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OCT-10009 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

OCT-10009 - Anatomy, Psychology and Occupational Performance and Participation
Coordinator: Teresa Cook
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module forms part of the traditional BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and apprenticeship programmes at Keele University.
This module is a foundational module within the programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and psychology and how these apply to activity analysis, occupational performance and participation.

Aims
This module aims to enable learners to develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology across the life stages. It will also enable learners to develop knowledge of relevant psychological theories and apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and psychology to occupational performance and participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology across the life stages.: 1
demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories relevant to occupational therapy practice.: 1
apply knowledge about the human body and mind to occupational performance and participation.: 1

Study hours

50 hours of tutor led active learning will include:
~ 25 hours synchronous interactive lectures, ,
~ 12 hours synchronous practical workshops,
~ 3 hours of synchronous assessment preparation.
~ 10 hours of tutor guided study (asynchronous)
~ 100 hours of independent study including assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
120 minute examination completing a practical activity analysis (using an activity analysis template).
Learners will complete an activity analysis on an activity / occupation applying knowledge of anatomy and psychology under examination conditions.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026