Full-time Programs
RALS - Recreation & Leisure Services
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Two-year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Doug Lafreniere | lafrenie@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Brian Bentley | bbentley@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Jake Sandison | jsandison@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Study with leaders in the important field of childhood obesity research.
- Become industry certified in coaching and leadership before you graduate.
- Gain 480 hours of on-the-job experience in two community placements.
- Develop the entrepreneurial skills to start your own business.
- Complete a second diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion in just one additional year.
Career Opportunities
Through this program, graduates develop the skills and expertise to lead recreational and sports activities and develop innovative programs for:
- community recreation centres
- fitness clubs
- seniors’ facilities
- college and university athletic departments
- community associations (e.g. YMCA)
- service clubs
- corporate fitness programs
- tourist resort
- cruise ships
Graduates are also prepared to:
- manage a recreation or fitness facility
- start their own business
Program Description
The dramatic rise in obesity, particularly among children, is a matter of national concern. Loyalist students have the opportunity to study with faculty members specializing in childhood obesity research who have been invited to speak across Canada.
This program produces energetic leaders with the skills and knowledge to:
- help people of all ages improve their fitness and quality of life through sports and recreation
- identify the needs and interests of various groups in the community
- develop, evaluate and market programs to meet these needs
Loyalist delivers a well-rounded program with a unique focus on exercise sciences, including:
- a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, nutrition and injury management
- job-ready skills in financial management, computer applications and customer service
- marketing strategies, entrepreneurship, research and proposal writing
- the opportunity to obtain High 5 and NCCP Level 1 certification
- 480 hours of practical experience in two community placements
- the option to return for one year to complete a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion
Because field placements are scheduled at the end of classes, many students graduate into a job.
Approximate Cost
Tuition: $2,688 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,450
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level with Grade 11 or 12 English and biology, chemistry or kinesiology
OR
- mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation –
- Recommended course include sciences and mathematics. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree focusing on exercise sciences are normally eligible for direct entry into Year Two.
(b) Health: A formal, confidential personal health history and up-to-date immunization are required by the College as part of the registration process.
(c) Physical Fitness: The program includes a physical fitness component. Prospective students with special needs, limitations or health-related issues that may affect their practicum/field placement or potential employment opportunities are encouraged to discuss their career goals with the program coordinator as part of the application process.
(d) C.P.R. and First Aid: Upon registration, students are required to produce evidence of current certification in Standard First Aid and Level “C” C.P.R. (Adult, Child and Infant).
(e) Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in most clinical placements, students will be required to complete a clean criminal record check by their local police service.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2006:
Athabasca University
Brock University
Carleton University
Griffith University
Nipissing University
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Waterloo
Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new
transfer agreements are added annually. For more information on university transfer, please click here.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
ANAT 1000 Anatomy and Physiology
Provides a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on components of homeostasis which form the basis of the field of exercise physiology.
COMM 1006 Human Relations and Customer Service
Familiarization with principles of good interpersonal communication. Emphasis on the application of social theories to quality customer service provision.
COMP 1006 Computer Technology
This course provides beginner level computer users with more advanced instruction, including introduction to computers, electronic mail, internet software, wordprocessing, spreadsheet and database. Through practical lab experience, the learner will become more efficient operating current workplace software applications.
MGMT 1002 Organizational Practices
Focus is on information and practical training using information technology; writing memos, letters and other correspondence; as well as the use of demographic trends and current legislation pertaining to the field of recreation.
PGLE 1000 Personal and Group Lifestyle Enhancement 1
Individual and group physical activity required using both college and community facilities. Emphasis on the development of counseling skills and lifestyle enhancement planning.
PLAC 1003 Introduction to Field Placement
Introduces students to the philosophy, aims and objectives of the field placement program. Students are introduced to a variety of agencies, facilities and programs, and the process of effective resume and letter writing.
RESE 1000 Introduction to Aging
Emphasis on the demographics of population aging. Identification of social, psychological and physical issues and trends associated with human aging.
