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Therapeutic Recreation:  Intervention Programming Theory - TRDC 1010

Explore the stages of program development, implementation, and evaluation for clients of a variety of life stages, cultures, and conditions. You will focus on the assistant’s role in the therapeutic recreation process. Learn best practices for selecting activities, engaging clients in active participation, and observing, reporting, documenting, and evaluating responses to a variety of intervention programs. Individual, small group, and large group intervention programs will be reviewed.

Note: Prerequisites: COMM 1001, RHAB 1001, WELL 1000. Restricted to Therapeutic Recreation and Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 10994 A01 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Wed: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Thu: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 20489 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 40980 O01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 10995 O01 No

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Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 4-credit course $660 $695.50 $1,355.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 4-credit course $1996 $695.50 $2,691.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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