Bachelor of Science in Recreational 的rapy

的 Bachelor of Science in Recreational 的rapy at Temple’s College of Public Health prepares you to become a recreational therapist trained to work in a range of environments, including healthcare and community-based settings. Recreational therapists use a variety of techniques—such as adapted sports, expressive arts and life skills—to treat and maintain the emotional, psychological and physical health of patients with illnesses or disabilities.

You will be trained to assess people’s physical and mental needs, plan and implement specific interventions to meet treatment goals, and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. Students in the 休闲治疗专业 develop a thorough understanding of

• foundations of recreational therapy;
• how to lead a variety of structured recreation activities, 包括适应性运动, 动物辅助治疗, 水疗法, social skills training and stress management;
• patient assessment and health documentation;
• related clinical procedures, including client intake and treatment planning; and
• clinical research and evaluation methods.

Learn more about the profession of recreation therapy.

What sets apart our 休闲治疗专业?

• An innovative approach to health promotion: Recreational therapists work with individuals with disabilities, 健康限制或疾病, 帮助他们积极领导, engaging and meaningful lives through the use of activity-based interventions designed to enhance health and rehabilitation.
• 充满活力的城市环境: Our students capitalize on Temple’s urban, 多元文化环境, and the program’s learning technologies to become better recreational therapists.
• 一个著名的项目: Our recreational therapy program has a strong reputation and is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the country.

Accelerated 本科/研究生 Degree Program

的 College of Public Health offers the option of earning both a BS and an MS in Recreational 的rapy in five years, rather than taking the typical six years to complete both degrees.

High-performing undergraduate students can apply for admission to this accelerated program at the beginning of their junior year. 的y begin taking graduate-level courses in senior year and can typically complete the MS in Recreational 的rapy within a year after graduating from the BS program.

Learn more about the 4+1 休闲治疗专业/休闲治疗硕士 program.

程序的格式

Students in the program complete 121 credits, including 39 credits of recreational therapy courses; six credits of health-related professions courses; and 21 to 23 credits of courses in human anatomy, 运动行为和生理, 和心理学.

See a full list of program courses.

认证

Earning your Bachelor of Science in Recreational 的rapy 让你准备好 exam to become a Certified 的rapeutic Recreation Specialist, a national certification employers often require before hiring candidates in this field.