Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
THRT 1101
Descriptive
Therapeutic Recreation Foundations
Department
Therapeutic Recreation
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
201620
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
Flexible Delivery ranging over 2 to 15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Contact Hours
60 hours
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Tutorial
Learning Activities
- Lecture/discussion
- Small group work
- Case studies
- Community experiences
Course Description
This course introduces the philosophical and theoretical concepts of therapeutic recreation. The theoretical concepts are examined and applied in the form of therapeutic recreation service models, which provide direction for the development and delivery of therapeutic recreation. Attitude development is explored while looking at sensitive terminology and empowerment of all individuals. The therapeutic recreation process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation is introduced and applied in examining a broad range of consumer services. The development of therapeutic recreation as a profession is also addressed.
Course Content
Therapeutic Recreation: Theoretical and Philosophical Basis
- Define therapeutic recreation (TR)
- TR and health, wellness and quality of life
- The leisure perspective
- Humanistic values of therapeutic recreation
- Philosophical beliefs of TR
Therapeutic Recreation Process
- TR process; Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (APIE)
- Purpose and process of client assessment
- Methods and skills of observation
Therapeutic Recreation Service Models
- The historical foundations of therapeutic recreation as a service
- Therapeutic recreation service models, including: the Leisure Ability Model, the Health
Protection/Health Promotion Model and the Leisure and Well-Being Model
- The Leisure Ability Model applied to understanding therapeutic recreation service within a specific
agency
- Leisure Education component of the Leisure Ability Model
Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession
- Explore the historical foundations of therapeutic recreation
- Describe the current status of therapeutic recreation as a profession
- Future trends for therapeutic recreation
- Current professional Associations and their value to TR Practitioners
- Relationship and role of TR Practitioners to other related professionals
Attitude Development
- Inter-relationship between attitude development, intention, and behaviour
- Societal labels
- Self reflection on personal attitudes and current media behaviour
- Engaging positive attitude development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the philosophical and theoretical basis for therapeutic recreation service
- develop a philosophy of therapeutic recreation
- compare and contrast therapeutic recreation service models
- describe the therapeutic recreation process
- describe the development of therapeutic recreation as a profession
- explain the relationship between empowerment, use of sensitive terminology and dignity of risk
- develop an understanding of attitude development in relation to self and society
- explore the foundations of the Leisure Education component of the Leisure Ability Model.
Means of Assessment
This course will conform to Douglas College policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. Typical means of evaluation would include a combination of:
- Testing
- Written assignments
- Oral presentations
This is a letter graded course.
Textbook Materials
T.B.A.