Georgian College

The program As a graduate of this program, you'll have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a profession that is continually evolving to respond to the social, cultural, economic and environmental priorities in our communities. You'll have the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical leadership, while acquiring the competencies to plan, promote, market and implement special events and programs in a variety of recreation fields. Business fundamentals are also addressed as a valuable component of the curriculum. Graduate career opportunities • Programmer/administrator in recreation and sport organizations • Leader, director, facilitator at not-for-profit and community agencies • Attendant, supervisor, manager at sport and recreation facilities • Activity director at municipal parks and recreation departments • Athletics, intramural sports education institutions • Fitness and healthy lifestyle centres • Recreation supervisor for youth organizations • Resort sport and recreation manager • Operations, outdoor recreation • Special event planning services • Guides, adventure recreation Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 18 mandatory courses • 1 optional course • 2 communications courses • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list • 1 co-op work term Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Acadia University, Brock University, Davenport University (U.S.A.), Hartpury College University of West England (U.K.), Seneca College, University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Barrie Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Practical experience: 1 co-op work term Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: RELS) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1880 or 1280 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 Program fees: $313.40 Co-op fees/term: $195 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES (CO-OP) RELS Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Accounting Fundamentals Technology in Recreation and Fitness Fitness and Wellness Introduction to Marketing Sport Psychology Research in Recreation and Sport Introduction to Recreation Program Planning Event Planning Leadership in Recreation Professional Issues Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Sustainability Diverse Populations Administration Practices Trends and Opportunities in Recreation Facility Operations Community Development Group Dynamics Optional courses may include Entrepreneurship and Small Business Sports Tourism HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION 117 GeorgianCollege.ca

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