The Nova Scotia Recreation Professionals in Health, is an Association that was formed on September 30, 1994. More than fifty (50) Recreation Professionals from all regions of Nova Scotia participated in the formation of this organization. N.S.R.P.H. allows for Recreation Professionals from around the province to communicate, network, share concerns and ideas, as well as advocate for the necessity and benefits of recreation in the health care system.

Mission Statement

N.S.R.P.H Association supports its members by facilitating professional development in the recreation health field. We provide a network to enhance communication, information exchange, advocacy, and resources within our membership, with other related agencies and interested persons.

Mandate

• To facilitate professional development in the field of Recreation in Health.
• To be actively involved in the development of service standards for Recreation Professionals in Health.
• To design, advocate and administer a Provincial Registration Process for Recreation Professionals in Health.
• To work and cooperate with other disciplines, regulatory bodies and agencies to improve the leisure lifestyle of individuals in Community Continuing Care Centres.
• To create awareness of the importance and need for recreation services in health.
• To provide a system for exchanging information, resources, ideas and relevant issues through meetings, workshops, correspondence and newsletters.
• To work with post secondary institutions to develop pre-employment education programs with the emphasis on the delivery of recreation services to people with a special need in the province of Nova Scotia.
• To evaluate the mandate of the Nova Scotia Recreation Professionals in Health annually at a conference.