PARTICIPATION IN OCCUPATION 2 (2nd semester) Introduction:

For this course an activity had to be chosen that we were currently participating in. The activity also had to be something we doing for at least 9 weeks. I am currently playing social volleyball so I chose that as my activity.



What does volleyball mean to me?

I have played volleyball since I was about 16 and always enjoyed it. I’ve played in competitions in the past and liked the competitive side of it. But being in a social grade is good to as there is less pressure to do well and you can have more fun. I really enjoy team sports because of the social aspects of it on and off the court. Volleyball for me is a great activity to increase my fitness and also catch up with friends and meet new people.



What is this activity like?

Volleyball is structured sport and has positions on the court where people need to stand. It can also be quite tactical as different moves can be played and dummy shots played to trick the opposition. Also you rotate around the court to the position on your left so you have to be skilled at all areas on the court.



What would it mean to me if I was an Occupational Therapist?

As an Occupational Therapist Volleyball could be beneficial in many ways. It would be a good way to help a client increase social skills and give them an opportunity for social engagement. Also it can use as a way promoting physical activity and increase fitness levels. Volleyball can be used as meaningful occupation for someone and may be seen as a therapeutic activity. Also it can be used as a way of increasing skills for example co-ordination and timing.



Practical Consideration

I will be able to participate in this activity for at least 2hrs a week. This is because a typical game goes for 1hr but I also participate in filling in for other teams or doing the score for other teams. So I’m there from about 6 to 9 at night.

Also another practice consideration I thought about was - do I have time to do this for this amount of time each week? I feel that if I manage my workload I will be able to have time to fit everything in!