Course List
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 350-983-DW | Leisure Behaviour | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course introduces students to the process of analyzing human behaviour in a recreation context. It will teach students to investigate the physical, psychological, cultural and socio-economic characteristics of clientele to try to establish links between these factors and recreation needs, habits and attitudes. Lifestyle and health risk factors of individuals and groups will also be explored. | |||||||||
| 387-990-DW | Recreation and Society | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course will introduce students to Quebec society exploring family and social life, trends in recreation and how these concepts are inter-related. The importance of recreation in today's society and its effects on the individual and community will be examined. The course will also explore changes in Quebec society and their effects on recreational activities. | |||||||||
| 391-101-DW | Recreation Leadership 1 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This introductory course deals with the planning, developing and leading of recreation activities. Students participate in a wide range of sports, socio-cultural and outdoor activities. Leadership techniques are introduced. | |||||||||
| 391-103-DW | Environmental Issues in Outdoor Recreation | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students participate in outdoor workshops ranging in topic from canoeing, camping and cooperative games to creative expression and nature interpretation. Participants begin to identify the leadership and organizational skills needed to lead a workshop. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and assessing the environmental impact of an activity and the health and safety concerns related to outdoor programs. | |||||||||
| 391-110-DW | Health and Safety | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students perform basic first aid in a lab setting and learn how to deal with emergency situations, transportation of victims and be introduced to preventative health and safety measures in relation to program planning. Upon successfully completing the exams, a first aid certification will be issued. | |||||||||
| 391-116-DW | Introduction to Leisure | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to give the students an understanding of the role of recreation in society in general and the community in particular. The students discuss the role, function and tasks of a recreation leader. Life experience will be related to topics as the students analyze the profession | |||||||||
| 391-121-DW | Techniques of Communication for the Recreation Professional | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course focuses on interaction in the workplace. Students are introduced to communication theory and practice. Communication techniques, professional behaviour, presentations and written communication will be reviewed. Students identify the strengths and weaknesses of their own style of communication through the communication theories given and practical components of the course. | |||||||||
| General Education | |||||||||
| 345-101-MQ | Knowledge | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-101-MQ - Knowledge courses. | |||||||||
| 603-101-MQ | Introduction to College English | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 391-123-DW | Fieldwork 1 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The first of three field placements in the program, this course focuses on the actual planning and leading of recreation activities for an organization selected by the student and approved by faculty. Students will understand the responsibilities and professionalism needed when interacting in the workplace. | |||||||||
| 391-201-DW | Creativity | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students examine the topic of creativity and its importance in recreational programming. Creative expression will be explored through various disciplines. Students participate in activities that help develop an appreciation for the creative process. The concepts learned in this course will be re-invested throughout the program. | |||||||||
| 391-210-DW | Group Leadership : Theory and Practice 1 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The goal of this course is to aid the student in developing an understanding of how their behaviour affects a group and how it functions. This course also gives students the opportunity to actively participate in group experiences and apply leadership theory. Course content includes trust theory, group member roles, journal writing, feedback and listening with empathy. | |||||||||
| 391-211-DW | Clientele : Consumer Needs | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to identify and distinguish the general characteristics of the various clientele of organized recreation and leisure, and also the agencies and institutions in which clientele of recreation and leisure exist and develop. Social and cultural trends within age groups are reviewed. | |||||||||
| 401-990-DW | Business Administration in Recreation | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The goal of this course is to introduce the student to basic business and administrative concepts as they relate to the field of recreation. Skills in managing administrative-related requirements in a recreational context will be developed with the use of spreadsheet and presentation software. | |||||||||
| General Education | |||||||||
| 109-10x-MQ | Physical Education | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
| 345-102-MQ | World Views | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-102-MQ - World Views courses. | |||||||||
| 602-10x-MQ | French Block A | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 602-UF0-MQ | Oeuvres narratives et écriture | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 603-10x-DW | English | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 387-991-DW | Research Methods for Recreation | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The aim of this course is to explore the differences between casual and scientific research. Students will examine the various elements of at least one research method by carrying out a short study in the area of leisure. | |||||||||
| 391-127-DW | Promotion of Recreation Services | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students learn about the communication process within a recreation context. Students study various design theories and apply them to promotional tools, such as posters, bulletin boards and brochures. Students experience the practical applications of public relations. | |||||||||
| 391-301-DW | Leadership of Recreation Activities | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This is a level 2 course dealing with the planning, organizing and leading of recreation activities. Students develop a repertoire of games, dances and songs for future use. Students lead activities to their peers as well as in an elementary school setting during the course of the semester. | |||||||||
| 391-302-DW | Environmental Leadership Experience | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The goal of this course is to instil in students the importance of recreation leadership in relation to the natural environment and to be aware of the links between their local actions and larger environmental issues. Students organize and lead an outdoor environmental activity that models the values and techniques covered in the outdoor classroom. | |||||||||
| 391-311-DW | Group Leadership : Theory and Practice 2 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course draws from the knowledge of previous leadership theory and practice and builds a further understanding of how working groups function. Students analyze group behaviour, focusing on problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution. Students choose a project to organize as a group, giving them an opportunity to practice their leadership and group building techniques (theories). Team meetings are highlighted and leadership in groups is practiced as students develop their group project. | |||||||||
| 391-320-DW | Workplace Management | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to demonstrate how to create and adapt workplace management tools. Organizational systems and the use of technology will be discussed. Students learn about risk management, workplace policies and staffing issues, and general work-related issues. | |||||||||
