Contact:

Department of Kinesiology,
Recreation, and Sport
Arena C 06
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
812.237.2183
812.237.2493 (Fax)
Denise.Kassis@indstate.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Recreation & Non-Profit Leadership

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Recreation Therapy Concentration

Careers in

Physical rehabilitation
Mental health facilities
Hospital-based rehabilitation programs
Long-term care facilities for older adults
Adolescent treatment programs
Community-based intervention programs

The Recreation Therapist

is primarily prepared to work in treatment settings as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
assessed clients/patients
develops individualized treatment plans
addressed
- physical
- psychological
- emotional well-being of clients
used a variety of techniques including the use of
- arts and crafts
- play
- animals
- sports
- games
- dance and movement
- drama
- music
- community outings
helps individuals
- reduce depression, stress, and anxiety
- recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities
- build confidence
- socialize effectively
reduces or eliminates the effects of a wide range of
- illnesses
- disabilities
- secondary conditions
enables greater independence
- helping clients/patients make a successful transition back to their
  - homes
  - families
  - work
  - community
National Certification is offered through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Advisement Worksheet ()

Occupational Outlook for Recreation Therapy

I am a recreation Therapist Video

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