Description
The study of everyday activity including the behaviours, characteristics, and patterns of behaviour and productivity.
Alternative labels
study of everyday activity
occupational sciences
study of every-day-activity
study of humans as occupational beings
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Occupational science is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists assist individuals or groups who have occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities, in regaining their ability to perform daily activities. They provide treatment and rehabilitation to enable them to actively participate in society, to live their lives according to their wishes and to perform those activities that are meaningful to them.
Occupational therapy assistant: Occupational therapy assistants support occupational therapists by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement. They work under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
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Optional knowledge
Occupational science is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Occupational science – ESCO
