Key Program - Therapeutic Recreation
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KP4545TR.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Therapeutic Recreation key program provides students with expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for people who experience barriers to participation in leisure and recreation programs such as in special schools, aged care facilities, as well as health care and community settings. Such leisure and recreation participation provides a variety of benefits that promote health and wellbeing. The curriculum aims to produce a graduate who can utilise the appropriate process and content to provide leisure and recreation programs, services for a range of people who experience disabilities, illness or disadvantage.
Key Program
Structure
Professional Accreditation
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science can apply for full membership of the following Accreditation bodies associated with this program: Diversional Therapy Association of New South Wales Inc. and Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council.
Qualification for the Bachelor of Health Science with a Key Program in Therapeutic Recreation requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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400783
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Professional Pathways in Health Science
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300361
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Introduction to Human Biology
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400780
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Nutrition, Physical Activity and Mental Health
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Spring session
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400962
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Foundations of Wellbeing
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400136
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Introduction to the Psychology of Health
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400137
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Introduction to Research for Health Sciences
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400244
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Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
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Year 2
Autumn session
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400782
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Essentials of Health Promotion
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And two electives
Spring session
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400246
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Workplace Learning 1 (Therapeutic Recreation)
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400968
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Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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400252
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Workplace Learning 2 (Community Placement)
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400789
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Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health
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And two electives
Spring session
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400249
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
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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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And one elective
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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