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ASU Downtown: School of Community Resources and Development
Arizona State University Therapeutic Recreation Curriculum Check Sheets: 2006-2007 Catalog Year 2007-2008 Catalog Year scroll to: ASU Downtown, College of Public Programs
Certification: Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Today demanding employment market requires recreation therapists to demonstrate that they are educated and qualified to practice. Within the realm of recreation therapy services, the CTRS is the benchmark of quality. Among the myriad of vital reasons to become certified as a CTRS there are three general perspectives: 1. Ethical Perspective: As a professional you are expected to become credentialed in your field. 2. Professional Perspective: Certification provides guidance to employers about your qualifications; it demonstrates you have met the standards generally recognized and accepted by professional peers, colleagues and employers. 3. Societal Perspective: Certification elevates the stature of Therapeutic Recreation services in the eyes of the public, regulators and employment sector. The certification process may provide a level of protection for the consumers of Therapeutic Recreation services.
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Arizona State University, Downtown College of Public Programs School of Community Resources & Development 411 N. Central Ave. Suite 550 Phoenix, AZ 85004-2139 |
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1. Improves physical abilities—muscle strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, mobility, and range of motion. 2. Builds confidence and self-esteem—focusing on strengths and developing and enhancing skills. 3. Promotes greater self-reliance—essential to independent living. 4. Eases fear, anger, isolation, loneliness, and despair—ensuring peace of mind. 5. Strengthens interpersonal skills—encouraging individuals to join activities that nurture social relationships and create a feeling of group acceptance. 6. Manages stress—through activities that relax both mind and body. 7. Enriches the quality of life—by providing opportunities for creativity and self-expression. 8. Teaches responsibility—helps individuals learn to accept responsibility for their actions, their leisure, and their lives. 9. Provides opportunities to learn by doing—giving themselves credit for their efforts and achievements. 10. Provides ways to set goals—that challenge individuals to do their best. 11. Provides ways to express feelings—in positive and effective ways. 12. Provides ways to act assertively—standing up for their rights without infringing on the rights of others. 13. Provides opportunities to learn new approaches to old skills—to continue to enjoy leisure, and live as independently as possible. 14. Provides opportunities to develop new interests—that take advantage of existing skills and require the development of new skills. 15. Uses leisure well—by participating in positive, constructive activities—which can be fun at the same time. |
15 Therapeutic Recreation outcome benefits!!!! |
BS in parks and recreation Management,With an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation |
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Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association Student Club At Arizona State University |
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(Life + Balance) x Fun = Therapeutic Recreation |
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Adaptive Skiing |
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Therapeutic Recreation Program |
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Arizona State University’s Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) bachelors degree offers a Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis which will expand a student’s professional, interpersonal, and leadership skills; and trains students to serve people with limitations by helping them make the most of their lives: physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. These skills will be applied in a variety of settings that will include opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
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