Niagara College Canada

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Recreation Therapy

Niagara College Canada

Faculty:School of Community Studies
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,454

Cost is for the first year of the program.

Description:

Are you interested in a career where you support individuals in enjoying an improved quality of life?

As a recreation therapy professional, you will use meaningful recreation and leisure education, counselling and experiences to promote, restore, rehabilitate, and/or maintain quality of life and well -being. Therapeutic Recreation supports the development of strengths while addressing social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses: English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Recommended: Exercise Science - Grade 12 (U), Health for Life - Grade 11 (O), Healthy Active Living Education - Grade 12 (O), Recreation and Fitness Leadership - Grade 12 (C).
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Related volunteer or cooperative work experience is recommended.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 11, 2022