Overview

The two-year Recreation and Leisure Services Ontario College Diploma programme 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 programme, 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.

Careers

Graduates of Recreation and Leisure-Entry Into Level 3 for Graduates of Fitness and Health programme from Algonquin College may find employment as recreation programmers, event planners and programme 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Recreation

Ethics and Values in Recreation

Entrepreneurship

Facilities Management

Special Events

Field Placement Seminar

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 167 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Algonquin College graduates of the Fitness and Health Promotion (3010X) Ontario College Diploma programme 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.

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Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Recreation and Leisure-Entry Into Level 3 for Graduates of Fitness and Health.

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

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