Diploma in Community and Therapeutic Recreation

Today we are seeing an increased focus on personal wellness and the compelling recognition that it is paramount to leading full, satisfying and productive lives. This proactive movement is generating an increased demand for trained professionals in community and therapeutic recreation. These leaders create programs that embrace the diversity of communities, emphasize the importance of cultural connections and bring awareness to the benefits of balanced living.  If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career in community and therapeutic recreation, this program not only delivers engaging coursework for a strong academic foundation, it also provides opportunities for practical experience and field placements in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and community and municipal centres. Through this strategic combination you will develop the leadership, communication and problem-solving skills needed to be successful in this dynamic field.Discover the importance of physical literacy and recreation, and how they promote independence, self-esteem, and satisfaction in a person’s life. Learn to apply the recreation and therapeutic processes of planning, implementation, evaluation, and assessment to empower others and support their leisure and recreation, assisting them in mastering their own fitness, health and wellness goals. In this career, you will contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life that shapes a community. You will have the opportunity to foster the growth for individuals’ social, emotional, and physical well-being that contributes to a thriving society encompassing all ages, genders, cultural needs and abilities. Equipped with this program’s exciting coursework, practical experience, and field placements, complemented with several health and wellness certifications, you will be ready to dive into this ocean of opportunity and potential.

 

Tuition Fees: $25,425