Fleming College

This course will teach the student about the community recreation, leisure, and wellness opportunities available to diverse target populations and how to support increased participation in such activities. Physical activity will be investigated where strategies to encourage clients to lead an active lifestyle will be developed and practiced. Additionally, the elementary components of a training session will be introduced and the skills to demonstrate and teach safe stretching techniques will be practiced.

Communications I is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications by teaching students to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct and cite research, and revise for clarity and correctness. In seminars and labs, students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities, including the development of a digital portfolio designed to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments.

This course will trace the evolution of leisure philosophy and thinking from ancient to modern time. It will explore community development and trace the historical evolution of leisure and recreation service delivery in a Canadian context. It will examine key sectors of the fitness leisure and recreation field including non-profit, private sector and governmental service delivery It will explore current, emerging trends, and career options in the field of fitness, leisure and Recreation.

This introductory course will expose the students to principles in health promotion including individual and community health and wellness.

This introductory course will expose the student to basic biology of the human body.

With the convergence of computers, telecommunications, and other technologies, it is important that students have exposure to a variety of technologies in the context of both professional and personal applications. In its broadest sense, this course's emphasis on technology will focus on the use of appropriate technologies to enhance productivity, solve problems more effectively, and manage information better. Implicit in this is the need to continue learning and coping with new technologies and uses as they emerge, such as the "CLASS" Recreation and Leisure registration program.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

This introductory course will expose the student to coaching and leadership principles that foster personal/group change and improvement. Principles such as ethics, developmental stage, boundaries, planning, nutrition and team leadership will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)

Communications II, building on the foundation of Communications I, is a blended course that teaches students to write and communicate for a variety of professional situations. In seminars, labs and online modules, students will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates their abilities to meet the challenges of a changing workplace.

Pre-Requisites

• Communications I (COMM 201)

This course will introduce the student to group fitness instruction. Concepts such as: components of a fitness class, musicality, safety and client centered focus will be emphasized.

Pre-Requisites

• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)

This course will expose the student to health promotion principles as they apply to community practice. Elements such as professional practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, accountability, client- centered care, sustainability and scope of practice will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Introduction to Health Promotion (HLTH 299)

This introductory course will expose the student to basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Application to physical activity and exercise will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Introduction to Human Biology for the Health and Wellness Professional (HLTH 355)

Students will be introduced to the process of creating, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation, fitness and leisure programs and events (tournaments). Students will be able to assess need, develop goals and objectives, apply principles of lifespan development, provide leadership, develop a budget, and understand sound risk management practices.

This course will discuss the variety of employment options and capacities available to a recreation and fitness professional, (other than being an employee), with an emphasis on an approach to self-employment and managing a small firm in the Canadian business environment. It is designed to develop an understanding of planning the start-up of a business, its ongoing management and strategies for customer service and growth. Students develop an understanding of the legal forms of business ownership, the importance of financial analysis as a success indicator for the business, appropriate marketing tactics for promoting small business, and administrative supports unique to the chosen professional field.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

This course is aimed at introducing the student to principles and practices relating to the planning, operation, and management of safe, effective, and efficient recreation facilities including facility design, legislative standards and requirements, maintenance, scheduling, energy conservation, licensing and risk management. It will also introduce the student to business concepts around entrepreneurship and small business planning. Students will explore issues such as market research, business planning, competition analysis, financing and accounting, bankruptcy and ownership options. Students will also explore federal, provincial, and municipal regulations and support for small business operations.

This course will enable students to assume responsibility for finalizing their fourth-semester field practice experience. Based on the mission statement and learning outcomes they have set in their personalized planning paper, students will explore a variety of field practice settings, select a preferred setting, negotiate an appropriate set of field practice responsibilities, obtain the approval of their field practice setting from faculty, secure written confirmation of acceptance and WCB coverage by the agency or organization of their choice. In addition, students will identify and, through workshops, explore a variety of issues specific to their setting and to professional deportment during their field practice experience.

This course will introduce the student to administrative and management structures in recreation settings, and include a detailed study of budgeting, accounting and purchasing, organizational structures, management systems, fundraising and grantsmanship.

