Full-time Programs
RALS - Recreation and Leisure Services
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Two-year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Brian Bentley | bbentley@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Jake Sandison | jsandison@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Learn best practices in the field of Recreation and Leisure Services.
- Become job-ready with certifications in coaching and leadership before you graduate.
- Gain 320 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.
- My Faculty – Watch the video.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares graduates to lead sports and recreation programs and develop new initiatives for community recreation centres, fitness clubs, seniors’ facilities, college and university athletic departments, community associations such as the YMCA, service clubs, corporate fitness programs, tourist resorts and cruise ships. Graduates are also prepared to manage both indoor and outdoor recreation, sports or fitness facilities, and to start their own business.
Program Description
People of all ages are looking for recreational opportunities to combine fun and physical activity in their daily lives. This program produces energetic leaders with the skills and knowledge to help others improve their quality of life through sports and recreation.
Loyalist students have the opportunity to study with faculty members who have research and relevant practice experience. A unique focus on exercise sciences gives students a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, nutrition and injury management. Instruction in current industry trends and customer service ensure graduates leave the program ready for a job. They are also prepared for self-employment through marketing strategies, entrepreneurship, research and proposal writing. A common first year with Fitness and Health Promotion also provides graduates the option to complete a second diploma in just one additional year.
Each student completes an independent research project in the final semester. Through the program, students can obtain industry-recognized High 5 certification in leadership. Two community placements provide 320 hours of practical experience. Because placements are scheduled at the end of classes, many students graduate into a job.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,393 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $60
Books and Supplies: $1,450
Additional fees may be charged for supply kits, overnight field trips and uniforms. The program may provide the opportunity to receive additional external certifications at an additional cost. Additional costs, such as travel and parking, may be incurred during placements, internships and practicums.
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 biology, chemistry or kinesiology, and
- Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR
Recommended academic preparation –
- Recommended courses include sciences and mathematics. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree focusing on exercise sciences may be 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) CPR and First Aid: By the end of Semester Two, students are required to produce evidence of current certification in Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR (Adult, Child and Infant).
(e) Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in most clinical placements, students will be required to complete a criminal record check by their local police service. A vulnerable sector check may be required – please check with the contact above to confirm details.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2011:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Brock University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Waterloo
Click here for details. Graduates may contact the university to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
ANAT 1000 Human 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.
MGMT 1004 Foundations of Sport 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.
PGLE 1000 Personal Health and Wellness
Individual and group physical activity required using both college and community facilities. Emphasis on the development of counseling skills and lifestyle enhancement planning.
RESE 1000 Lifespan Development
Emphasis on the demographics of population aging. Identification of social, psychological and physical issues and trends associated with human aging.
COMM 1036 Communications
Students will develop essential writing and presentation skills for the workplace with a range of computer skills to facilitate the design, creation and delivery of communication. Through a progressive series of writing and presentation tasks, learners use email, memoranda, short reports, individual and group presentations to create focused messages, with appropriately-sourced facts, for a variety of audiences. Students will use internet and data-base research, basic word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills to support the process.
MGMT 1006 Human Relations and Customer Service
Students will utilize personality inventories, journaling, role playing and assignments to develop an awareness of self and others with respect to socio-psychological and emotional parameters across the lifespan. This information combined with interpersonal skills, stress reduction, conflict resolution and basic problem solving will be applied to the delivery of quality customer service.
First Year - Semester Two
MGMT 1001 Introduction to 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 2001 Group Dynamics
The basic theories and stages of group development, leadership and facilitator roles. Prerequisites: MGMT 1001 & COMM 1006
KINE 1000 Introduction to Kinesiology
No description available
PGLE 1002 Outdoor Recreation
Students will develop and awareness of the vast array of outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities and will experience a selection of these activities in a variety of outdoor settings. Students will also identify current trends and theories related to the value and benefit of outdoor recreation experiences.
PLAC 1018 Career Development
Students will be introduced to current theories of adult learning and their application to their personal and professional development plan. Students will be introduced to a variety of career opportunities via research, guest speakers and networking. This course will culminate with the development of a professional portfolio that includes a resume, cover letter and career goals to prepare the student for the placement experience.
Second Year - Semester Three
MGMT 2000 Human Resources Management
This course is designed to provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to organize and administrate various leisure programs. Emphasis is on applying the theories of organization and administration within a recreation setting.
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
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
No description available
RESE 2000 Research and Proposal Writing
Introduces students to research techniques and formal proposal writing as they relate to the independent research submission.
MGMT 2007 Trends & Issues
Students will analyze various economic, sociological, scientific and political factors to identify both current and future opportunities and challenges in the fields of Recreation and Sport Management and Fitness and Health Promotion.
PGLE 2001 Outdoor Programming
As a continuation of Outdoor Recreation, students will develop skills managing and delivering outdoor recreational experiences. All aspects of program planning will be utilized and areas such as team building, efficient use of outdoor facilities and environmental factors will be addressed.
Second Year - Semester Four
MGMT 2004 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 Sport and 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 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
No description available
MGMT 2008 Entrepreneuship & Marketing
This course will introduce the students to an entrepreneurial mindset and will develop the foundations of new venture business creation through the formation of a business plan. Emphasis will be given to the areas of public relations, marketing and promotional strategies as applied to the development of recreational and fitness/health promotion opportunities.
RESE 2002 Advanced Program Planning & Documentation
As a continuation of Research and Proposal Writing, students will develop a comprehensive program plan for an original and innovative special event or program utilizing all relevant course work and practical field placement experience to date. This program plan will developed at an industry-standard level.
