Program Description Help individuals with disabilities and/or limitations maximize their independence, improve their functioning and experience an optimal leisure lifestyle. The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. Recreation Therapy is a profession which provides service to, and advocates for individuals with physical, mental, social, behavioural or emotional limitations in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care settings, day programs, community-based programs, and mental health centres. (Adapted from TRO). Mohawk's Recreation Therapy program has the highest overall graduate satisfaction of any comparable program in Ontario. Program Highlights: At Mohawk, we are committed to providing the best experiential learning through the integration of theory and practice. Our commitment to experiential learning is supported by faculty who understand its value. As a student in the program, you will receive a student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). What You'll Learn:
Importance of person-centred care. Theoretical foundation and practical skills to plan, implement and evaluate leisure services for individuals at all stages in life who experience barriers to healthy leisure How to provide services to individuals who have physical, mental, emotional or social limitations that impact their ability to engage in leisure experiences.
