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This set of online training modules is offered to help practicing Recreational Therapists prepare for MDS 3.0.
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Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
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[download a flyer for the Sept 19th Pet Partners class]
[Dr. Lin Buettner talks about pet therapy in The Dog Who Changes Lives]
(Parade,
Sept 2009)
Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Careers in Recreation and Parks Management
The study of the recreation and park industries encompasses a broad range of events and activities related to camping, natural resources, outdoor activities, arts, amusement parks, therapy, sporting events, and community recreation programs. A few of the many specialties within this growing field are gerontology, youth organizations, parks and forestry, public recreation, specialized facility management, commercial enterprising, therapeutic recreation, community inclusion, sports management, resource management, and recreation and parks administration. UNCG offers a B.S. in Recreation and Parks Management, with three concentrations in: Leisure Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation, and Commercial Recreation. Also, a Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Parks and Recreation Management is offered in Leisure Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Commercial Recreation, and Tourism.
Career Ideas
Aquatics Therapist
Armed Forces Recreation Director
Athletic Program Supervisor
Camp Director
Campus or Church Recreation Director
Club Manager (Health/Fitness)
Community Center Director
Concert Promoter
Convention Planner/Coordinator
Correctional Therapist
Cultural and Performing Arts Coordinator
Employee Recreation Specialist
Inclusion/Integration Facilitator
Intercollegiate Athletics Manager Leisure
Educator/Counselor
Outdoor Recreator/Educator
Park Ranger
Recreation Facility Manager
Recreation Programmer
Recreation Therapist
Resort Activities Director
Resort ManagerSki Instructor
Therapeutic Recreation
SpecialistYMCA/YWCA Director
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