Programs & Courses
Beginning in September
Current estimates place the health care cost of physical inactivity in Canada at $5.3 billion ($1.6 billion in direct costs and $3.7 billion in indirect costs). The need for dedicated professionals who can help Canadians live healthier lives by being more active is greater than ever. Plan, deliver and manage leisure, recreation and wellness operations for municipal governments, therapeutic institutions, sport organizations, outdoor education centres, leisure centres, not-for-profit agencies, and private organizations.
To ensure that students graduate with the full range of skills to start their career, this program covers all areas of recreation and leisure services. Students will learn about sports administration, recreational programming, special events management, facilities management and many other services within the industry. Students will be trained to work in both government and private enterprises as recreation and sport experts. Humber has the only program that provides training in "Class Software by The Active Network," a registration management software package that is used by all municipal organizations, YMCAs and academic institutions to manage the activities in their facilities.
Classes are taught by full-time professors, as well as managers and directors of popular recreation programs, centres and agencies. This addition of industry expertise provides a real-life perspective.
Students will be able to test their skills as they get involved in the planning and implementation of actual events for local community and charity organizations. A three-day leadership camp at a YMCA conference centre will help build communications and leadership skills.
An internship in the second year will prepare the student for the working environment. Throughout this process an industry mentor provides as liaison between the employer and the student and assures a successful experience for both. In addition to receiving a diploma the graduate will also receive Parks and Recreation Ontario certifications.
Qualified students will complete an unpaid internship in the fourth semester - two days per week for 11 weeks, then five days per week for four weeks (a total 300 hours). The school works with the student to find a placement with an industry partner. Many of our graduates receive full-time employment offers from their work placement.
The School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism has more than 500 industry partners. Partners provide funding for capital projects, offer internships for students, donate more than $30,000 in awards and scholarships, and employ Humber graduates. Industry partners include: municipal and commercial recreation facilities, sports organizations, not-for-profit service clubs, health centres, event management companies, and long-term care facilities.
Qualified students have the opportunity to study and travel overseas. Study abroad experiences are undertaken with international universities and colleges in Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development program and QUEST Training for supervisory staff.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Applicants are strongly recommended to develop the following skill sets: computers/word processing, communication/interpersonal skills, related volunteer work, introductory background in recreation/ leisure. First aid/CPR training is an asset.
The 2010/2011 fee for two semesters is
- domestic $3,176.68
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
$450 - textbooks; $270 - leadership camp experience (first semester); $270 - outdoor recreation camp (third semester); nominal fees for specific industry certifications.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 200 | College Writing Skills | 3 | |
| HRT. 102 | Introduction to Software Applications | 3 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 | |
| PSYC 105 | Psychology Applied – Recreation Leadership | 3 | |
| RECL 502 | The Leadership Experience – Level 1 | 2 | |
| RECL 507 | Recreation and Sport Programming | 3 | |
| RECL 603 | Recreation and Leisure Perspectives 1 | 3 | |
| SPRT 207 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 309 | Business Writing Skills - HRT | 3 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| RECL 107 | Risk Management | 3 | |
| RECL 208 | Customer Service Excellence | 2 | |
| RECL 601 | Wellness Lifestyle Management | 3 | |
| RECL 812 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| RECL 907 | Volunteer Management/Fundraising | 2 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRT. 209 | Career Development | 2 | |
| RECL 803 | Human Resource Strategies for Recreation and Leisure | 2 | |
| RECL 810 | Special Event Management | 3 | |
| RECL 811 | Outdoor Recreation | 3 | |
| RECL 909 | Facility Operations | 2 | |
| RECL 910 | Marketing for Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECL 108 | Recreation for Special Populations | 4 | |
| RECL 901 | Industry Internship | 8 | |
| RECL 902 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| RECL 906 | Leisure Program Management | 2 |
