Child and Recreation Programme
This program is for those of you who want to work with children, teenagers, and adults. You will learn about people of different ages and with different conditions. You can start working right after the education or continue studying. Basic eligibility is included in the program to be able to pursue higher education.
What You Will Learn
- You learn about people’s learning and growth, cooperation and communication.
- You train to meet other people and develop your ability to be sensitive to their needs.
- You will think about how people live together and what opportunities they have to develop.
- You learn about health and the work environment.
- The program emphasizes ethics, democratic values, and human rights.
- Parts of the education take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks (Internship/APL).
Specializations and Jobs:
Leisure and Health
You learn about leisure, health, and wellness.
Job examples:
- Staff at swimming facilities/sports halls
- Ski instructor
- Health coach
- Personal trainer
Educational and Social Work
You learn about the learning and growth of children and teenagers. You learn how to interact with people in different situations and how to provide good support and service.
Job examples:
- Childcare worker
- Teaching assistant
- Personal assistant
- Work with support and service in the disability sector
- Security guard
Continue Studying?
Do you want to pursue higher education after high school? Here are some examples. You can continue at either a university or a vocational college.
- Physiotherapist
- Teacher
- Massage therapist
- Treatment educator, support educator, or integration educator