First Year - Semester Two
ACCT 1005 Financial Management
Provides students with accounting skills, and principles and practices behind bookkeeping. The budget process and financial planning are examined. Prerequisite: MGMT 1002
MGMT 1001 Leisure Program Design
Designed to prepare students to design and manage special events and projects by providing them with the fundamentals of planning, budgeting and scheduling.
MGMT 1003 Community & Civic Life
Designed to develop an understanding of the meaning of freedoms, rights and participation in community and public life. Prerequisite: MGMT 1002
MGMT 1004 Introduction to Canadian Sports and Recreation
A review of the history of sport, recreation, and leisure time activities in Canada. An overview of the development of national bodies, professional governing societies and regulatory agencies.
MGMT 1005 Learning for Personal Development
Emphasis is on understanding oneself and developing as a self-directed learner. Prerequisite: COMM 1006
PGLE 1001 Personal and Group Lifestyle Enhancement 2
Individual and group physical activity required using college and community facilities. Emphasis on group leadership skills and on personal lifestyle enhancement programming. An outdoor education experience is included. Opportunities are available for various professional certifications relevant to the field at additional cost. Prerequisite: PGLE 1000
PHSI 1000 Exercise Physiology
Physiological changes and needs of various age groups are discussed within the framework of kinesiology, nutrition and exercise physiology. Prerequisite: ANAT 1000
Second Year - Semester Three
COMP 1012 Computer Applications
Computer Applications Students develop the ability to demonstrate and utilize advanced presentation techniques, as well as design a web page for an organization and for personal use. Prerequisite: MGMT 1002
MGMT 2000 Program Organization and Administration
Designed to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge which enables them to organize and administrate leisure programs. Emphasis is on applying the theories of organization and administration within a recreation setting. Prerequisite: MGMT 1001
MGMT 2001 Group Dynamics
The basic theories and stages of group development, leadership and facilitator roles. Prerequisites: MGMT 1001 & COMM 1006
NUTR 2001 Nutrition
Students Learn how to understand and demonstrate the role of proper nutrition in attaining and maintaining healthy lifestyles. Prerequisites: ANAT 1000 & PHSI 1000
PGLE 2000 Personal and Group Lifestyle Enhancement 3
Individual and group physical activity requires using college and community facilities. Emphasis on group leadership skills and on personal lifestyle enhancement programming. An outdoor education experience is included. Opportunities are available for various professional certifications relevant to the field at an additional cost. Prerequisite: PGLE 1001
PHSI 2001 Injury Assessment & Management
Emphasis on theoretical and practical components of common injuries sustained during recreational activities. Prerequisites: ANAT 1000 & PHSI 1000
PLAC 2008 Field Placement 1
RESE 2000 Research and Proposal Writing
Introduces students to research techniques and formal proposal writing as they relate to the independent research submission.
Second Year - Semester Four
MGMT 2002 Marketing Principles and Strategies
Public relations, marketing and promotional strategies as applied to the development of leisure programs. Prerequisite: MGMT 1001
MGMT 2003 Entrepreneurship
An introduction to the steps to start a business the basis of which will be used to develop a business plan. Prerequisite: MGMT 2000
MGMT 2004 Leisure Program Management
Examines current theories relating to the management of human resources; project and fiscal planning; decision making; and risk management practices, in relation to leisure programming. Prerequisite: MGMT 2000
MGMT 2005 Event Management
Examines the process of program planning and the application to special-event planning. The student creates, plans and implements programs and activities that respond to identified needs and interests and maximizes the delivery of personal, social, economic and environmental benefits. Prerequisite: MGMT 1001
PHSI 2002 Adapted Recreation Programming
Emphasis on the design and implementation of programs which overcome physical and/or developmental limitations using the principles of least restrictive intervention and normalization with focus on maximum participation. Prerequisites: ANAT 1000, PHSI 1000 & PHSI 2001
PLAC 2009 Field Placement 2
RESE 2001 Independent Research Submission
Students complete a comprehensive plan for an original and innovative special event or program utilizing all relevant course work and practical field placement experience. Prerequisite: RESE 2000
