Recreation is important for everyone as a way to relax and keep balance in their lives. But for some with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social limitations, recreation therapy is also a way to connect and participate with others. You can learn how to help!
Confederation College’s Recreation Therapy program will give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need to plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents and adults who experience barriers to a healthy leisure lifestyle. You will learn how to work with individuals and groups of all ages to assess their needs and interests so you can encourage independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles. Coursework includes therapeutic recreation, developmental psychology, program and event planning, communications for community services, administrative practices, physical activity leadership and recreation facilities. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Program Requirements (for domestic students): Each year a number of seats will be available to graduates of college or university programs in human services to complete a diploma in the Recreation Therapy Program in two semesters (September to May.) The program is comprised of courses from the first and second year of the program. Each year, a limited number of seats in the “Accelerated” Ontario College Diploma program will be available to qualified applicants who have a degree or diploma from an accredited University or College in a related discipline. You must apply to www.ontariocolleges.ca and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C average. A transcript is required.
If you are interested in taking this program and do not meet the above requirements, please consider our 2-year Recreation Therapy diploma program.
Program Requirements (for international students):
A four year degree from an accredited university or college in a healthcare related field such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, or Occupational Therapy (1st class) or a Bachelor’s of Education. Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable. No more than six backlogs/failures.
English Proficiency; academic IELTS: 6.5, no band lower than 6.0. |
* 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.