Module Code - Title:
OT6051
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SCIENCE OF OCCUPATION
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
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:
Prime Texts:
Clark, F. (1996)
Occupational Science: An Evolving Discipline.
, F A Davis.
Whiteford, G, & Wright-St Clair, V. (2004)
Occupation & Practice in Context.
, Elsevier.
Kronenberg, F. Algada, S, S., Pollard, P. (2005)
Occupational Therapy without borders: Learning form the spirit of survivors.
, Elsevier
Molinuex, M. (Ed). (2004)
Occupation for occupational therapists
, Blackwell Science
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
ANNMARIE.MORRISSEY@UL.IE