AH1S07 - Biopsychosocial Foundations for Occupational Participation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH1S07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biopsychosocial Foundations for Occupational Participation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Occupational Therapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Sally Scott-Roberts | ||
| Module Team: | Abigail Stephens, Zoe Williams, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100249 - occupational therapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module will promote the understanding of key biopsychosocial foundations that underpin occupational engagement, participation, and performance. Human anatomy, physiology, psychology, and sociology across the lifespan will be studied to provide a foundation for understanding the structure and function of the human body in relation to occupational participation and performance.
Content Summary
This module will enable students to develop an understanding of the body structure and function that enables participation in occupation.
Topics include:
Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neurology, normal movement and the structure and function of human movement to enable occupational participation.
Epigenomics and the interaction between genes and environmental factors, resulting in alterations to health and wellbeing. Understanding risk factors, and lifestyle and occupational choices that lead to common disease processes being triggered, accelerated, or reversed.
Sociological theories and their relevance through the lifespan to gain an understanding of behaviour, patterns of social relationships, social interactions, and culture in everyday life.
Psychological theories and their relevance through the lifespan and impact on occupational participation, including early childhood attachment, experiences and development, transitions through the lifespan, adjustments to life changes, stress and coping with realities, mental health, motivation, communication, interpersonal relationships, creativity, spirituality, and values.
Anthropology, sociocultural and humanity theories that impact development, opportunity, personal meaning, and choice.
Occupation-based scenarios and workshop activities, focusing on activities of childhood, adulthood and older adulthood will enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding to the biopsychosocial requirements for occupational participation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 15 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of key theories and knowledge of biopsychosocial sciences that underpin occupational analysis. |
| LO2 | Discuss how challenges or changes to body structure and function, the course of development, social or cultural disruption, or personal meaning alter people’s participation or experience of occupation |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Timed workstations with various activities including MCQs (Multiple Choice Quiz), short case studies, video clips etc. | 90 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| OSCE 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |