Career fit quiz

Is Recreational Therapist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the recreational therapist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the recreational therapist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to help people heal
Statement 2 of 8I love games, arts or sports
Statement 3 of 8I’m creative
Statement 4 of 8I’m patient
Statement 5 of 8I like working on healthcare teams
Statement 6 of 8I want meaningful work
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus internship training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,960 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Recreational therapists plan and lead activities such as games, arts, sports and outings to help people with illnesses or disabilities improve their health and quality of life.

  • Assess patients’ needs and interests
  • Plan therapeutic recreation programs
  • Lead individual and group activities
  • Adapt activities for abilities
  • Track progress toward goals

Read a full day in the life or see recreational therapist salary data.

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