upon graduating, students will have completed the formal education requirements for the R/TRO-DIP designation through Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.

Students may also have the opportunity to obtain numerous industry certifications outside of the classroom such as: Inclusion Certificate (Level One, Two and/or Three) from Variety Village, Gentle Persuasive Approaches Certificate, High Five Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and NCCP Certification.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

Further Your Education

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.