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Module Code - Title:

OT6051 - SCIENCE OF OCCUPATION

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

3

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

1

Private

3

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

Syllabus:

Occupation: health and well-being. Humans as occupational beings: Defining occupation and related constructs. The dynamics of occupation. Occupational justice: A history of occupation in societies รป occupation as means to health over time. Flow theory and exploration of optimal experience. A history of occupational therapy in health and social care: the institutional, socio-political influences on occupation

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Appraise occupation as a treatment medium in relation to well being and health

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Respect individual, groups and communities differing occupational needs Act in a culturally competent manner.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

Discuss the historical development of occupational therapy and occupational science Examine flow experience Create meaningful occupation experiences

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Molinuex, M. (Ed). (2004) Occupation for occupational therapists , Blackwell Science
Kronenberg, F. Algada, S, S., Pollard, P. (2005) Occupational Therapy without borders: Learning form the spirit of survivors. , Elsevier
Clark, F. (1996) Occupational Science: An Evolving Discipline. , F A Davis.
Whiteford, G, & Wright-St Clair, V. (2004) Occupation & Practice in Context. , Elsevier.

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

ANNMARIE.MORRISSEY@UL.IE