Recreation courses prepare students, in two years, for work in long-term care settings, school-aged childcare centres and much more.

1. Recreation Management Courses With Specific Focus Benefit Grads
Recreation management courses within the Recreation and Leisure Services program are all designed to
ensure that after two years of study students are ready to take on the roles of leisure service professionals
who, as front-line practitioners, are in direct contact with program participants. The titles of these
professionals include outreach workers, group facilitators, teachers, coaches, advocates, referral workers
and counselors who work in long-term care settings, hospitals, municipal community recreation centres,
school-aged childcare centres, rehabilitation centres and, youth-focused organizations.
Additionally, the focused structure that includes 26 recreation management courses prepares students to
participate in articulated programs with selected universities, institutes and professional associations by
applying academic credit towards further study. The partnerships include Brock University’s Recreation
and Leisure Studies degree (degree studies can be completed in just two additional years) and Athabasca
University (60 credits can be received toward a 120-credit Bachelor of Professional Arts degree - Human
Service major).
Here are five of the most beneficial recreation management degree that students in this program
attend.
Recreation Programming 1 & 2 :- Presented in the first and second semesters, these recreation
management courses first expose students to the purpose of programming, the different types of
programming and the leadership required for programming to a variety of populations. They then
concentrate on the understanding and creation of needs assessments, leadership concepts and practices,
and practical experience in programming.
Recreation Management and Marketing :- On the marketing end, this recreation management course
covers topics such as the creation of a marketing plan and the generation of revenue including the aspects
of grant and proposal writing. Meanwhile, on the management side, students learn employee/employer
responsibilities including human rights issues, the development of a staffing process, staff supervision,
labour relations, organizational structures and budgets and contracts.
The Business of Recreation :- Going hand-in-hand with recreation management courses such as
Recreation Management and Marketing is this class. Topics include the framework of contemporary
business, legalities and factors in business success or failure. Various industry opportunities are reviewed
with public and commercial recreation industries.
Field Placements:- Centennial is the only college in Ontario that features extensive supervised field
placements. These recreation management courses are facilitated in semesters two, three and four. They
see students working off-campus at organizations that offer recreation and leisure services where they
carry out activities required to implement programs offered. The field placements are also an opportunity
to demonstrate a range of leadership styles, prepare promotional materials, develop and evaluate
programs for individuals and/or groups in the community.
Launching Your Career:- Centennial College prides itself on ensuring that students are successful upon
graduation. Following the field placements, this recreation management familiarizes them with
professional organizations, job preparation, including the development of a portfolio, networking and
identification of trends and issues in the sector.
To attend these recreation management courses, students must apply with: at minimum an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older; the compulsory English
12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent. Although it is not a requirement, volunteer work in a related
field is recommended prior to application. Additionally, attending a program admission session is highly
recommended.
For more information visit Centennial College at
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/Programs/ProgramOverview.aspx?Program=1202