Major - Recreational Therapy
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT4004.1
Related Courses
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4656.3
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Bachelor of Health Science
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6000.2
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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
Recreational Therapy links leisure and health improvement. Recreational Therapy graduates work with patients to use leisure activities to improve health and life quality, for example in rehabilitation centres, psychiatric units, special schools, day care centres, aged care facilities, and in a range of local government or community services 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. Students will 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 is a strong feature of the program.
The recreational therapy program is offered on campus or fully online. Students may combine this testamur major in recreational therapy with a minor in health promotion, therapeutic modalities, psychology or exercise and physical activity, or the option to choose up to 40cp of electives based on the student’s interest. This flexibility will help diversify the knowledge-base and skillset of students.
The course includes 160 hours of compulsory practical placement in second year and a third-year internship of 560 hours - meeting the practice placement requirement for eligibility as a Certified Recreation Therapist with the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Major
Structure
Bachelor of Health Science (Recreational Therapy)
Recommended Sequence
Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
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400870
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Population Health and Society
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401396
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Professional Competencies in Health
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301350
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Anatomy and Physiology in Health
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401386
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Foundations of Recreational Therapy
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Spring Session
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400732
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Communication in Health
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401394
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Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan
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401395
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Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
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Year 2
Autumn session
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401402
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Recreational Therapy Process and Planning
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400866
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Culture, Diversity and Health
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And two electives
Spring session
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401399
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Recreational Therapy Assessment
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401385
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Facilitation in Recreational Therapy
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400891
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Movement and Skill Development
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Year 3
Autumn session
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401401
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Health Practice Management
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401400
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Recreational Therapy Internship
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And one elective
Spring session
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401404
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Shaping the Future of Recreational Therapy
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401400
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Recreational Therapy Internship
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And one elective
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as:
Sub Major
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SM4002
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Health Practice Management
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SM4005
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Leisure for Diverse Groups
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Note:
Students enrolled in this Testamur Major are encouraged to use their elective choices to complete the complementary SM4005 Leisure for Diverse Groups Minor
Full-time - mid Year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
|
400732
|
Communication in Health
|
|
401396
|
Professional Competencies in Health
|
|
401395
|
Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
|
Autumn session
|
400870
|
Population Health and Society
|
|
301350
|
Anatomy and Physiology in Health
|
|
401386
|
Foundations of Recreational Therapy
|
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
|
401399
|
Recreational Therapy Assessment
|
|
401385
|
Facilitation in Recreational Therapy
|
|
401394
|
Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan
|
Autumn session
|
400866
|
Culture, Diversity and Health
|
|
401402
|
Recreational Therapy Process and Planning
|
And two electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
400891
|
Movement and Skill Development
|
|
401404
|
Shaping the Future of Recreational Therapy
|
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
Autumn session
|
401401
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
And one elective
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as:
Sub Major
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
SM4005
|
Leisure for Diverse Groups
|
Note
Students enrolled in this Testamur Major are encouraged to use their elective choices to complete the complementary SM4005 Leisure for Diverse Groups Minor
Recommended Sequence for students enrolled in Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science.
Students must complete the following units
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Term 1
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700066
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Population Health and Society (WSTC)
|
|
700303
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The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)
|
|
700190
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Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)
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|
700313
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Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)
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Term 2
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700060
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Psychology and Health (WSTC)
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700315
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Evidence in Health (WSTC)
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700316
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Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)
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Term 3
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700314
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Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)
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|
700062
|
Communication in Health (WSTC)
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700072
|
Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
401386
|
Foundations of Recreational Therapy
|
And three electives
Spring session
|
401399
|
Recreational Therapy Assessment
|
|
401385
|
Facilitation in Recreational Therapy
|
|
400891
|
Movement and Skill Development
|
|
401395
|
Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
|
Year 3
Autumn session
|
401401
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
|
401402
|
Recreational Therapy Process and Planning
|
Spring session
|
401404
|
Shaping the Future of Recreational Therapy
|
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
And one elective
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as:
Sub Major
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
SM4005
|
Leisure for Diverse Groups
|
Note:
Students enrolled in this Testamur Major are encouraged to use their elective choices to complete the complementary SM4005 Leisure for Diverse Groups Minor
Full-time - Mid Year Intake
Year 1
Term 2
|
700313
|
Professional Competencies in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700303
|
The Health Science Professional (WSTC Prep)
|
|
700066
|
Population Health and Society (WSTC)
|
|
700190
|
Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep)
|
Term 3
|
700314
|
Human Development and Disease across the Lifespan (WSTC)
|
|
700062
|
Communication in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700072
|
Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)
|
Term 1
|
700316
|
Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC)
|
|
700060
|
Psychology and Health (WSTC)
|
|
700315
|
Evidence in Health (WSTC)
|
Year 2
Spring session
|
401395
|
Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Theory
|
|
400891
|
Movement and Skill Development
|
And two electives
Autumn session
|
401386
|
Foundations of Recreational Therapy
|
And three electives
Year 3
Spring session
|
401399
|
Recreational Therapy Assessment
|
|
401385
|
Facilitation in Recreational Therapy
|
|
401404
|
Shaping the Future of Recreational Therapy
|
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
Summer session
Autumn session
|
401401
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
401402
|
Recreational Therapy Process and Planning
|
Enrol again in
|
401400
|
Recreational Therapy Internship
|
Electives
Most electives are 10 credit points.
Students may wish to consider using elective choices to complete another health sciences specialisation, such as:
Sub Major
|
SM4002
|
Health Practice Management
|
|
SM4005
|
Leisure for Diverse Groups
|
Note:
Students enrolled in this Testamur Major are encouraged to use their elective choices to complete the complementary SM4005 Leisure for Diverse Groups Minor