Therapeutic Recreation

What is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) promotes independence and a meaningful quality of life. Through recreation programs, therapeutic recreation specialists help those with disabilities or chronic illnesses:
           

• Learn new activities & develop life skills
• Increase physical fitness
• Elevate emotional health
• Gain independence
• Be included in community life

Job Opportunities in TR:

• Full time professional positions
• Summer jobs working in camps, recreation programs and on trips
• Seasonal part-time jobs leading or assisting with recreation programs

The job outlook in therapeutic recreation is posted here.
You can find information about the course work you need to become eligible to take the certification exam at http://nctrc.org/certification/.
The two major therapeutic recreation associations are ATRA and NTRS.