APA 3131 Physical Ergonomics

3 units
Human Kinetics
Faculty of Health Sciences
Biomechanical principles applied to the practice of ergonomics. Role of ergonomics as a scientific process and its application to workplace productivity and injury risks. Knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in the context of occupational performance and associated musculoskeletal disorders. Specific focus on physical ergonomics using observation, survey reports, ergonomic hazard assessment tools, analysis and interpretation of occupational biomechanics data.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: APA 2120 , APA 2114 or APA 2315 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

All Professors
B+ Average (7.453)
Most Common: A- (31%)
150 students

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Allison Clouthier

Winter 2024 - A00

A- Average (7.596)
Most Common: A- (33%)
57 students

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Mohammadhossein Akhavanfar

Winter 2023 - A00

B+ Average (6.956)
Most Common: C+ (24%)
45 students

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Ryan Graham

Winter 2019 - A00

A- Average (7.750)
Most Common: A- (38%)
48 students

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