Recreational therapy is a fulfilling profession. Throughout my career, I have a great satisfaction serving individuals with disabilities. I would like my students to experience such an exciting career. Throughout my courses, I hope my students understand why recreation is such a powerful therapeutic tool and how to take advantage of it to support the clients' recovery.
COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
What is Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy? Recreational therapy is often called "discovery major." Because people don't know it. Recreational therapy is well-established profession and counted as an allied health professional. This course provides foundational information about recreational therapy such as philosophy, concepts, history, and therapy process. Students will understand "why we do what we do" in recreational therapy.
ASSESSMENT IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
One of the important competencies in recreational therapy is to assess clients. This course will provide opportunities to gain knowledge and competencies to be able to administer assessment instruments as well as interpret the results and write a treatment plan.
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Everybody has rights to participate physical education, so as professionals are required to accommodate individuals with special needs. This course will focus on adaptation to specific disabilities.