Recreation and Leisure - Entry Into Level 03

Pursue a career supporting healthy living and build stronger communities.

  • Unique pathway for Fitness and Health Promotion graduates to start the program in year 2 and graduate with 2 diplomas in 3 years
  • High demand for qualified graduates looking for careers and jobs in this field
  • Students have the opportunity to work with various community partners to develop, promote and coordinate recreation programs and ideas for recreation

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Diploma (2 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Recreation and Wellness

School

School of Wellness, Public Safety & Community Studies

Campus

Ottawa

Recreation and Leisure - Entry into Level 03 allows graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion Ontario College Diploma program to enter the Recreation and Leisure Ontario College Diploma program with advanced standing.

The two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to pursue a career in a variety of supporting roles and leadership positions at culturally relevant recreation facilities, parks and in open spaces. In this program, you learn how to make a difference in the community by promoting and advocating for the benefits of recreation, leisure and healthy living....(read more)

Overview

Pursue a career supporting healthy living and build stronger communities.

Recreation and Leisure - Entry into Level 03 allows graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion Ontario College Diploma program to enter the Recreation and Leisure Ontario College Diploma program with advanced standing.

The two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to pursue a career in a variety of supporting roles and leadership positions at culturally relevant recreation facilities, parks and in open spaces. In this program, you learn how to make a difference in the community by promoting and advocating for the benefits of recreation, leisure and healthy living.

Experience the fun, exciting and growing recreation and leisure services field. As a student, you complete more than 300 hours of field placement, which provides you with on-the-job training and active experience in the industry.

After graduating, you may find work in a variety of roles. These can include work in not-for-profit and commercial, private or government environments, such as:

  • commercial centres
  • senior centres
  • cruises
  • resorts
  • adventure tourism
  • arts and cultural facilities

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Are passionate about working in a community environment with a focus on helping people explore their leisure interests.
  • Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about the sports and leisure service industry.
  • Are intrigued by planning, designing and implementing recreation programs and special events for a variety of people.
  • Enjoy leading others in leisure activities that foster camaraderie and personal well-being.
  • Are outgoing and inspirational.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find employment as recreation programmers, event planners and program coordinators in municipal recreation departments, volunteer and community agencies, social service agencies, hospitals, therapeutic recreation agencies, retirement or long-term care facilities, resorts and tourism areas.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Develop, implement and evaluate inclusive recreation, leisure and wellness programs and events for individuals, groups and communities which respond to assessed needs, interests, abilities and that use available resources and incorporate best practices.
  2. Apply administrative and customer service skills to support the delivery of recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services.
  3. Analyze, develop and implement marketing strategies to reach diverse individuals, groups and communities for programs, events, services and facilities using current communication technologies.
  4. Contribute to the development of fiscally sustainable and responsible recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services using current and relevant principles and practices of business, finance and social entrepreneurship.
  5. Supervise, lead and support the development of staff and volunteers involved with recreation, leisure and wellness programs, events and services.
  6. Apply safety and accessibility practices to the efficient operation and administration of recreation and leisure facilities and settings.
  7. Promote the benefits and values of recreation, leisure and healthy active living and recommend inclusive programs, events and services to individuals and groups.
  8. Apply community development strategies which engage citizens and community partners while advocating for healthy communities.
  9. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development as a recreation and leisure services professional.
  10. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program-related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $300 per term. Supplies can be purchased at the campus store.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

To apply to this program please email the program coordinator, Patsy Pyke, at pykep@algonquincollege.com.

Program Eligibility

  • Algonquin College graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion (3010X) Ontario College Diploma program who have maintained a minimum GPA of 1.0/4.0 (50%, D-) and who have a valid Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector may be granted 18/33 course exemptions towards a Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario College Diploma.

Field Placement Eligibility:
Field placements occur in the first and second year of the program.

Hospital and Field Placements/Outreach require Health and Safety, WHMIS and OWHSA training, and approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training prior to placements. There are additional costs associated with training that should be anticipated by students which are not covered by tuition fees.

To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of Standard First Aid certification, CPR level C, PRCSVS, and complete immunizations through ParaMed and pay associated costs. ParaMed services are the third-party provider who collects all field placement documentation for the School of Health and Community Studies.

Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.

Application Information

RECREATION AND LEISURE - ENTRY INTO LEVEL 3
Program Code 0422B01FWO

To apply to this program please email the program coordinator, Patsy Pyke, at pykep@algonquincollege.com.

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

The Recreation and Leisure Services program consists of courses that are delivered in a variety of formats including face-to-face in a classroom, hybrid (combination of classroom and online learning) and online courses. Students participate in laboratory and field placement learning activities. Mandatory field placements may be scheduled outside of regular class hours. Class schedules vary from term to term and courses may be scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday.

Students may apply for transfer of academic credits from Algonquin College (internal transfer) or from other institutions (external transfer). College Policies AA09 and AA10 apply to transfer of credits. Students pay a fee for each course they wish to be exempt from and must provide course outlines and transcripts for the course substituted. https://www.algonquincollege.com/directives.

We recognize the importance of prior learning and life experience. Students may apply for credit by challenging courses using Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Through either a portfolio or challenge examination, a PLAR may lead to the acceptance of work and life experience in lieu of taking certain courses. College Policy AA06 applies to PLAR. More information can be found at https://www.algonquincollege.com/col/plar.html.

Although part-time study is not available, customized delivery of program components may be arranged.

ACADEMIC PROBATION:
Students who have two or more F grades in a given term or whose term grade point average falls below 1.7 are considered to be on academic probation (Policy AA14 Grading System). This requires the student to meet with their academic advisor or coordinator to sign a learning contract which identifies the conditions which must be met to continue in the program. Students who do not meet the terms of their learning contract are withdrawn from the program.

PROGRESSION:
Students receiving three or more Failures in a term MUST successfully complete these courses prior to moving on to the next level of the program. This may mean that the student sits out a term before returning to the program. Any exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the faculty team.

Contact

Patsy Pyke

Program Coordinator

pykep@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 3226

Room A131F

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Patsy Pyke

Program Coordinator

pykep@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 3226

Patsy is a graduate of Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Upon graduation, she started working in the Recreation field in the private sector and then at the municipal level. After teaching Physical Education at Sir John A McDonald High School in Halifax, Patsy spent ten years at Mount Saint Vincent University as the Head Coach for Women’s Basketball and Soccer. She is a Master Coach Developer with the Coaching Association of Canada in their Coach Education Program. Patsy began teaching part-time in the Paramedic and Police Programs, and wrote the General Education Course, Victimology. She took on a new role at Algonquin as the Student Success Specialist for the Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies in 2008, and began teaching full-time in the Recreation Program in 2009.

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