Key Program - Therapeutic Recreation
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT4006.1
Related Courses
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6000.1
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Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Therapeutic Recreation is the link between leisure and health improvement, using recreation as a way to improve quality of life. Therapeutic Recreation graduates work with patients to use leisure activities to improve health and life quality, for example in rehabilitation centres and psychiatric units, special schools, day care centres. aged care facilities, or in local government or community settings. The program combines theory and practice in learning, education programming, aged care, disability and mental health with a comprehensive foundation of the health sciences to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice and high quality care and the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence-based practice is one of the most important trends in healthcare today and a strong feature of the program. There is room for electives in particular areas of interest opening up a richer experience of university life or a double major in two of the areas of Health Promotion, Health Services Management or Therapeutic Recreation.
Key Program
Structure
Year 2
Autumn session
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400864
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Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
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400866
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Culture, Diversity and Health
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400244
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Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
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And one elective
Spring session
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400968
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Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
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400246
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Workplace Learning 1 (Therapeutic Recreation)
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And two electives
Recommended elective
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400277
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Health Services Management
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Year 3
Autumn session
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400789
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Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health
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400252
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Workplace Learning 2 (Community Placement)
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And two electives
Spring session
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400254
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Therapeutic Recreation Professional Project
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400786
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Professional Transition Project
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401408
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
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Note: Unit 401408 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care replaces 400249 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care from Autumn 2020.
And one elective