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RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES

Recreation and Leisure Services program is to teach students how to improve the quality of life for all citizens by developing healthy communities. The courses in this college diploma program are based on a curriculum that meets the demands of the ever-growing and in-demand recreation and leisure field. Throughout their studies, students will conduct needs assessments, create risk management plans, develop business plans and practice grant proposal writing, and plan and implement recreation programs for people of all ages and abilities. In addition, students will complete 880 hours of supervised field placement, which helps develop critical practical skills through the integration of classroom learning into real-life situations.

Career Outlook

Recreation/sport/camp program leaders and instructors
Recreation/sport/entertainment operators and attendants
Recreation and sport policy researchers/consultants/program officers
Recreation/sports/fitness program and service directors
Customer service and retail agents
Recreation and leisure services coordinator
Recreation and Leisure
Supervisor or Recreation and Leisure Services Manager and/or programmer
Therapeutic recreation activation aide

Areas of Employment

Long-term care homes
Municipal community recreation centres
Retirement residences
Adult day centres
Youth-focused organizations
Non-profit community agencies
Summer camps
Sport leagues
Private entities

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RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES