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Recreation, Leisure and Parks Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Recreation, Leisure and Parks programming

The recreation and leisure services industry is growing. Many people want to add physical activity into their lives in a fun and interesting way, while others are looking for unique adventure opportunities. Ontario college recreation, leisure and parks programs give you the knowledge and hands-on training you’ll need to apply your outgoing personality and love of physical activity into a career in this exciting industry.

If you can see yourself working outdoors or being the mastermind in creating and executing rewarding recreation, leisure and parks programs, here’s what you need to know. More

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FANSHAWE SIMCOE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership


  • Program Code: AEL1J
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

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SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVENTURE RECREATION AND PARKS TECHNICIAN


  • Program Code: 5212
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

ADVENTURE RECREATION AND PARKS TECHNICIAN


  • Program Code: 5212
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 1 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2013 - May Visit

ADVENTURE RECREATION AND PARKS TECHNICIAN (Accelerated)


  • Program Code: 5218
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 1 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2014 - Jul Visit

ADVENTURE RECREATION AND PARKS TECHNICIAN (Accelerated)


  • Program Code: 5218
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION


  • Program Code: FHP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

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ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION


  • Program Code: 3010X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Highly competitive: number of qualified applicants exceeds program capacity. Applications received after Feb 1 are placed on a wait list. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION


  • Program Code: FAHP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN WATERFRONT CAMPUS CLOSED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION


  • Program Code: S125
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE CLOSED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - May Visit

Fitness and Health Promotion (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 3010X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

Fitness and Health Promotion (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 3010X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

Fitness and Health Promotion (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 3010X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - May Visit

Fitness and Health Promotion (Full-Time Online - First Year Only)


  • Program Code: 3010X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN PEMBROKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE


  • Program Code: 6780X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN PEMBROKE OPEN 47 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE NATURALIST


  • Program Code: 6783X04F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: OPTIONAL CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Also Offered In A Co-Op Delivery Mode, With Departmental Approval. This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

FLEMING LINDSAY OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

Outdoor and Adventure Education


  • Program Code: ODE
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

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CONESTOGA DOON OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION AND LEISURE FAST TRACK


  • Program Code: 00081
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES


  • Program Code: RALS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

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SENECA KING OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES


  • Program Code: RLSC
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN BARRIE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES


  • Program Code: RELS
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: