Therapeutic Recreation

Description:

This course provides students with a basic comprehension of human anatomy, physiology, and human functioning. Students are introduced to basic medical terminology and biomechanics and develop knowledge of the roles played by various team members to participate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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Description:

This course explores the scope of facilitative techniques and modalities used by therapeutic recreation professionals for interventions and programming. Students examine a variety of evidence-based processes and practically apply these techniques through hands-on learning experiences.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the TR process, with a focus on assessment and program planning. Students are introduced to assessment tools used in TR practice and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret individualized assessments for diverse populations. Students learn the principles of program design including goal and objective development, selection of appropriate intervention methods, and activity analysis and modification. The therapeutic recreation accountability model is introduced, which is utilized to help explore the accountability that exists for the therapeutic recreation professional.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the lifespan stages and how they impact physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in recreation and leisure. The phenomena of play, recreation and leisure throughout the life course are examined in historic and contemporary contexts. Students examine practical application of the material as it relates to recreation and leisure opportunities across the lifespan and specifically examine recreation with respect to providing opportunities and activities for an aging population. The implications for goal development and intervention strategies will be explored to enable students to gain a basic understanding of the life stages of any age group they might deliver services to.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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Description:

This course introduces students to counselling tools, techniques, and strategies common to leisure education to enhance the leisure lifestyle of clients. Students engage with the concept of wellness as it relates to leisure and the role of leisure education in helping individuals develop and live enjoyable, balanced, healthy, and meaningful leisure lifestyles. Students examine their own values and lifestyles as well as their own learning styles and needs. Using a client-centred and strengths-based approach, students learn and implement strategies and techniques to provide leisure education programs and interventions.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

This course provides an in-depth study of the scope of therapeutic recreation and explores the history of the therapeutic recreation profession. Students gain knowledge of fundamental theories, service delivery models and practices of therapeutic recreation. Students are introduced to the TR process, which involves a collaborative and purposeful process of assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating and documentation to create meaningful activities, interventions, and experiences. Topics include definitions, standards of practice, ethics, and philosophy of therapeutic recreation.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description:

This course introduces the etiology and characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities and students examine the role and nature of therapeutic recreation services offered to this selected population. Students analyze and compare therapeutic recreation services and programs offered in a variety of settings. Practical aspects of recreation and leisure program development, delivery and facilitation are discussed. Systemic, psychological, and sociological variables that impact therapeutic recreation services are examined, including societal attitudes toward individuals with selected disabilities are explored.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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