Course coordinator
Professor Jennifer Fleming
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course provides an introduction & overview of concepts of the person, environment & occupation critical to the practice of occupational therapy & the links between participation, occupation and well-being. An activity analysis component aims to develop an understanding of, and skills in, analysis of occupations and activities.
Occupational therapists enable people to engage in occupationsﾠ(meaningful roles and daily activities) by analysingﾠand adapting occupations, empowering people ﾠto access resources within society, advocating for them, addressing body impairment and function and by creating physical, social and attitudinal ﾠenvironments ﾠthat optimize their participation.
This course will provide students with an introduction to core concepts, theories and models of occupational therapy practice. This foundational material will explore the complex relationship between people, their environment and occupations. This relationship between people, environment and occupation ﾠwill be explored in relation to 'occupational performance', health, wellbeing, and participation in society. Students studying this course will learn how to analyse activities and occupations for use in therapeutic encounters. Students will develop a working knowledge of three key occupational therapy theoretical models. This course willﾠ provide ﾠan introduction to an occupational perspective and ﾠcontemporary issues in occupational therapy.ﾠ
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY1101, OCTY1104, OCTY7809, OCTY7810
Restrictions
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy students
Course contact
Lecturer
Professor Jennifer Fleming
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
Dr Emma Crawford
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students in this course attend two 1.5 hour tutorials per week, on Monday and Wednesday. Students must choose a contact group that is compatible with their OCTY1102 class selection. Additional online theoretical content will be provided which students should complete prior to each tutorial. Students are individually responsible for making time in their schedule to view the relevant content (approx.1 hour per week online lecture plus readings) prior to attending tutorials. The online lecture is pre-recorded and is not scheduled in the timtetable.
Monday tutorial:ﾠ 12.00 - 1.30pm OR 1.30 - 3.00pm
Wednesday tutorial:ﾠ 9.00 - 10.30am OR 10.30am - 12.00pm
A detailed weekly timetable will be available on the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) web site.
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Aims and outcomes
This course provides an introduction to occupational therapy with an emphasis on understanding:
- occupation and related factors that contribute toﾠindividuals' healthy participation in life;
- the processes of occupational and activity analysis;
- the dynamic relationship between the 'person', the 'environment' and 'occupations' which results in 'occupational performance';
- the role of theory and models of practice inﾠunderstanding and communicating ‘occupational performance’
- contemporary issues in occupational therapy practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe factors influencing participation of individuals in meaningful life roles, and the impact of occupation on health and wellbeing.
LO2.
Use occupational therapy models to analyse the person, occupation and the environment (including culture) and the match that enables occupational performance.
LO3.
Recognise culture as significant to occupational performance and the importance of cultural competency in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
LO4.
Identify individuals' social and occupational roles and related occupations.
LO5.
Apply the processes of occupational and activity analysis to determine recommendations for improving engagement in purposeful and meaningful activities.
LO6.
Describe the role of occupational therapists in contemporary practice with individuals, groups, communities, and populations.
LO7.
Access and reference resources appropriately in assignment work
LO8.
Work effectively in small groups to apply occupational therapy practice processes
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Activity and Occupational Analysis
|
30% MUST PASS |
11/04/2025 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Fieldwork Report: Model Application
|
30% MUST PASS |
2/05/2025 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of semester Exam
|
40% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Activity and Occupational Analysis
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
11/04/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05, L07, L08
Task description
The assessment task involves identifying occupational orchestration, completing a thorough activity and occupational analysis on an activity of daily living, and comparing and contrasting activity and occupational analyses. The assignment will be completed in four parts over weeks 4-7 using a template provided on Learn.UQ. Students will work in pairs but submit individual written reports for assessment.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass this course overall.Submission guidelines
Submit your assignment via Learn.UQ (Turnitin) on the template along with a SHRS cover sheet, both provided on Learn.UQ. Submit in one combined document by the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% of the maximum mark per day.
Fieldwork Report: Model Application
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
2/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
During Semester One students will meet in pairs with a volunteer OT Learning Leader (a final year occupational therapy student) to learn about their experience on block clinical placement. OT Learning Leaders will be allocated by the course coordinator and contact details provided to student pairs. Each student in a pair will select a different occupational therapy model (OPMA or PEO) and use the model to analyse the occupational performance of the student within the clincial placement setting. The model application will be submitted in the form of an individual report for assessment.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
Submit your Fieldwork Report individually as an electronic document via Learn.UQ (Turnitin) by the due date. Attach a completed SHRS Assignment Cover sheet to your assignment and submit in one combined document.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% of the maximum mark per day.
End of semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
The end of semester exam will be an in-person exam. Questions will be drawn from the weekly study questions and tutorial exercises. When formulating answers to the exam questions, students will be expected to draw on knowledge from all course material including required readings, pre-recorded lectures, tutorial activities and content, and study questions as well as Learn.UQ (Blackboard) materials made available to support student learning.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam. Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - Deferring an exam. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this exam to pass the course overall.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage fromﾠall assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage fromﾠall assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage fromﾠall assessment of 45 - 54%.ﾠ A grade of 3 willﾠbe awarded to a studentﾠwho achieves 55% or higher but who do not pass the 'must pass' assessment itemsﾠnoted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 55 - 64%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 65ﾠ- 74%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 75 - 84%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 85 - 100%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below.</p> |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items. You must pass ALL assessment items to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher each individual ‘must pass’ assessment itemﾠmust have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Resubmission/Resit of assessment
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the Activity Analysis and Fieldwork Report areﾠeligible for consideration of the resubmission/resit option if the assessment item wasﾠsubmitted/completed on time.
After resubmission or resit, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resit/resubmission for an assessment item and do not attend on/submit by the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment/granted an extension.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of one resubmission or resit option for this course.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Learn.UQ - Communityﾠ and Course Sites
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Learning Management System Learn.UQ (https://learn.uq.edu.au) for all courses in the BOccThy(Hons). You are expected to login to Learn.UQ daily as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the school communicates with you regarding the program. ﾠThe Learn.UQ course sites are used to provide course-specific announcements, lecture notes, lecture theatre recordings, timetables, manuals for practicals, tutorials and placements, sample exam papers, etc. In some courses, assessment is also required to be submitted electronically via the Learn.UQ course site and your grades/feedback will be provided online (see each ECP and course Learn.UQ site for specific guidance).
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Fieldwork |
Final year student interview Working in teams, you will be required to consult with an OT Learning Leader who is a final year occupational therapy student to learn about their clinical placement experience in occupational therapy. The OT Learning Leader will be allocated by the course coordinator. This component requires completion of a report (compiled and submitted individually). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07, L08 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial This course features interactive tutorials in a workshop format to support theoretical content that must be viewed prior to each tutorial. Students are required to attend the allocated 1.5 hour Monday tutorial AND the allocated 1.5 hour Wednesday tutorial each week. New content will be delivered at each workshop. Due to the interactive nature of the workshops not all discussion can be captured on audiorecordings so students are encouraged to attend in person. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L08 |
Not Timetabled |
Pre-recorded lectures, reading, and reflecting Independent study from the pre-recorded lecture material, required resources and other recommended readings on Learn.UQ. Weekly study questions will be provided to assist with revision of material and exam preparation. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Library tutorial This compulsory online tutorial will support students to gain the maximum benefit of the library. The skills gained from this tutorial will be applicable to your assessment in this course as well as future courses. This activity is not timetabled. Learning outcomes: L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: