Therapeutic Recreation

 

Therapeutic recreation is the provision of Treatment and Recreation Services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. The undergraduate program offers experiences that include a continuum of functional abilities and assist in diagnosis; an academic environment that focuses on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that facilitate an independent lifestyle; and recreation participation that uses activities to enhance health.

 

Work places include:

·          Recreational agencies

·          Free-standing rehabilitation hospitals; outpatient rehabilitation facilities; and rehabilitation units within hospitals

·          Home health care agencies

·          Residential facilities for persons with disabilities

·          Long-term care or skilled nursing facilities

 

A minimum of 500 clock hours of professional observations, practicum experiences, and internships is an integral component of the major. 

 

The departmental core course is:

HPE 216

Terminology for Allied Health Professions

2

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION :

TRC 322

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation

3

TRC 323

Therapeutic Recreation in Clinical Setting

3

TRC 400

History & Philosophy of Therapeutic Recreation

3

TRC 410

Professional Foundations of Recreation Therapy

3

TRC 491

Internship in Therapeutic Recreation

3

REC 281

Principles & Techniques of Recreation

3

REC 284

Outdoor Education & Camping

3

REC 285

Supervised Experience in Recreation - I

3

REC 381

Planning & Administration of Social Recreation

3

REC 382

Parks & Recreation Supervision

3

REC 492

Research Seminar in Recreation

6

BIO 371

Human Anatomy

4

REC 385

Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Recreation II

1

REC 485

Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Recreation III

1

HPE 113

Sports Technique & Motor Skills – I

1

HPE 214

Beginning Swimming

1

HPE 215

Intermediate Swimming

1

HPE 221

Intro. To HPER & Allied Health Professions

3

HPE 274

First Aid & Safety

2

HPE 225

Modern Dance (or HPER 224)

2

HPE 321

Motor Learning

3

HPE 423

Adapted Physical Education, Therapeutic Rec., and KT

3

HPE 374

Kinesiology & Analysis of Human Movement

3

HPE 432

Organization and Administration of HPER

3

HPE 244

Gymnastics

1

HPE 472

Tests & Measurement in Adapted P.E., REC, & KT

3

PSY 201

Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 210

Human Development

3

PSY 304

Abnormal Psychology

3

ART-413

Crafts

3