Bachelor of recreation

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Recreation program equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage recreation and leisure services. It covers principles, program development, and leadership, preparing graduates for careers in various settings, including therapeutic recreation. The program emphasizes practical experience and is taught by experienced faculty using diverse teaching methods. Graduates are qualified for roles such as recreation center directors, program coordinators, and therapeutic recreation specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Recreation program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in recreation and leisure service management. The program prepares graduates to develop, plan, and lead recreational activities in various settings. The program also includes an optional therapeutic recreation concentration, which provides professional preparation for practicing therapeutic recreation.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a broad understanding of the principles and practices of recreation and leisure service management
• To develop students' abilities to plan, develop, and evaluate recreational programs and services
• To prepare students for careers in the recreation and leisure service industry

Outline:

Year 1:

• Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
• Recreation Programming and Leadership
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Psychology of Recreation and Leisure
• Research Methods in Recreation and Leisure Services

Year 2:

• Recreation Management and Administration
• Recreation Finance and Marketing
• Facility Planning and Design
• Event Planning and Management
• Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Education

Year 3:

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Leadership and Supervision in Recreation
• Recreation for Special Populations
• Community Development and Recreation

Year 4:

• Recreation and Wellness
• Sport Management
• Recreation Policy and Advocacy
• Recreation and Technology
• Senior Project

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Practical experience

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Role-playing
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Recreation program are qualified for a variety of careers in the recreation and leisure service industry, including:

• Recreation center directors
• Program coordinators
• Outdoor recreation specialists
• Therapeutic recreation specialists
• Event planners
• Sport managers
• Community development workers