James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

OT2015 - Physical and Cognitive-neurological Determinants of Occupation

Available to occupational therapy students only. Students must have completed all level 1 prerequisite subjects.

Subject Description

This subject will provide students with a thorough understanding of the physical and cognitive-neurological factors of human performance and how they influence engagement in occupation. The role of occupational therapists in empowering engagement in occupation through addressing physical and cognitive-neurological factors through assessment, and enabling strategies will be the focus of this subject. This subject draws on first year Occupational Therapy, Anatomy, Physiology and Life Span Development. The purpose of this subject is for students to develop professional skills and competencies in assessment, measurement, intervention planning and implementation of enabling strategies to address physical and cognitive-neurological factors which impact on engagement in occupation.

Learning Outcomes

• apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to the analysis of physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation
• apply knowledge of life span development to the analysis of physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation
• demonstrate competence in measurement, assessment and analysis of physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation
• identify and apply appropriate enabling strategies to address issues of physical and cognitive-neurological dysfunction through the use of evidence based practice
• demonstrate competence in professional behaviour, thinking and documentation relating to the physical and cognitive-neurological determinates of occupation

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Client report 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Oral > Viva - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (15%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% for the final examination; participate in at least 80% of scheduled workshops.

Availabilities