The Diploma in Recreation Leadership combines a strong foundation in the concepts and theory of recreation and leisure with leadership, communication, and business skills development tailored to a recreation practitioner.
Practical experience is emphasized throughout the program, both in the classroom and in the field. In the diploma, students will gain a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the field of recreation, including facilities and other environments. Each student will have the opportunity to develop their personal portfolio within the recreation field and to directly apply their knowledge during internship.
Students will learn how to effectively lead, instruct, facilitate, motivate, and supervise within the recreation field. They will learn how to design, implement, and market quality programs, services and special events for diverse participants. These skill sets will be able to be applied in a recreation, health promotion, community service, tourism, and/or volunteer setting.
Graduates of the Diploma in Recreation Leadership have the skills, knowledge, and ability for direct leadership, instructor, and some entry-level supervisory jobs. With experience and on-going professional development, graduates can build a career in recreation or put this leadership skill set to use in another field.
Upon receipt of the Diploma in Recreation Leadership, students are eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Recreation Management (BRM) Degree. The BRM is a two-year program (when taken full-time), which is fully online and provides the next step toward a management position in community recreation.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0
This course introduces students to Canada's economy, different economic systems, business ethics and social responsibility, legal fundamentals and management. The course examines organizational and human resource management concepts and practices, marketing, accounting, finance, and operations management.
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Marketing is an exciting and dynamic business discipline, which offers excellent career prospects. The course covers the roles and functions of marketing in the modern business enterprise with particular emphasis on the elements in marketing such as product planning and development, pricing, promotion and distribution. The course delivery is a series of lectures including a lot of interaction through discussion, teamwork, videos, practical exercises and case studies so you can relate the material discussed to real life business challenges.
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Students explore key concepts, issues, and topics related to the field of leisure and recreation. Students learn the basic history, psychology, philosophy, and ideals of recreation and leisure, as well as the scope of organizations and programs within Canada, i.e., the public, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 2.0 | Seminar: 2.0 | Lab: 6.0
Students explore group dynamics and conflict management in the delivery of recreation activities. They learn to identify groups' diverse needs in groups to become motivational recreation leaders. Through experiences in leading and experiencing co-operative learning activities and self-reflection, students develop and apply leadership techniques in the delivery of inclusive recreation activities. Students participate in a guided multi-day wilderness expedition to explore self-leadership.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 2.0
Students explore the history, philosophy, and scope of creating inclusive leisure services for all members of a community. Students identify barriers to participation, analyze the impact of these barriers, and identify processes for change. Through case studies, students learn about people with diverse backgrounds and abilities and become familiar with available services and support organizations.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 2.0
Students are introduced to the principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation services, and they explore the role of a recreation professional in the delivery of recreation programs. Students apply the tools and techniques of the planning process by organizing and delivering a special event for a community.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in RECR 1160.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 2.0
In this survey course, students are introduced to recreation facilities operation at arenas, pools, and fitness centres. Students explore a wide range of applied business practices that impact the delivery of recreation services, including human resource management, business analysis, and the legislative and regulatory requirements behind the operation of recreation facilities. Students participate in field trips to various recreation facilities to explore new trends and innovative practices in the field.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Students examine and analyze recreation facility operations from risk-management, public-safety, and financial perspectives. They develop the technical skills and knowledge to prepare training documents, analyze basic operational budgets and procurement contracts, and supervise staff in the operations of a recreation facility. Students participate in field trips to various recreation facilities to examine and critique trends and practices in the field.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 2.0
Recreation professionals are increasingly required to hold an expanded knowledge on how to program arts, culture, and heritage engagement in community life. Through guest speakers' presentations, field trips, and hands-on art encounters, students develop an understanding of the values associated with arts, culture, and heritage in recreation. They apply this understanding by developing activities, such as facilitating a creative activity for a community group, participating in creating a community cultural development legacy artwork, and critically investigating community art/culture/heritage events in order to examine relationships and responsibilities of recreation organizations, to develop and facilitate these types of events.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 0.0 | Seminar: 2.0 | Lab: 6.0
Students explore the concepts and methods of reflective practice and self-directed learning within the context of recreation. They examine their own and others' personal and professional experiences and take part in personal strategic planning and professional development activities for their future. Students develop self-directed learning plans and acquire certifications or volunteer experiences to enhance their portfolio and skill set for a career in the recreation field. Graded S/U.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 2.0
Students explore key concepts, skills, and issues as they apply to effective leadership in recreation organizations. Students develop skills in self-leadership, decision-making, group dynamics, supervision, and teamwork.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in RECR 1160.
