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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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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:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

ECOTOURISM


  • Program Code: 010405
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ECOTOURISM


  • Program Code: 010405
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE ONLINE PROGRAM DELIVERY OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ECOTOURISM - ONLINE DELIVERY


  • Program Code: 010405
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

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 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS


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

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE CLOSED 45 WEEKS 2013 - May Visit

Performance Coaching (Full-time Online)


  • Program Code: 1614X09F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • 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 45 WEEKS 2014 - Jan Visit

Performance Coaching (Full-time Online)


  • Program Code: 1614X09F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • 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 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

Performance Coaching (Full-time Online)


  • Program Code: 1614X09F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • 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 45 WEEKS 2014 - May Visit

Performance Coaching (Full-time Online)


  • Program Code: 1614X09F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

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:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES - ADVANCED STANDING


  • Program Code: RLD
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 2
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

RECREATION THERAPY - ACCELERATED


  • Program Code: 0105
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

RURAL RECREATION


  • Program Code: 010409
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

RURAL RECREATION


  • Program Code: 010409
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE ONLINE PROGRAM DELIVERY OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

RURAL RECREATION (ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 010409
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE ONLINE PROGRAM DELIVERY OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

RURAL RECREATION (ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 010409
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN ORILLIA CLOSED 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION


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

Notes: