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Level 1
Course details
Anatomy and Physiology
ANAT8010
This course provides students with a basic comprehension of human anatomy, physiology, and human functioning. Students are introduced to basic medical terminology and biomechanics and develop knowledge of the roles played by various team members to participate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
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Facilitation Techniques
REC8370
This course explores the scope of facilitative techniques and modalities used by therapeutic recreation professionals for interventions and programming. Students examine a variety of evidence-based processes and practically apply these techniques through hands-on learning experiences.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Assessment and Program Planning
REC8380
This course provides an introduction to the TR process, with a focus on assessment and program planning. Students are introduced to assessment tools used in TR practice and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret individualized assessments for diverse populations. Students learn the principles of program design including goal and objective development, selection of appropriate intervention methods, and activity analysis and modification. The therapeutic recreation accountability model is introduced, which is utilized to help explore the accountability that exists for the therapeutic recreation professional.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Recreation Across the Lifespan
REC8390
This course provides an introduction to the lifespan stages and how they impact physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in recreation and leisure. The phenomena of play, recreation and leisure throughout the life course are examined in historic and contemporary contexts. Students examine practical application of the material as it relates to recreation and leisure opportunities across the lifespan and specifically examine recreation with respect to providing opportunities and activities for an aging population. The implications for goal development and intervention strategies will be explored to enable students to gain a basic understanding of the life stages of any age group they might deliver services to.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
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Therapeutic Recreation Foundations
THER8000
This course provides an in-depth study of the scope of therapeutic recreation and explores the history of the therapeutic recreation profession. Students gain knowledge of fundamental theories, service delivery models and practices of therapeutic recreation. Students are introduced to the TR process, which involves a collaborative and purposeful process of assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating and documentation to create meaningful activities, interventions, and experiences. Topics include definitions, standards of practice, ethics, and philosophy of therapeutic recreation.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Needs
THER8010
This course introduces the etiology and characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities and students examine the role and nature of therapeutic recreation services offered to this selected population. Students analyze and compare therapeutic recreation services and programs offered in a variety of settings. Practical aspects of recreation and leisure program development, delivery and facilitation are discussed. Systemic, psychological, and sociological variables that impact therapeutic recreation services are examined, including societal attitudes toward individuals with selected disabilities are explored.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Level 2
Course details
Field Placement (Therapeutic Recreation)
FPLT8500
Students will apply their knowledge and skills gained through the program by completing a 12-week field placement at an approved agency. Supervised by a Therapeutic Recreation Professional and College Faculty, students will apply the TR process and competencies such as client assessment, planning, program development and design, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. Students will gain hands-on experience and consolidate their academic learnings, while demonstrating knowledge and competence in Therapeutic Recreation Standards of Practice and interprofessional collaboration.
- Hours: 238
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: OHS1320
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Leisure Education and Leisure Counselling
REC8400
This course introduces students to counselling tools, techniques, and strategies common to leisure education to enhance the leisure lifestyle of clients. Students engage with the concept of wellness as it relates to leisure and the role of leisure education in helping individuals develop and live enjoyable, balanced, healthy, and meaningful leisure lifestyles. Students examine their own values and lifestyles as well as their own learning styles and needs. Using a client-centred and strengths-based approach, students learn and implement strategies and techniques to provide leisure education programs and interventions.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Research, Evaluation and Documentation
RSCH8320
This course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative methods of research and data collection commonly used in therapeutic recreation. Issues related to conducting therapeutic recreation research, the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data are explored. This course also examines evaluation of therapeutic interventions and students learn how to analyze the impact of program and service delivery with respect to client-centred and operational outcomes. Documentation methods used in practice will be examined and students learn the importance of communicating client information while maintaining safety and confidentiality.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Inclusive and Adapted Recreation
THER8020
This course provides an in-depth look at the etiology and characteristics of individuals with a variety of developmental and emotional disabilities. Students examine the categorization of these disabilities and explore the role of therapeutic recreation while working with these populations. Systemic, psychological, and sociological variables that impact therapeutic recreation services are examined, including societal attitudes toward individuals with selected disabilities are explored.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: THER8010
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Level 3
Course details
Field Placement II (Therapeutic Recreation)
FPLT8510
Students will apply their knowledge and skills gained through the program by completing a 12-week field placement at an approved agency. Supervised by a Therapeutic Recreation Professional and College Faculty, students will apply the TR process and competencies such as client assessment, planning, program development and design, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. Students will gain hands-on experience and consolidate their academic learnings, while demonstrating knowledge and competence in Therapeutic Recreation Standards of Practice and interprofessional collaboration.
- Hours: 342
- Credits: 12
- Pre-Requisites: OHS1320
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Program outcomes
- Comply with applicable Canadian legislation, regulations, standards, and ethical practices to ensure safety of clients, self and others while providing Therapeutic Recreation services.
- Assess individual strengths, needs, barriers and leisure interests of clients to provide meaningful leisure engagement that assists them in meeting their goals and objectives.
- Prepare and maintain documentation in accordance to current ministry guidelines, professional standards of practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Plan, design and implement individual and group therapeutic recreation programs to meet individual and/or group goals.
- Assist individuals and their families in adopting strategies to engage in sustained and positive lifestyle changes through recreation activities.
- Research, analyze and evaluate activities and programs using theory and evidence-based practices to inform program development.
- Plan, implement and evaluate community, private and institutional programs and/or services and processes to enhance quality of life for clients.
- Collaborate with other disciplines, community service providers and family members to ensure integrated and coordinated services.
- Develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency with industry.
- Implement recreation services that are client-centered and respectful of diverse cultures and practices.
- Discuss cultural, social, and environmental factors affecting well-being and leisure participation to enhance the design and implementation of therapeutic recreation activities.