OCCT1210
Introduction to the Science of Occupation
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of humans as occupational beings. It will introduce students to the theory, principles and fundamental concepts of occupational science as they apply to healthy individuals, groups, organisations and commmunities through case based teaching..
This course is available to any student with an interest in health and human occupation.
| Objectives | 1. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical underpinnings of occupational science related to human health and wellbeing 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between health and occupation. 3. Relate concepts of health and wellbeing in the Australian population to the occupation of individuals and communities in familiar contexts. 4. Discuss occupational science topics and concepts presented in the lectures, tasks, and from readings and summarise these concepts in written form. 5. Analyse and apply theoretical concepts of occupation to broader issues of health and wellbeing. |
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| Content | The course will consist of fixed resource sessions to discuss and further explore the concepts presented in the lectures. Fixed resource sessions with topics including: Introduction to occupational science Historical perspective Relationship between occupation and health Occupational terminology of occupational justice including; occupational imbalance, occupational alienation, occupational deprivation Socio-cultural influences on occupation Core concepts of wellbeing, meaning, flow and creativity |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks |