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Students with a Bachelor's of Kinesiology, course work
from CRDS (as part of their minor) and two years experience
in the field can apply to be registered through the Canadian
Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (RRP: Registered
Rehabilitation Professional) in the following areas:
Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability
Management
Kinesiology background gives students the ability to understand
ergonomics, biomechanics, assessment and how to adapt and
facilitate movement and workplace routines
Inclusive practices in Physical Education
For pedagogy students wishing to enter the MT program.
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation within congregate care facilities
for children and seniors. May specialize in adapted fitness
and sport, recreation within Municipal programs, Options,
Coaching.
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Courses in the Minor
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Two half course equivalents from the following
Introductory courses:
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CORE 205:
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History and Systems in Community Rehabilitation
Introduces topics in this rapidly human service industry.
Students lean about various support systems that are
available for persons with disabilities. This is delivered
on campus with volunteer placement in an adapted leisure
or exercise setting.
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CORE 207:
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Approaches to Community Rehabilitation Practice
Provides an overview of the many approaches used in
the fields of rehabilitation and disability. Students
in this on campus course gain firsthand experience
through labs and practica in areas such as remedial
teaching, counseling and adapting environments.
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CORE 209:
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Disability in Theory and Everyday Life
Offered on campus as a way of introducing students
to current theoretical and research issues throughout
the life span that impact on attitudes and services
to people with disabling conditions.
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CORE 307 Series:
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Community Rehabilitation Practice
A set of five online courses designed for students
interested in registration as a rehabilitation professional.
Students enrolled will work with students from other
disciplines and working professionals. Course topics
include: Life span perspectives, Introduction to Assessment,
Individualized Planning, Intervention Strategies,
Professional ethics.
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Two half course practica:
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CORE 485, 487, 589.01,.02, .03, .04, .05, one in
an adapted setting.
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Three required Kinesiology courses:
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KNES 367:
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Adapted Physical Activities
Provides and examination of specific problems within
the psychomotor domain along with resources and techniques
for their remediation
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KNES 569:
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Rehabilitation through Recreational Activities
Issues of planning and implementing recreation, health
and wellness programs for persons with disabilities
and health concerns.
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KNES 369:
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Physical Activity and Aging
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Three required CORE courses:
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CORE 301 Series:
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Two of Health Foundations for Disabled Children,
Adult Onset Disabilities and Disabled Seniors.
These three online quarter courses are designed for
those with or taking Anatomy and Physiology. Students
use guided worksheets, case studies and on line forums
to extend knowledge of body systems associated with
disabilities to enhancing participation and inclusion
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CORE 470 Series:
CORE 471
CORE 473
CORE 475
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One of Community Rehabilitation Practice and Special
Needs Children (471), Career Development (473) and
Seniors (475).
Students explore current professional practices within
the major service delivery options.
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CORE 569:
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Emotional Disturbance related to Disability
Social/cultural context of difficulties faced by people
with disabilities and clinical issues such as post
traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, addictions,
thought and behavior disorders.
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