Future Undergraduates | Recreation and Leisure Studies | Applied Health Sciences

As a Recreation student you have two great ways to study - co-op or regular. Regardless of which path you choose, you’ll take the same academic courses, learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and have the support of friendly, helpful staff. To figure out which route is right for you, consider the following:

Co-op:

After first year, alternate between 4-month work terms, and 4-month study terms
Gain almost two years of work experience. View a list of sample jobs here.
Network with employers and build valuable contacts.
Earn money that can help you pay for your education. View the average salary range for students in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.

Regular:

Have your summers off to pursue jobs and other pursuits that are particular to your interests
Have consistency in your studies, social life and living arrangements
Graduate in 4 years, versus 5 years in co-op

Study/Work Sequence:

	Year 1			Year 2			Year 3			Year 4			Year 5
	F	W	S	F	W	S	F	W	S	F	W	S	F	W
Co-op	Study	Study	Off	Study	Work	Study	Work	Study	Work	Study	Work	Study	Work	Study
Regular	Study	Study	Off	Study	Study	Off	Study	Study	Off	Study	Study

F=fall (Sept.-Dec.); W=winter (Jan.-Apr.); S=spring (May-Aug.)

Applying:

When you submit your application to Recreation and Leisure Studies, you must indicate whether you would like to be considered for co-op. If you are interested in co-op, click the "Co-op - Yes" circle on the application form. If you're not granted a space in co-op you will be automatically considered for the regular program.

For more information about co-op programming at Waterloo, please visit the Co-operative Education website.

Experience: co-op or regular

Co-op:

Regular:

Study/Work Sequence:

Applying: