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Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Studies in Therapeutic Recreation University of Regina University of Regina, Canada

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CAD 20500

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 100

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in an allied health profession? Do you see the value of leisure, recreation, play, and physical activity to individuals and communities? Do you want to help people with illnesses or disabling conditions improve their health, well-being, and/or quality of life?

What Is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic recreation uses a person-centered approach, focusing on strengths, and applies recreation and leisure theory to improve quality of life and well-being. 

The classes in the U of R’s Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Studies Therapeutic Recreation degree program include:

  • Therapeutic Recreation Foundations, which is an introduction to therapeutic recreation, and covers its theoretical foundations and how it developed as a profession
  • Therapeutic Recreation Interventions, which examines the intervention process and the forms of interventions and strategies used to bring about changes in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning for persons with disabilities, limitations or age-related conditions
  • Therapeutic Recreation: Mental Health and Addictions, which explores mental health and addictions through a therapeutic recreation lens. Students will learn about the range of mental health and addictions-related conditions and the impact of therapeutic recreation treatment on rehabilitation and recovery.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  Minimum Literacy - 105.0  Minimum Comprehension - 105.0  Minimum Conversation - 105.0  Minimum Production - 90.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • One Language Arts Course
    • Math
    • One Language, Math, Science, or Social Science course
    • One additional course in an approved academic subject
  • Note: courses listed above must be at the grade 12 level (or equivalent).

6.5 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20500

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - $3,000

  • All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program will be automatically considered for this award.
  • Students must have an admission average of at least 85%.
  • Students receive their choice of either $3,000 in tuition or housing credit.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OF DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP -  $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)

  • 50 international students with the highest high school averages each term will be awarded free on-campus housing and a meal plan. This award is valued at $80,000 for 4 years; 4.5 years for engineering students.
  • All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered for this award.
  • This award is renewable each year as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 80%.

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