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C ONESTOGA C OLLEGE Recreation and Leisure Services
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Who are we?
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J OHN K EARSLEY Hometown: Elmira Grad from EDSS June 06 Distance running is my recreation Rec & Leisure lets me: Work with youth Proceed into University Aim towards teaching
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J ORDAN B OWKER Hometown: Ancaster Graduated Bishop Tonnos 2009 My recreation: Currently employed with the City of Hamilton as a Recreation Program Leader. Work summers with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Played 14 years of competitive hockey. Future: Working with youth
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J ORDAN PARKINSON Hometown: Ariss Graduated: CWDHS 2010 Hockey is my recreation Future: Physical education or coaching
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D ANIELLE C OURTIS Hometown: Owen Sound Graduated: WHSS 2009 How I got into recreation: Working at a retirement home and involvement in sports Future: Therapeutic Recreation
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What is Recreation and Leisure? Two different elements of the field Recreation Organized Skills based programming Not always a personal choice Leisure Based on an individuals own desires State of mind Free time
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Icebreaker activity
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How does the game relate? Teamwork Communication Balance and moderation Fun
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Program Specifics-What is the Rec & Leisure program? Teamwork and group dynamics Leadership Community based programming Communication Program design Field experience
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Program opportunities In the field connections Placements Volunteer opportunities Personal growth Team development Flexibility Hands-on opportunities
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Why I chose Recreation and Leisure Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AXeb- j2k_c&feature=results_video
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Personal benefits and Highlights Yee Haw Farms program kick off Year one Dynamics of Leadership— ”Go Do Good” Group Dynamics Minute-to-win-it challenge week Leadership camp
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Year one placement Six volunteer experiences March break block Year two placement Term one and two placements Parks Recreation Ontario Conference Student Teacher relationships Strong community relations
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Future Career opportunities and Other opportunities Public Sector Non-profit Private sector
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Benefits of Conestoga Conestoga Recreation and Leisure Program pioneer Small class sizes Connections with outside agencies Teacher relations Recreation centre Varsity teams Intramurals Free fitness classes Strong college community
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Thank you for listening! Contact information: Jordan Bowker Jbowker-cc@conestogac.on.ca John Kearsley Jkearsley-cc@conestogac.on.ca Jordan Parkinson Jparkinson-cc@conestogac.on.ca Danielle Courtis Dcourtis-cc@conestogac.on.ca Department contacts: Norma McDonald-Ewing newing@conestogac.on.ca Jodi Murray jmurray@conestogac.on.ca
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