Recreation and Leisure Services Fleming College

Program Description

The fast-growing Recreation and Leisure industry offers rewarding, challenging careers, providing recreation programs and special events to people of all ages, in a variety of unique and exciting settings. Our graduates are working across the country and around the world, at Rimrock Resort, Banff Springs Resort, Carnival Cruise Lines, Killary Outdoor Centre, Ireland, and Surf School in New Zealand. Many of our graduates also transfer to Brock University with significant credit towards a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Organizations that have hired our grads include: Boys and Girls clubs in Lindsay and in London, Ontario City of Ottawa Recreation Department City of Peterborough Recreation Division Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre City of Kawartha Lakes Queen Street Mental Health Centre, Toronto Seneca College Outdoor Recreation Program numerous hospitals and seniors' residences throughout Ontario. Being well-prepared for a range of recreation careers means hands-on training is essential. You will become skilled in how to be a leader, how to manage and develop recreation programs, do marketing, manage human resources, plan and conduct research, special event management and facilities operations. Besides these managerial skills, you'll need to be able to work at the grassroots level to bring appropriate recreational and leisure programming to the community. Training in community development, leisure and lifestyle enhancement, and inclusive recreation are important aspects of your program. To top off your studies in the "how" and "why" of recreation and leisure services, and tailor your learning to your career interest, you'll put it all into practice with a semester-long placement at the end of your program. Make lasting friendships, develop confidence and professionalism, and learn new skills through a variety of field trip experiences that include rock climbing, high/low rope, canoeing, kayaking, theatre, golf, swimming, caving and hiking.

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