Clemson University Recreational Therapy

Clemson University Recreational Therapy Official page for Clemson University’s Recreational Therapy program, part of the department. We look forward to hearing from you.

Visit our Linktree for more: linktr.ee/clemsonrectherapy Our RT program at Clemson University has grown tremendously! Our faculty continues to excel and we have completely revitalized our undergraduate and graduate curriculum! We now offer BS, MS (online and in-person), and PhD (online and in person) level courses in RT. Here is additional information about our faculty:

Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck:
https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/mvp
Dr. Jasmine Townsend: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/jntowns
Dr. Brandi Crowe: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/bmcrowe
Dr. Stephen Lewis: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/stlewis
Dr. Em Adams: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/emiliea

Good things are happening in the Clemson University Recreational Therapy program!

We’re to celebrate Dr. Tania Santiago Perez, Clemson Recreational Therapy alum, and Lori Koplin, for their recent publ...
11/05/2025

We’re to celebrate Dr. Tania Santiago Perez, Clemson Recreational Therapy alum, and Lori Koplin, for their recent publication in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal! 🙌

Their article, “Pickle Squad: Intervention Protocol for Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD),” introduces an innovative pickleball-based therapeutic recreation program designed to build self-determination, motivation, and sport-specific skills among young adults with I/DD. 🎾💪

This work highlights the power of recreation therapy to promote inclusion, confidence, and independence through meaningful leisure participation. 🌟

Congratulations to both authors on advancing the field of Recreational Therapy and inspiring the next generation of practitioners! 👏

Want to make a difference AND have fun doing it? 🏕💚Camp Spearhead in Greenville, SC is looking for:✨ Weekend volunteers ...
11/05/2025

Want to make a difference AND have fun doing it? 🏕💚

Camp Spearhead in Greenville, SC is looking for:
✨ Weekend volunteers (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
💼 Paid summer staff for 2026

If you’re passionate about recreation, inclusion, and working with people with disabilities — this is your chance to shine! 🌟

📎 Check out the flyers for more details.
👉 Apply here:
🔹 Volunteer: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampSpearhead/CampSpearheadsTheWeekendProgramVolunteerApplication
🔹 Staff: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CampSpearhead/_2026SpearheadStaffInterestForm

🏀 ⚽ Ready to level up your coaching skills? BlazeSports is hosting a virtual Certified Adaptive Coaches Training on Oct ...
10/28/2025

🏀 ⚽ Ready to level up your coaching skills? BlazeSports is hosting a virtual Certified Adaptive Coaches Training on Oct 30–31, 2025! Learn all about disability awareness, adaptive equipment, athlete safety, and more. Don’t miss this chance to make sports accessible for everyone! 🌟

🔗 More info & registration: www.blazesports.org/casc

We’re of our incredible graduate students, faculty, and recent alumni who represented Clemson at the American Therapeu...
10/24/2025

We’re of our incredible graduate students, faculty, and recent alumni who represented Clemson at the American Therapeutic Recreation Association’s 2025 Summit on the Future of Recreational Therapy in San Antonio, TX! 🧡🐾

Our CURT-affiliated presenters — including Nikki Abbott, Dr. Em Adams, Dr. Brent Hawkins, Dr. Ashley Bowen, Dr. Brandi Crowe, Nicole Entrup, Dr. Sarah Fischer, Sean Gartland, Dr. Stephen Lewis, Dr. Kaitlin Mueller, Dr. Alicia Pola, Rita Penniman, Jessica Scibilia, Dr. Allie Thomas, Dr. Jasmine Townsend, and Dr. Derek Whaley — shared their expertise on innovative and impactful topics such as:

🎯 ATRA’s RT Scope of Practice
💡 RT Services & Medicaid Waivers
🏅 Adaptive Sports
🌿 Nature-Based Interventions for Veterans
🎨 Expressive Arts
🔒 RT in Forensic & Correctional Settings

Their work continues to shape the future of the recreational therapy field — and we couldn’t be prouder to see Clemson represented on the national stage! 🙌

Imagine spending Spring Break in Italy 🇮🇹 watching the 2026 Paralympic Games — and earning class credit while you’re at ...
10/22/2025

Imagine spending Spring Break in Italy 🇮🇹 watching the 2026 Paralympic Games — and earning class credit while you’re at it! 🧡

Join PRTM 3480: Paralympic Experiences in Italy to explore adaptive sport, culture, and inclusion on a global level 🌎✨

📧 Questions? Reach out to Dr. Jasmine Townsend or Dr. Skye Arthur-Banning!

