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
Previously Offered Terms:
Winter
French Equivalent:
Organized
101 responses
3.98
/ 5
Clear Expectations
72 responses
3.56
/ 5
Learned a Lot
101 responses
3.77
/ 5
Recommend
29 responses
3.79
/ 5
Workload
29 responses
2.66
/ 5
Fair Assessments
101 responses