This course will focus on program delivery and services in the field of recreation and leisure services that are flexible, responsive, creative, and inclusive. Students will be reinforcing their skills in the process of creating, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs that include exposure to a wide range of special populations including those with physical, developmental, psychological, social, emotional, behavioural issues and cognitive problems. The primary focus of the course will be on how the recreationist can enable maximum qualitative participation in programs and events for all of these groups. Critical attention will be paid to children and youth, adults, seniors, immigrant, multicultural populations and institutionalized or incarcerated individuals. Emphasis will be placed on such issues as planning, activity limitations, adaptation, facility accessibility, equipment modifications, integration, advocacy, and public education and awareness.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept of marketing recreation programs and activities and teaching/ learning will be cross referenced to the Computer Applications course. Students will be exposed to the elements and process of developing a successful recreational marketing plan. They will also become familiar with flyer and brochure development, dealing with the media, public and community relations and customer service.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students engaged in Field Practice must be enrolled in Integrated Seminar. This course is an opportunity for students to receive an additional 2 hours per week of supervision that is supplementary to Field Practice and Evaluation expectations. The student will debrief and analyze their competencies with Faculty/Peers as they relate to their placement learning experiences.

Pre-Requisites

• Field Integration (FLPL 82)

The fourth-semester block field practice experience enables recreation leadership students to integrate and complement their classroom knowledge with a practical learning experience in a recreation setting of their choice. It is viewed as an integral, core component of the program's curriculum. Successful completion of the course is determined by the implementation of an appropriate field practice experience. This experience is based on the learning goals and enabling objectives as documented in the students' field practice planning paper and evaluated by their agency and faculty supervisors.

Pre-Requisites

• Recreation and Leisure Computer Applications (COMP 268)
• Introduction to Health Promotion (HLTH 299)
• Introduction to Human Biology for the Health and Wellness Professional (HLTH 355)
• Foundations of Fitness, Recreation and Leisure (RECR 22)
• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)
• Small Business Strategies for Health and Wellness Professionals (BUSN 198)
• Health Promotion in the Community (HLTH 302)
• Group Fitness Instructing (HLTH 304)
• Human Biology of Movement (HLTH 356)
• Program Planning for Recreation and Fitness (RECR 24)
• Coaching and Leadership Development (RECR 147)
• Field Integration (FLPL 82)
• Recreation Administration, Finance and Revenue Generation (RECR 23)
• Recreation Promotions and Marketing (RECR 28)
• Facility Management (RECR 84)
• Recreation Programming For All Abilities (RECR 101)
• Field Integration (FLPL 82)

This course will teach the student about the community recreation, leisure, and wellness opportunities available to diverse target populations and how to support increased participation in such activities. Physical activity will be investigated where strategies to encourage clients to lead an active lifestyle will be developed and practiced. Additionally, the elementary components of a training session will be introduced and the skills to demonstrate and teach safe stretching techniques will be practiced.

Communications I is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications by teaching students to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct and cite research, and revise for clarity and correctness. In seminars and labs, students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities, including the development of a digital portfolio designed to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments.

This course will trace the evolution of leisure philosophy and thinking from ancient to modern time. It will explore community development and trace the historical evolution of leisure and recreation service delivery in a Canadian context. It will examine key sectors of the fitness leisure and recreation field including non-profit, private sector and governmental service delivery It will explore current, emerging trends, and career options in the field of fitness, leisure and Recreation.

This introductory course will expose the students to principles in health promotion including individual and community health and wellness.

This introductory course will expose the student to basic biology of the human body.

With the convergence of computers, telecommunications, and other technologies, it is important that students have exposure to a variety of technologies in the context of both professional and personal applications. In its broadest sense, this course's emphasis on technology will focus on the use of appropriate technologies to enhance productivity, solve problems more effectively, and manage information better. Implicit in this is the need to continue learning and coping with new technologies and uses as they emerge, such as the "CLASS" Recreation and Leisure registration program.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

This introductory course will expose the student to coaching and leadership principles that foster personal/group change and improvement. Principles such as ethics, developmental stage, boundaries, planning, nutrition and team leadership will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)

Communications II, building on the foundation of Communications I, is a blended course that teaches students to write and communicate for a variety of professional situations. In seminars, labs and online modules, students will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates their abilities to meet the challenges of a changing workplace.

Pre-Requisites

• Communications I (COMM 201)

This course will introduce the student to group fitness instruction. Concepts such as: components of a fitness class, musicality, safety and client centered focus will be emphasized.

Pre-Requisites

• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)

This course will expose the student to health promotion principles as they apply to community practice. Elements such as professional practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, accountability, client- centered care, sustainability and scope of practice will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Introduction to Health Promotion (HLTH 299)

This introductory course will expose the student to basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Application to physical activity and exercise will be explored.

