Summary of content

This module introduces students to key factors affecting occupational performance across the lifespan, including a range of health conditions. Using an occupational perspective and biopsychosocial frameworks, students will explore the interrelationship between occupational performance, health, and wellbeing.

Students will learn about the impact on occupational performance of body structures and functions, as well as wider human and environmental factors. They will develop knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including major organ systems such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. Building on this, they will examine the prevalence and aetiology of a range of health conditions and critically consider their impact on individuals’ occupational performance and participation, as well as broader implications for communities and populations.

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