THE PROGRAM
Recreation graduates acquired a liberal education which allows them to understand the complex challenges and issues influencing culture and life in society. In addition, they studied the various components of the field of recreation in preparation for working in dynamic systems dedicated to the development of leisure services. The purpose of the program was to develop individuals to fulfill management roles in a variety of recreation and leisure settings, such as recreation programmers and leaders, administrators, cultural recreation facility managers, consultants, outdoor specialists, tourism developers and entrepreneurs. This section provides insight into the origins of Acadia Recreation degree, key factors that have influenced its development, the nature of the curriculum, some of the traditions associated with Acadia Recreation, and the nature and scope of the Honours and Masters options.