Pre-Requisites

• Introduction to Human Biology for the Health and Wellness Professional (HLTH 355)

Students will be introduced to the process of creating, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation, fitness and leisure programs and events (tournaments). Students will be able to assess need, develop goals and objectives, apply principles of lifespan development, provide leadership, develop a budget, and understand sound risk management practices.

This course will discuss the variety of employment options and capacities available to a recreation and fitness professional, (other than being an employee), with an emphasis on an approach to self-employment and managing a small firm in the Canadian business environment. It is designed to develop an understanding of planning the start-up of a business, its ongoing management and strategies for customer service and growth. Students develop an understanding of the legal forms of business ownership, the importance of financial analysis as a success indicator for the business, appropriate marketing tactics for promoting small business, and administrative supports unique to the chosen professional field.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

This course is aimed at introducing the student to principles and practices relating to the planning, operation, and management of safe, effective, and efficient recreation facilities including facility design, legislative standards and requirements, maintenance, scheduling, energy conservation, licensing and risk management. It will also introduce the student to business concepts around entrepreneurship and small business planning. Students will explore issues such as market research, business planning, competition analysis, financing and accounting, bankruptcy and ownership options. Students will also explore federal, provincial, and municipal regulations and support for small business operations.

This course will enable students to assume responsibility for finalizing their fourth-semester field practice experience. Based on the mission statement and learning outcomes they have set in their personalized planning paper, students will explore a variety of field practice settings, select a preferred setting, negotiate an appropriate set of field practice responsibilities, obtain the approval of their field practice setting from faculty, secure written confirmation of acceptance and WCB coverage by the agency or organization of their choice. In addition, students will identify and, through workshops, explore a variety of issues specific to their setting and to professional deportment during their field practice experience.

This course will introduce the student to administrative and management structures in recreation settings, and include a detailed study of budgeting, accounting and purchasing, organizational structures, management systems, fundraising and grantsmanship.

This course will focus on program delivery and services in the field of recreation and leisure services that are flexible, responsive, creative, and inclusive. Students will be reinforcing their skills in the process of creating, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs that include exposure to a wide range of special populations including those with physical, developmental, psychological, social, emotional, behavioural issues and cognitive problems. The primary focus of the course will be on how the recreationist can enable maximum qualitative participation in programs and events for all of these groups. Critical attention will be paid to children and youth, adults, seniors, immigrant, multicultural populations and institutionalized or incarcerated individuals. Emphasis will be placed on such issues as planning, activity limitations, adaptation, facility accessibility, equipment modifications, integration, advocacy, and public education and awareness.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept of marketing recreation programs and activities and teaching/ learning will be cross referenced to the Computer Applications course. Students will be exposed to the elements and process of developing a successful recreational marketing plan. They will also become familiar with flyer and brochure development, dealing with the media, public and community relations and customer service.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students engaged in Field Practice must be enrolled in Integrated Seminar. This course is an opportunity for students to receive an additional 2 hours per week of supervision that is supplementary to Field Practice and Evaluation expectations. The student will debrief and analyze their competencies with Faculty/Peers as they relate to their placement learning experiences.

Pre-Requisites

• Field Integration (FLPL 82)

The fourth-semester block field practice experience enables recreation leadership students to integrate and complement their classroom knowledge with a practical learning experience in a recreation setting of their choice. It is viewed as an integral, core component of the program's curriculum. Successful completion of the course is determined by the implementation of an appropriate field practice experience. This experience is based on the learning goals and enabling objectives as documented in the students' field practice planning paper and evaluated by their agency and faculty supervisors.

Pre-Requisites

• Recreation and Leisure Computer Applications (COMP 268)
• Introduction to Health Promotion (HLTH 299)
• Introduction to Human Biology for the Health and Wellness Professional (HLTH 355)
• Foundations of Fitness, Recreation and Leisure (RECR 22)
• Application of Leisure, Physical Activity and Group Exercise (RECR 146)
• Small Business Strategies for Health and Wellness Professionals (BUSN 198)
• Health Promotion in the Community (HLTH 302)
• Group Fitness Instructing (HLTH 304)
• Human Biology of Movement (HLTH 356)
• Program Planning for Recreation and Fitness (RECR 24)
• Coaching and Leadership Development (RECR 147)
• Field Integration (FLPL 82)
• Recreation Administration, Finance and Revenue Generation (RECR 23)
• Recreation Promotions and Marketing (RECR 28)
• Facility Management (RECR 84)
• Recreation Programming For All Abilities (RECR 101)
• Field Integration (FLPL 82)