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A Dynamic Duo: Therapeutic Recreation student and a Therapy Dog in training

November 15, 2021

Therapeutic Recreation student Kayla Breeden completes a unique opportunity to make a big impact training a therapy dog for service.

A student with the service dog in training. - A masked student sits on a wooden bench beside a yellow Labrador retriever wearing a blue graduation cap. The dog wears a blue and yellow Canine Companions vest and sits calmly at the student’s side. The student has long hair, a blue top, jeans, and holds the dog’s leash. The pair pose indoors against a plain wall, suggesting a graduation or milestone

Sportable Visits Longwood's Therapeutic Recreation Program

April 13, 2021

The therapeutic recreation department hosted Richmond adaptive sports provider, Sportable. Along with presenting on various adaptive sports and adaptations, students were able to try out various adaptive sports equipment.

A student trials a handcycle. - A student uses a handcycle on a campus walkway during an outdoor activity. They wear a helmet and face mask while pedaling the handcycle. Other students and instructors stand nearby observing and offering guidance. Brick academic buildings, trees, and a Longwood banner frame the background.

Therapeutic Recreation

February 23, 2021

The Longwood Therapeutic Recreation Program – We bring recreation to life!

TR Talk: Faculty Are Finding Ways to Connect With Students From Afar

April 10, 2020

Despite not being able to meet in person, TR Faculty are finding creative ways for their students to have a social outlet and connect with not only them, but with their peers.

YouTube Stars of "Role with Cole" Zoom with Therapeutic Recreation Students

April 03, 2020

YouTubers Cole and Charisma didn't want to let online learning keep them from a scheduled visit with Longwood University TR students. On Friday April 3rd, they zoomed for an hour-long discussion with students about life with quadriplegia.

picture of a zoom conference - Two students appear side by side speaking during a Zoom video call. They sit indoors and smile while addressing the camera. Other participants are visible in smaller tiles across the top of the screen. The Zoom interface, including controls and participant names, frames the meeting view.

Therapeutic Recreation Organization Hosts Sportable

February 21, 2020

On Tuesday February 18th, Therapeutic Recreation Organization (TRO), the student organization for Therapeutic Recreation majors at Longwood, hosted Richmond-based adaptive sports organization Sportable, during their monthly meeting.