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Lecture Hours: 0.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 5.0
In preparation for their spring recreation internship, students participate in a comprehensive orientation. Students are introduced to the duties, responsibilities, and assignments they will complete throughout their 14-week internship. Students also investigate, assess, interview for, and secure an internship placement. In addition, students develop self-directed learning plans and acquire new certifications or volunteer experiences to enhance their portfolios and skill set for a career in the recreation field. Graded S/U.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): An "S" grade in RECR 2288. This course must be taken in the term (fall semester) prior to the internship course.
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Lecture Hours: 1.0 | Seminar: 6.0 | Lab: 2.0
Students use a problem-based learning approach to investigate current trends and issues in the field of recreation. Students investigate various research techniques and apply them in order to analyze and address contemporary issues in recreation settings. Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in RECR 1160.
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Interpersonal communications theory put into practice in exercises, group and individual projects that cover small group dynamics, interviews, and oral presentations.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 2; LETN 02; a minimum 50% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
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Lecture Hours: 3.0 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0
Students read and analyze a variety of texts in order to develop techniques of research, critical thinking, close reading, and clear writing in an academic context. Course readings, which include a selection of scholarly articles, are drawn from at least three academic disciplines. By exploring and responding to a range of topics, students develop a foundation for post-secondary writing.Students will only receive credit for one of ENGL 1123, 1127, or 1128.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 4 (or LET 3 with a strong recommendation of concurrent registration in ENGL 1121); a minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120; an "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110; or a minimum "C" grade in three credits of university-transferrable English.
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This course emphasizes the principles of composition through the study and writing of various kinds of essays, including the research essay. As a secondary aim, it encourages an appreciation of modern literature through a study of the short story.Students will receive credit for only one of ENGL 1123, 1126, 1127, or 1128.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 4 (or LET 3 with a strong recommendation of concurrent registration in ENGL 1121); a minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120; or an "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.
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ENGL 1128 introduces students to the principles of composition through the study of various kinds of essays, including the research essay. It also emphasizes an appreciation of modern prose writing through the study of both short stories and essays. Most writing assignments are related to the literature studied. Because this course is designed for students with superior writing skills, more intensive reading will be required. Students will receive credit for only one of ENGL 1123, 1127, or 1128.Students intending to pursue studies in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia should choose ENGL 1100.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 5 (or LPI equivalent) or a minimum 85% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12 or Literary Studies 12, or equivalent.
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Training in writing skills, with emphasis on business writing in a career context. Writing projects include: memos, letters, reports, resumes, and employment correspondence.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 4 (or LET 3 with a strong recommendation of concurrent registration in ENGL 1121); a minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120; or an "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.
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This course introduces students to the modern novel, to a selection of poems, mainly from the twentieth century, and to the dramatic elements and narrative techniques of modern film. Writing assignments are related to the works studied. A feature film series accompanies the course, in addition to class hours.Students will receive credit for only one of ENGL 1129 or 1130.Prerequisite(s): One of the following: LET 4 (or LET 3 with a strong recommendation of concurrent registration in ENGL 1121); a minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent; a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120; an "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110; or a minimum "C" grade in three credits of university-transferable English.
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In this full-time work-integrated learning experience, students practice their theoretical and practical skills under supervision in a 14-week work term at a recreation agency. Students complete practical work assignments, engage in academic reflection, and report on their research and learnings. Students integrate and reflect on their educational, personal, and professional experiences during the internship and seminars. Graded S/U.Students will receive credit for only one of RECR 2487 or 2497.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in all 1000 and 2000 level Recreation courses (or an "S" in courses graded S/U).If missing three credits in one non-RECR course, a student must contact the department chair, in writing, requesting to register in either RECR 2487 or 2497.
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This course is designed to help currently employed, full-time recreation practitioners who have a minimum of five years direct experience as a programmer (or equivalent level) become more intentional and more effective in their professional practice. Key concepts in the course include experiential learning, reflective practice, and the analysis of action theories. Learners will relate these concepts to their own workplaces with the help of a faculty supervisor and with the support of their employer. The course will take place at each learner's workplace. Students must judge their time to accommodate weekly communication with their faculty advisory and to write weekly reports about their on-site learning and research. A major term paper is also required. Prospective students must apply to the department for permission to take this course. Contact the recreation co-ordinator for more information. Graded S/U.Students will receive credit for only one of RECR 2487 or 2497.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in all 1000 and 2000 level Recreation courses (or an "S" in courses graded S/U).If missing three credits in one non-RECR course, a student must contact the department chair, in writing, requesting to register in either RECR 2487 or 2497.
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