Faculty of Health Sciences
Practical Application of Therapeutic Recreation Theories and Models
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Overview of the history and development of the profession and the nature of therapeutic recreation service, including practical application of TR theories and models.
Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program
Advanced Program Planning in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-10
Overview of development, and application of therapeutic recreation programming, with a specific emphasis on leisure education. Development and ongoing evaluation of programs will be explored through theoretical and practical situations.
Prerequisite(s):Third year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours)
Inclusive Recreation and Leisure: A Canadian Perspective
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-10
Examination of the characteristics, evolution, and functions of leisure in Canada. Review of relationships between leisure inclusion and identity.
Prerequisite(s):Third year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours)
Advanced Skills in Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Advanced skill development in assessment, care planning, outcome measures and documentation skills specific to therapeutic recreation services.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3000
Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-10
Examination of the characteristics and needs of individuals with various abilities as they relate to Therapeutic Recreation domains of service delivery.
Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program
Communication and Counselling Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-10
Development of knowledge and skills for effective communication designed to facilitate change in the leisure behaviour of individuals with diverse needs. We explore communication and counselling techniques that enable TR professionals to build rapport and develop trust with individuals and groups.
Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program
Note:Students enrolled in an online section will be required to participate in weekly synchronous online classes.
Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Contemporary issues in the field of therapeutic recreation are examined through an exploration of current evidence and student-based learning projects.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3300
Research Literacy in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Gain a practical understanding of research methodologies relevant to therapeutic recreation, with a specific emphasis on research literacy to enable evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3000 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3200
Administration in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-10
Essential management and leadership skills in therapeutic recreation within a variety of healthcare settings are examined, with a specific focus on the impact of organizational culture on client care.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3300 AND
Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program.
Modalities, Interventions and Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Explore a wide variety of modalities and facilitation techniques used in the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic recreation interventions for individuals and groups.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3300 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3700
Note:Students enrolled in an online section will be required to participate in weekly synchronous online classes.
Internship in Therapeutic Recreation
Credit hours: 15.00
Other hours per term: 0-0-560
Develop and practice skills under the direct supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The student’s internship schedule is organized according to the assigned schedule of the internship supervisor.
Prerequisite(s):Therapeutic Recreation 3000 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3100 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3200 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3300 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3500 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 3700 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 4000 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 4100 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 4200 AND
Therapeutic Recreation 4300
Grading:Pass/Fail
Note:It is strongly recommended that students complete all other degree requirements prior to enrolling in this course. All prerequisite courses must have a minimum 'C' grade.
Alternative Modalities (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Courses in this series will focus on unique therapeutic modalities that can be applied in Therapeutic Recreation programming development.
Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation program