The following courses are designed for students considering a career in recreation and wanting to complete the Diploma in Recreation Leadership with the option to advance to complete the Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree. RECR courses can also be taken to meet the requirements of the Diploma in Leisure Studies and as electives for arts and science students.

As not all courses are offered each semester, students are advised to consult a Langara College counsellor or Recreation department faculty when planning their program.

Courses

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  • University-Transferable
  • Online Option
  • Preparatory Course
Courses Credits
RECR 1160 Foundations of Leisure and Recreation
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1162 Direct Leadership in Recreation
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1166 Valuing Diversity in Leadership
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1168 Recreation Program Planning
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1170 Introduction to Recreation Facilities and Environments
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1195 Special Topics I
Course Outline:
3
RECR 1270 Applied Skills in Recreation Operations
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2260 The Arts and Heritage in Recreation
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2288 Personal Portfolio Development and Seminar
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2295 Special Topics II
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2361 Applied Leadership in Recreation Organizations
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2388 Internship Orientation and Portfolio Development
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2395 Recreation & Aging
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2470 Recreation Issues and Trends
Course Outline:
3
RECR 2487 Recreation Internship
Course Outline:
12
RECR 2497 Diploma Reflective Practicum in the Workplace
Course Outline:
12
RECR 3120 Promoting Wellness within Communities
Course Outline:
3
RECR 3160 Leisure Theory and Applications
Course Outline:
3
RECR 3200 Management of Community Events and Festivals
Course Outline:
3
RECR 3230 Leadership and Management in Community Recreation
Course Outline:
3
RECR 3260 Managing Cultural Programming in the Community
Course Outline:
3
RECR 4150 Community Recreation Systems
Course Outline:
3
RECR 4160 Professionalism in Recreation Management
Course Outline:
3
RECR 4270 Management of Recreation Facility Systems
Course Outline:
3
RECR 4300 Applied Major Project in Recreation
3
RECR 4400 Applied Major Project
Course Outline:
6