Humans as occupational beings

In this unit you will focus on the relationship between occupation health and well-being that supports occupational therapy practice from a lifespan perspective. You will also explore experiences of engaging in the occupation from psychological and occupational processes inherent in development. Throughout the unit, you will examine the progressive cognitive, behavioural, emotional, psychosocial and occupational changes occurring with age and when people's occupations are disrupted through disability, illness or occupational deprivation. You will engage in experiential activities, self-reflection as well as interactive and experiential learning and teaching to develop your skills in occupational analysis, critical appraisal of literature and research, teamwork, client centred practice and culturally sensitive intentional communication. During this unit, you will undertake practice education throughout the term.