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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!

12/05/2025

Over the past three weeks in PRTM 3220: Facilitation Techniques in RT, our junior cohort has been hard at work leading their own interventions for assigned populations. Some of the creative activities included holiday-themed balloon volleyball, Coping Skills Jeopardy, and Memory Jars—just to name a few!

These facilitation sessions give students the opportunity to apply what we've covered this semester, including facilitation skills and techniques, trauma-informed care, activity analysis, phases and processing, evidence-based practice, and more. We’re proud of the thoughtful, engaging work they’ve been doing! 🎉

12/04/2025

Calling all future and current Rec Therapists! 🙌
Temple University’s RT Evidence-Based Practice Conference is coming April 24, 2026!
Virtual conference dates: 4/29–5/13
Perfect chance to expand your skills, earn knowledge, and network with RT pros 💜🧡
🔗 Learn more at the link above!

12/03/2025

So proud of our RT student, Kathyrn Brock, for passing the NCTRC exam! 🎉 Your journey is just beginning! 🌟

12/02/2025

Current Rec Therapy students — this one’s just for you! 💜 Take a donut break with us on Dec 4th and recharge before finals hit. 🍩 We'll be in the Sirrinty Corner (Sirrine Hall lobby area).

11/27/2025

🍁🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from the CURT family to yours! 🍁🧡

We are grateful for our students, faculty, alumni, and community partners who make our program so special. Wishing you a restful, joy-filled holiday surrounded by good food, good company, and gratitude. 🦃✨

11/26/2025

Prisma Health’s Roger C Peace - Unity Park is hiring a Recreational Therapist to run adaptive wellness programs. Let’s build a more inclusive, active, healthy community — together.
Link to apply is in our bio!

11/25/2025

🎉 Congrats to Dr. Brandi Crowe (CU Recreational Therapy), Dr. Karen Kemper (CU Public Health Sciences), and Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck (UT Graduate School) on their recent publication in *OBM Geriatrics*! 🧡

Their article, “Barriers Encountered when Implementing a Community Evidence-based Fall Prevention Program,” explores real-world challenges and insights in supporting older adults’ safety and wellbeing.

🔗 Read the full text here: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/geriatrics/geriatrics-09-04-330

11/20/2025

✨ RT Job Alert! ✨
Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, MD is NOW HIRING Therapeutic Recreator I & II positions! Applications close 12/1/25 — perfect for new grads or those looking to start their RT career strong. 💪🏽🧡

If you're passionate about helping others through recreation and want to grow in a supportive clinical setting, this is your sign to apply!

🔗 Link in bio to learn more + apply.

11/18/2025

🌟 Undergraduate Student Feature 🌟

Join us in congratulating Abby Seay, who is wrapping up her Fall 2025 internship with The Rainbow Gang in Anderson, SC! 🎉

Throughout her internship, Abby has worked with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—leading music and art-based interventions, movement and exercise programs, and other community-focused activities that make a difference every day. 💜

We’re so proud of you, Abby! 🧡

11/13/2025

🌴✨ Save the Date! ✨🌴

The 2026 ATRA Annual Conference is heading to Orange County, California! Mark your calendars for October 17–19, 2026. Join us for a weekend of professional development, networking, and inspiration with fellow recreational therapists.

📍 Location: Brea, Orange County, CA
📅 Dates: October 17–19, 2026

Stay tuned for more details and registration information. We can't wait to see you in SoCal! 🌊🌟

11/12/2025

🎯 Calling all coaches and recreation therapists! Join BlazeSports Institute for Adaptive Sports and Recreation for a virtual ParaSport Coaching webinar on Nov 20, 2025 | 10:45am–1:30pm EST. Earn 2.25 CEUs while learning about adaptive sport research, veteran adaptive sports, and boosting girls’ participation in adaptive sports! 🌟

🔗 More info & registration: https://blazesports.org/training/conference/

11/10/2025

We’re to celebrate Dr. Jacqueline L. D**e, Dr. Jasmine Townsend, Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Dr. Brandi Crowe, and Lisa Loar for their recent publication in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal:
“A Systematic Review and Critique of Recreational Therapy-Specific Literature Regarding Substance Use Disorders.” 👏

This important study examines the current state of recreational therapy practice for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) — identifying evidence-based approaches, research gaps, and opportunities to strengthen RT interventions within treatment and recovery. 💪

We’re especially proud of our Clemson RT faculty contributors — Dr. Jasmine Townsend, Dr. Brandi Crowe, and former faculty Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck — for their leadership and continued impact on the advancement of therapeutic recreation research. 🌟

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Sirrine Hall
Clemson, SC
29634

Telephone

+18646563400

Website

https://linktr.ee/clemsonrectherapy

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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.