This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar for 2008-2009 (SPRING) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
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Gerontology-Based Therapeutic Recreation
Fall 2008 intake for this program has been postponed.
GBTR 1100 CR-3
Introduction to Aging
Students will explore concepts, theories, demographics and trends of aging and the community resources available for the older adult. They will explore the role of the gerontology-based therapeutic recreation practitioner. Students will explore personal attitudes towards wellness and aging.
Corequisites: GBTR 1110 & 1120 & 1130
Facets of Aging
Students will explore health challenges commonly found in the elder population and implications for the clients, societal relationships, and quality of life. They will explore client-focused care philosophy within the context of activity programming. Students will reflect on personal values and beliefs regarding death and dying.
Program Planning and Design
Students will explore models of practice in gerontology-based therapeutic recreation. They will examine the process of program planning and reflect upon their role in the delivery of programs.
Corequisites: GBTR 1100 & 1110 & 1130
Introduction to Fitness for Seniors
Students will learn the basis of human movement. They will design adapted exercise programs based on common health challenges experienced by seniors. Students will demonstrate a variety of exercises in a simulated environment.
Corequisites: GBTR 1100 & 1110 & 1120
Identity and Dementia
Students will explore the pathology of dementias and the variety of philosophies and models of practice in special care programming. They will integrate the concepts of personhood and client-centred care as they relate to persons with dementia and the community that supports them.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1100 & 1110 & 1120
Dementia Care Programming
Students will identify adaptations needed for programming for people at different stages of dementia. They will explore a variety of concepts, models and philosophies for implementing programs for people with different types of dementia.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1200
Leadership Skills
Students will analyze and discuss the importance of being role models and leaders of programs involving residents, volunteers, staff and family members. They will learn strategies to assume a leadership role.
Prerequisites: CAHS 1100
Professional Practice
Students will examine the continuing care system and professional roles and responsibilities of the gerontology-based therapeutic recreation practitioner. They will review client-focused philosophy utilized by the collaborative health care team and apply it to the development of individualized recreation care plans. Students will identify differences and common elements in assessment tools and types of charting.
Prerequisites: ABTY 1141 and GBTR 1120
Recreation Assessment and Planning
Students will examine the continuing care system and professional roles and responsibilities of the gerontology-based therapeutic recreation practitioner. They will apply the principles of person-centred practice to the development of individualized recreation care plans.
Prerequisites: ECHS 1125 and 1135 and GBTR 1120
Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity
Students will learn about prevalent ethnocultural beliefs, values, norms, and traditions and reflect on how these concepts affect gerontology-based therapeutic programs. They will explore their own cultural being and develop an awareness and understanding of ethnocultural groups different from their own. Students will apply this knowledge to planning a cultural event for a seniors setting.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1120
Valuing Ethnicity and Diversity
Students will learn about prevalent ethnocultural beliefs, values, norms, and traditions and reflect on how these concepts affect gerontology-based therapeutic programs. They will explore their own cultural being and develop an awareness and understanding of ethnocultural groups different from their own.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1120
Practicum I
Students will practise skills and apply theory while performing the duties of a gerontology-based therapeutic recreation programmer in external community settings. They will develop caring relationships with clients and respectful working relationships with peers and facility staff. Students will participate in seminars to discuss self, theory and practice issues.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1100 and 1111
Practicum 2
Students will practice skills and apply theory while performing the duties of a gerontology-based therapeutic recreation programmer in external community settings. They will develop caring relationships with clients and respectful working relationships with peers and facility staff. Students will participate in seminars to discuss self, theory and practice issues.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1250
Leadership in Therapeutic Recreation
Students will analyze the different leadership roles and responsibilities of a gerontology-based therapeutic recreation programmer in the workplace. They will analyze and discuss the importance of being role models and leaders of programs involving residents, volunteers, staff and family members. Students will reflect on how individuals and organizations contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1120 and 1150 and ECHS 1115 and 1125
Practicum III
Students will integrate and apply theoretical concepts from their coursework in a final practicum in an extended care or special care setting. They will develop caring relationships with clients and effective working relationships with peers and facility staff. Students will participate in seminars to discuss self, theory, and practice issues.
Prerequisites: GBTR 1255 and 1240