
UW Rec and Leisure
@uwrecandleisure
The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is concerned with the ways in which health and well-being are enhanced through the effective use of leisure.
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Always insightful having guest speakers in our classes! Thank you, Allister Scorgie from Explore Waterloo Region for joining REC 219 this week.

We spy Dr. Zara Rafferty and Dr. Luke R. Potwarka (he/him) 👀

Check out what RLS's Dr. Troy Daniel Glover has to say about the necessity of bike lanes for street safety! 🚴♂️

Have a listen to the latest Nish Vibes episode to hear @Myeengun Henry and Vivek Goel discuss the University’s long-term vision for Indigenization and reconciliation.



Check out what Troy Daniel Glover has to say about trick-or-treating in relation to neighbourhoods! 🍭🍬

Yesterday Dr. Luke R. Potwarka (he/him)'s REC 101 had a special guest, Richard Norman from UnitedWeCurl , thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge with us!





This week, Dr. Katie Misener's REC 313 (Amateur Sport from Playground to Podium) students had the opportunity to learn from Romas Keliacius and Karly Brush, from the City of Hamilton. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us!



Proud to announce that University of Waterloo is ranked #1 in Canada and #13 in the world for Hospitality & Tourism Management in the 2024 ARWU Subject Rankings! 🎉🌍uwaterloo.ca/recreation-and…

Our very own Ryan Snelgrove has been quoted in The Guardian for his outstanding research on sport professionalization of youth, efforts to make sports more inclusive and boosting participation! Read more in the article here 🔗 theguardian.com/wellness/2024/…

Check out Troy Daniel Glover on CBC Radio's The Current and learn how to get to know your neighbours! cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Dr. Bryan Smale, director of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing and UW Rec and Leisure professor emeritus, highlights the pivotal role of social connectedness and volunteering in enhancing quality of life. Read more: bit.ly/4hpemFb