This two-year program is designed to equip students for a profession focused on offering services and advocating for individuals facing diverse cognitive, physical, social, and emotional challenges. Throughout the program, students will gain knowledge of both theoretical foundations and practical skills, enabling them to proficiently navigate the therapeutic recreation process.

Recreation Therapy is founded on the principle that play, recreation, and leisure are fundamental in achieving an individual’s optimal health and well-being, ultimately enhancing their overall quality of life. By setting meaningful goals and objectives, professionals in Recreation Therapy utilize recreation as a therapeutic tool to enhance health and promote wellness.

Students will gain hands-on experience through volunteering and experiential learning, including field placements and a range of community engagements. These experiences will allow students to further enhance their abilities in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Moreover, students will have opportunities for specialized training within the Recreation Therapy program. It’s important for students to recognize that a criminal record may affect their ability to secure a field placement.

Reasons to Choose the Recreation Therapy Program

• Students will be granted membership with Therapeutic Recreation .
• They will also receive extra training highly valued by employers.
• The faculty comprises current experts in the field.
• Through community partnerships, students can gain valuable hands-on experience.
• Additionally, there will be field placements in Recreation Therapy settings.

Admission Requirements

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:

• Grade 12 English C or U

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:

• IELTS of 6.0;
• TOEFL iBT 69; or