CYW302 - Therapeutic Activities

Subject Title
Therapeutic Activities

Subject Description
This subject is designed to equip students with the attitudes, skills and knowledge to develop appropriate activities for young people. Students will be able to design, implement and evaluate activities for such reasons to facilitate leisure, as well as educational and therapeutic goals. The students will explore and experience ways in which the environment can be enhanced by using activity based programs. The students will examine their leadership styles and be given an opportunity to enhance their leadership abilities.

Credit Status
one credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this subject, the student will be able to:

Gain an understanding of play, play environment and program design

Demonstrate effective leadership skills in recreational activities

Explore recreational resources available in their area

Design, implement and evaluate useful recreational programs/activities

Identify, implement and modify as required developmentally appropriate recreational activities for children or youth

Create a resource book or file for their own future use

Challenge oneself to take positive risks through the use of recreational activities

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.