Bachelor of Science (Recreation) - Therapeutic Recreation

Program Description

Therapeutic Recreation involves the delivery of change-oriented services to individuals with disabilities, illness and other limitations, with the focus on increasing quality of life through leisure and recreation involvement. Graduates of the Therapeutic Recreation degree will be skilled in the areas of: disability and illness, leisure theory, assessment, planning (program and client planning), program implementation and evaluation, and documentation. Graduates will find employment in both traditional clinical settings such as rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes, and in community settings such as community mental health centres or associations for community living, etc.

Vision

Well-being through Recreation and Leisure 

Mission

We are intentional about: 

1. Linking teaching, research and community. 
2. Cultivating diverse and inclusive communities. 
3. Preparing conscientious leaders.

Objectives

The general objectives of the program are:

1, Understanding of recreation and leisure history, concepts and theories within the context of Therapeutic Recreation.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of diversity and inclusion, with practical application of this knowledge to working with diverse populations and settings.
3. Competence to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation opportunities for diverse populations and settings, utilizing evidence-informed decision-making and critical thinking
skills, based on TR standards of practice and code of ethics.
4. Ability to establish professional identity, build professional relationships, and develop skills for the advancement of the profession by engaging with professional organizations.
5. Readiness to assume a variety of professional roles related to leadership, advocacy, education and service delivery in ethical, socially, and culturally-responsive, responsible and innovative ways.
6. Readiness to apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
7. Knowledge and skills to engage in collaborative and/or interprofessional practice and health education.

Immunization requirement

Before undertaking clinical practica/internship or completing any experiential learning within healthcare settings, TR students must provide evidence of appropriate immunization and their immune status, as required by the Dalhousie University Faculty of Health and the clinical agencies. This will include, but may not be restricted to, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, rubella, measles, mumps, varicella and Hepatitis B. Evidence of 2-step tuberculin testing (Mantoux) is also required.”

Minimum Grade Requirement

Students enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation program must achieve a minimum C grade in the following courses in order to pass the course and progress in the Therapeutic Recreation program: LEIS 2492.03, LEIS 3426.03, LEIS 3427.03, LEIS 4365.03, LEIS 4512.03, LEIS 4540.03, LEIS 4563.03, LEIS 4598.15.

Program of Study

On admission into the BSc (Recreation) program, all students will be issued a Program of Study Form. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all of the course requirements for the degree as outlined on the form are completed for graduation.

Required Courses BSc (Recreation) - Therapeutic Recreation

• HAHP 2000.03                                                    3
• HAHP 3000.03                                                    3
• HLTH 3010.03                                                    3
• HSCE 1020.03                                                    3
• HSCE 1030.03                                                    3
• LEIS 1127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 1130.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2296.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2361.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2385.03                                                      3
• LEIS 2492.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3127.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3426.03                                                      3
• LEIS 3427.03                                                      3
• STAT 1060.03/MATH 1060.03                               3
• LEIS 4365.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4563.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4598.15                                                      15

Required Arts and Social Science Courses

• PSYO 1011.03 or PSYO 1021.03 or PSYO 1031.03   3
• PSYO 1012.03 or PSYO 1022.03 or PSYO 1032.03   3
• PSYO 2220.03                                                  3
• SOSA 1002.03                                                  3
• SOSA 1003.03                                                  3 

Therapeutic Recreation Electives

Two of the following:

• LEIS 4482.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4512.03                                                      3
• LEIS 4540.03                                                      3

Electives

• LEIS Elective                                                       3
• Open Electives*                                                 24
• EDIA Elective**                                                   3

*9 of the 24 credit hours of Open Electives must be 2000 level or above.

** required EDIA course: 3 credit hours: can be chosen from the available list below

                                                    i. HLTH 2201 – Intro to Indigenous Peoples’ Health and Healing

                                                   ii. HPRO 3360 – Multicultural Health Promotion Research and Policy

                                                  iii.  KINE 3384 – Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities

                                                  iv.  HLTH 2000 – Centering Black Canadian Health

                                                   v.  HSCE 3000 – Culture, Diversity and Health

                                                  vi.  KINE 3200 – Sociocultural Issues in Physical Activity

                                                 vii.   ASSC 3150 – Intercultural Communication

                                                viii.   INDG 2052 – Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Studies

                                                  ix.  CANA 3052 – Indigenous Social Health and Environmental Issues

                                                   x.  DISM 3010 – Introduction to Disability Management

                                                  xi.  GWST 1015 -Gender and Diversity

 

NOTE: Students should consult the NCTRC website (http://www.NCTRC.org) for CTRS Certification requirements.