Prerequisites for Module
BSc (Hons) Occuaptional Therapy or equivalent
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the student to explore the discipline of occupational science from its development to it's impact on contemporary occupational therapy practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explore the development of occupational science as an academic discipline.
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Critically debate the application of occupational science to contemporary occupational therapy practice
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Indicative Module Content
Occupational science, cultural and historical context. The relationship of occupation to health and well being in individuals and communities. Occupational perspectives of health, occupational risk factors.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | online discussions
| 6 |
Directed Study
| | Online learning activities
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 24 |
| Mode of Delivery
Online discussions, online learning activities and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2
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All learning outcomes are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CHRISTIANSEN C. H., & TOWNSEND E. A., 2010 Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living. 2nd ed. New Jersey Person
| | 2. | KRAMER P., HINOJOSA J., & ROYEEN C. B., 2003 Perspectives in human occupation: Participation in life. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
| | 3. | SCAFFA M. E., REITA S. M., & PIZZI M.A., 2010 Occupational therapy in the promotion of wellness. Philadelphia: F, A Davis Company.
| | 4. | WATSON R., SWARTZ, L., 2004 Transformation through occupation. London: Whurr Publishers.
| | 5. | WILCOCK A. A., 2006 An occupational perspective of health 2nd edition. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc.
| | 6. | ZEMKE R., & CLARKE F., 1996 (Eds.) Occupational science: the evolving discipline.. Philadelphia, PA: F.A Davis Company.
| | 7. | In additions students will be directed to relevent professional journals.
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