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:

Organized

80 responses

3.71

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agree
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disagree
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Clear Expectations

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3.04

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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

80 responses

3.64

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agree
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Recommend

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agree
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Workload

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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agree
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question not applicable
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