Program Overview

Leadership

Overview

Theories and practical aspects of becoming an effective leader are the focus for this course. Topics such as communication, group dynamics, behaviour management and conflict resolution provide knowledge and expertise that leaders use regularly. Students will lead and organize activities for a wide variety of populations.

Admission Requirements

• ENG4C or ENG4U
• You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Registration

• We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet.
• If you have already encountered an error when registering please contact us.

What You Need

• Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees.
• It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.
• Textbooks are available at the Campus Shop for in class, Contact North, and iLearn/D2L courses.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop, implement and evaluate inclusive recreation, leisure and wellness programs and events for individuals, groups and communities which respond to assessed needs, interests, abilities and that use available resources and incorporate best practices.
• Apply administrative and customer service skills to support the delivery of recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services.
• Analyze, develop and implement marketing strategies to reach diverse individuals, groups and communities for programs, events, services and facilities using current communication technologies.
• Contribute to the development of fiscally sustainable and responsible recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services using current and relevant principles and practices of business, finance and social entrepreneurship.
• Supervise, lead and support the development of staff and volunteers involved with recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services.
• Apply safety and accessibility practices to the efficient operation and administration of recreation and leisure facilities and settings.
• Promote the benefits and values of recreation, leisure and healthy active living and recommend inclusive programs, events and services to individuals and groups.
• Apply community development strategies which engage citizens and community partners while advocating for healthy communities.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development as a recreation and leisure services professional.

Further Your Education

• Strength and Sport Conditioning – Ontario College Diploma
• Recreation Therapy – Ontario College Diploma

Program Information

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Registration
• What You Need
• Learning Outcomes
• Further Your Education

Experiential Learning

• Alumni
• Testimonials

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