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊
The Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium is coming to Virginia Beach, VA, on March 26–27, 2026! ☀...
10/14/2025

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊

The Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium is coming to Virginia Beach, VA, on March 26–27, 2026! ☀️

Join professionals, educators, and students from across the region for two days of learning, networking, and celebrating the impact of Recreational Therapy. 💜🧡

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
Join us at the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association’s Fall Forum on October 24, 2025, in M...
10/10/2025

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Join us at the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association’s Fall Forum on October 24, 2025, in Morganton, NC!

It’s a great opportunity to connect with professionals, expand your knowledge, and celebrate the power of therapeutic recreation. 💪🧡💜

📅 Register now: https://www.ncrta.org/conferences/2025-fall-forum/



🧡 Clemson Recreational Therapy in Action!Dr. Brandi Crowe (CU Recreational Therapy) teamed up with Dr. Karen Kemper (CU ...
10/07/2025

🧡 Clemson Recreational Therapy in Action!

Dr. Brandi Crowe (CU Recreational Therapy) teamed up with Dr. Karen Kemper (CU Public Health Sciences), Dr. Jessica Avilés (CU Industrial Engineering), Dr. Stephen Chen and his students (Bob Jones University), Susan Cannon (Bon Secours LifeWise Program), and Amanda Davis (Bon Secours Nursing) to provide fall risk screenings for community-dwelling older adults during the Bon Secours St. Francis Fall Prevention Event.

🍂 Promoting safety, wellness, and independence—one step at a time!

🎥 Learn more about the event: https://www.foxcarolina.com/video/2025/09/24/bon-secours-fall-prevention-event/
📚 Explore fall prevention resources:
🔹 https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html
🔹 https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources/index.html

Over the past two weeks, PRTM 3230: Professional Preparation in RT Practice has been sharpening their interview skills w...
10/02/2025

Over the past two weeks, PRTM 3230: Professional Preparation in RT Practice has been sharpening their interview skills with Mrs. Zikeya Hickman-Glanton.

✨ Last week, students took part in Speed Interviewing—a fun twist on “Speed Dating” where they practiced answering situational and behavioral questions using the STAR method, all within a set time before moving on to the next challenge.

✨ This week, they stepped it up with Mock Interviews! Dressed to impress and resumes in hand, students were interviewed by our very own PRTM faculty and staff: Dr. Bob Barcelona Jr., Dr. Brandi Crowe, Mrs. Ariel Bailey, Ms. Annette Parker, and Mr. Matt Whinghter.

🌟 Big things are happening in PRTM 4220! 🌟Students in Dr. Jasmine Townsend’s Management of Recreational Therapy Services...
09/25/2025

🌟 Big things are happening in PRTM 4220! 🌟

Students in Dr. Jasmine Townsend’s Management of Recreational Therapy Services course are hard at work developing Written Plans of Operation (WPOs) for seven Parks & Recreation Departments across Upstate SC that currently don’t offer Recreational Therapy (RT) programs. 💡

The goal? To create a resource that can help Parks & Rec departments launch future RT programs and expand access to these much-needed services! 🙌

We can’t wait to see the impact these projects will have on the community. 💜

🐅 CURT T-SHIRTS ARE COMING! 🧡We’re planning to order Clemson Rec Therapy (CURT) T-shirts and need your help! ✨ Fill out ...
09/24/2025

🐅 CURT T-SHIRTS ARE COMING! 🧡
We’re planning to order Clemson Rec Therapy (CURT) T-shirts and need your help!

✨ Fill out the quick interest form (link in bio) so we can decide on the style and how many to order.

💵 Payments will be cash only once finalized.

Thanks for helping us rep Rec Therapy in style! 🙌
Questions? Email zhickma@clemson.edu.

🏀 The 2025 Clemson Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is almost here! 🏆📅 October 11–12, 2025📍 Central Clemson Recr...
09/23/2025

🏀 The 2025 Clemson Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is almost here! 🏆

📅 October 11–12, 2025
📍 Central Clemson Recreation Center | Central, SC

Hosted by Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation, this event is sure to be an exciting weekend of competition and community.

💡 Want to get involved? We’re looking for volunteers!
👉 Scan the QR code below or email amalphr@clemson.edu to sign up.

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Our RT program at Clemson University is growing tremendously! Our faculty have grown to five members. We now offer an in-person BS, accelerated BS to MS (4+1), in-person and online MS, and in-person and online PhD level program in RT. Click here to learn more about our faculty and staff! https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/prtm/academics/undergraduate-degrees/recreational-therapy/faculty/index.html

Good things are happening in the Clemson University Recreational Therapy program! We look forward to hearing from you.