| General Education | |||||||||
| 109-10x-MQ | Physical Education | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
| 602-B0x-DW | French Block B | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 602-UF1-MQ | Poésie, théâtre et écriture | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 603-10x-DW | English | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 391-128-DW | Fieldwork 2 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: In this course, students further develop their abilities in creating, planning, organizing and leading recreation activities when working for a recreation agency. Students field test their knowledge of program development, administration and evaluation. | |||||||||
| 391-184-DW | Organization and Management of Recreation Programs | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Working by committee, students plan, implement and evaluate an outdoor education experience. Each student will have the opportunity to plan his or her own activity or camp position responsibilities. This planning work will be implemented during the following semester. | |||||||||
| 391-401-DW | Program Design 1 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the role and range of various recreational programs and services. Two major projects are undertaken where students develop goals, objectives and scheduling for a year-round recreation facility, and implement an environmental service project for the community. | |||||||||
| 391-402-DW | Winter Outdoor Experience | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The aim of this intensive course is to familiarize students with the development and organization of winter recreation activities. Course content includes: health and safety risks, environmental impact of activities, winter games, activities, sports, winter ecology and nature interpretation. | |||||||||
| 391-525-DW | Principles of Fundraising | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students will have the opportunity to carry out a fundraising activity. Emphasis will be put on setting clear goals and objectives, creating timelines, securing permits and locations, managing equipment and coordinating human resources, evaluating and report writing. Students will be asked to present results. | |||||||||
| General Education | |||||||||
| 345-BXH-DW | Applied Ethics in Humanities | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English or French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-BXH-MQ - Applied Ethics courses. | |||||||||
| 602-C0x-MQ | French Block C | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 602-UF2-MQ | Comparaison d'oeuvres littéraires | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 603-BXE-DW | Applied Themes in English | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
| ___-___-__ | Complémentaire | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):
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Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 391-422-DW | Public Relations | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students are introduced to the field of public relations within a recreation context. Building communication plans will be a major focus in the course. Press conferences, media kits and press releases will be part of the exploration. | |||||||||
| 391-502-DW | Program Design 2 | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of administrative structures, roles of staff, human resource recruitment, office maintenance, budgets and financial administration, evaluation and control measures needed when operating a recreation centre. | |||||||||
| 391-514-DW | Project Management | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students implement and evaluate an outdoor education intensive experience previously planned in the course Organization and Management of Recreation Programs. This course field-tests all of the skills needed to lead recreation activities and coordinate human resources. | |||||||||
| 391-521-DW | Supervision of Human Resources | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course focuses on the importance of supervisory roles and the management of people. Communication strategies, decision-making and clear lines of authority will be reviewed. Students practice supervisory skills as part of their Project Management course. | |||||||||
| 391-523-DW | Entrepreneurship | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This course focuses on starting and managing a small business. Topics covered will include types of businesses, business plans, payroll, tax deductions, and general ledgers. Procedures in filing grant applications and securing sponsorships will also be covered. | |||||||||
| 391-524-DW | Plan/Design and Maintenance of Recreational Facilities | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: Students demonstrate management of material resources which will include purchase and rental of equipment for a recreation facility. Inventory systems and design features are examined in this course. An environmental audit of a facility is part of this course. | |||||||||
| General Education | |||||||||
| 109-103-MQ | Physical Activity and Autonomy | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following: | |||||||||
| 602-D0x-MQ | French Block D | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| 602-E0x-MQ | French Block E | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Choose one course from the list of options below:
Course Description: For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses. | |||||||||
| ___-___-__ | Complémentaire | ||||||||
Language of instruction: French Course hours per week:
Course Description: Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):
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Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Eligibility | |||||||
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| Concentration | |||||||||
| 391-651-DW | Internship | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: This is the final fieldwork placement which involves in a recreation agency. With the approval of faculty, students choose a recreation agency where they will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary for the recreation profession. Students supervise a recreation project and lead activities for clients. The internship is a major component of the Comprehensive Assessment of the Community Recreation Leadership Training program. | |||||||||
| 391-652-DW | Integrative Seminar | ||||||||
Language of instruction: English Course hours per week:
Course Description: The internship experience is a major part of the graduating student's final year in C.R.L.T. One of the most difficult and important adjustments for the graduating student is the application of academic knowledge to the practical experiences faced in the actual "work world" of recreation leadership. The prime focus of the internship experience for the student is learning by doing. The student acquires experience in recreation leadership, supervision, program planning, and evaluation by working in an agency under trained agency personnel. The student, the agency supervisor, the agency and the college share the responsibilities for this experience. | |||||||||
Legend of Eligibility:
- This course is required for all students in the program.
- This course is required for students who do not have a Certificate of Eligibility to English-language education.
- This course is required for students who do have a Certificate of Eligibility to English-language education AND who are placed at the 101 in college level French or lower.
- This course is required for students who do have a Certificate of Eligibility to English-language education AND who are placed at the 102 or 103 in college level French.
Légende de l'éligibilité:
- Ce cours est obligatoire pour tous les étudiants du programme.
- Ce cours est obligatoire pour les étudiants du programme qui n'ont pas de certificat d'éligibilité à l'enseignement en anglais.
- Ce cours est obligatoire pour les étudiants du programme qui ont un certificat d'éligibilité à l'enseignement en anglais ET qui ont obtenu un niveau 101 ou inférieur au test de classement en français collégial.
- Ce cours est obligatoire pour les étudiants du programme qui ont un certificat d'éligibilité à l'enseignement en anglais ET qui ont obtenu un niveau 102 ou 103 au test de classement en français collégial.
October 22, 2024 04:00:18 for program: 391A0
