There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module allows you to examine and critique the central values and philosophy of Occupational Science and relate to the development of occupational therapy as a profession. The module will develop your critical understanding of, and your ability to evaluate, the importance of ‘occupation' to humans, across the lifespan. It will also develop your knowledge of the importance of occupation to health and well-being, and to consider concepts of occupational justice in relation to occupational choices and opportunities for people and their communities. As part of the module, you will critically analyse occupations by participating in, and analysing, the ways in which we occupy our time influencing health and well-being. This will allow you to justify occupation as an intervention.Your learning will be facilitated by studying the following components of occupation as a construct: Occupation and its relationship to health and well-being, including ideas of neutral occupations and occupational possibilities; Defining occupation and related constructs; The dynamic nature of occupation; Humans as occupational beings across the lifespan emphasizing life transitions, social and cultural diversity, and identity; Occupational justice: a history of occupation in societies, including the institutional, socio-political and cultural influences on occupation; The relevance of the history of occupational therapy in relation to the future of the profession and your own professional development

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explore how occupations and occupational experiences contribute to the health and well-being of humans across the lifespan.

LO2: Critique the evolution and development of occupational science and concepts of occupational justice, particularly in relation to life transitions, social and cultural diversity, inclusion, and identity.

LO3: Recognise and respect the for differing occupational needs of the people and their communities, in a non-discriminatory manner using cultural humility, recognising the impact of socio-cultural, political, and economic factors on occupational opportunities.

LO4: Analyse occupations and activities in terms of the elements contributing to the performance engagement and participation in occupations, drawing on relevant evidence sources.

LO5: Engage in critical analysis of the history of occupational therapy and relevance to the development of contemporary professional practice.

LO6: Critically reflect on your own occupations and how they influence your knowledge and developing skills in relation to the concept of humans as occupational beings.