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KNPE 354 Occupational Biomechanics and Physical Ergonomics Units: 3.00
An introduction to occupational biomechanics and physical ergonomics. The course will apply principles of biomechanics to describe relationships between job demands, functional/tissue capacities and work-related injury. Demand, capacity and injury risk evaluation tools will also be presented.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in a KINE Plan and KNPE 254/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the role of ergonomics as scientific process that can be applied to improve workplace productivity and decrease injury risks.
- Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in the context of occupational performance and associated musculoskeletal disorders.
- Observe and report on physical demands in the workplace.
- Apply biomechanical methods, self-report surveys and ergonomic hazard assessment tools to evaluate the ergonomics of a workstation.
- Analyze and interpret ergonomics and occupational biomechanics data to identify high-risk work tasks.
- Critically review ergonomics literature.
- Clearly and concisely communicate (oral and verbal) ergonomics information.