ABSTRACT
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to provide an overview of the types of daily occupations people typically engage in or perform, define occupation, occupational performance and engagement, and occupational adaptation, participation, competence and identity. The chapter will also provide an overview of different ways of classifying human occupation. It will describe self-care, productivity, work, play, leisure, recreation, education, sleep and social participation occupations, and will also outline how occupations may change across the lifespan. The chapter will help the reader to identify and describe occupational performance issues and challenges.
