Therapeutic Recreation, Minor - CHHS, UNH

Undergraduate

Therapeutic Recreation

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills in using recreation and leisure to promote health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, and other health-related needs.
Degree
Minor
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
5
Credit
20 hrs.
Full-time
- -
Part-time
- -
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Recreation Management & Policy

The Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Minor at UNH provides students from any major with foundational knowledge and practical skills in using recreation and leisure to promote health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, illnesses, and other health-related needs. 

The minor introduces students to the principles, processes, and professional competencies of therapeutic recreation through coursework in facilitation techniques, assessment, treatment planning, and the theory and practice of inclusive recreation.

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Requirements for the Program
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Required Courses
RMP 502Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation4
RMP 612Therapeutic Communication and Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation4
RMP 614Assessment and Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation4
Electives
Select two courses from the following: 18
RMP 503
Therapeutic Recreation Rehabilitation Principles & Interventions
RMP 504
Therapeutic Recreation Mental Health Principles and Interventions
RMP 720
Adaptive Sport Facilitation for Recreation Therapy and Related Professions
RMP 740
Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery in Community Settings
Total Credits20
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Or another course approved by the Minor Coordinator.

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Student Learning Outcomes
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Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will integrate an understanding of history, service models, theory/philosophy, ethics, credentials, professional conduct, evidence-based practice and professional development with Recreational Therapy (RT) practice.
  • Students will develop competence to individually screen, assess and systematically collect comprehensive and accurate data about patients/clients in an efficient and effective manner and to analyze the data collected to determine the course of actions subsequent to an individualized treatment/program plan.
  • Students will develop competence in the planning and development of individualized treatment plans that identify functional outcome goals, modalities, facilitation techniques and interventions based on assessment data collected and evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical, psychiatric and other disabling conditions.
  • Students will know how to use structured, systematic and evidence-based treatment interventions and facilitation techniques to improve patient/client functioning and independence in life activities.
  • Students will develop competence to implement the individualized treatment/program plan using appropriate evidence-based treatment interventions and programs to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate patient/client functioning as well as to reduce or eliminate the limitations to participation in life activities resulting from medical, psychiatric or other disabling conditions.
  • Students will acquire specific modality/skills and facilitation techniques used as treatment interventions in Recreational Therapy practice.
  • Students will systematically conduct evaluation and research to determine the effectiveness of treatment interventions and programs used to reach patient/client outcomes.
  • Students will develop entry-level clinical proficiency and professional behavior through field-based clinical opportunities in accordance with professional standards of practice in Recreational Therapy