ERGONOMICS OF PHYSICAL WORKLOAD

Course Information
TitleΕΡΓΟΝΟΜΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΠΙΒΑΡΥΝΣΗΣ / ERGONOMICS OF PHYSICAL WORKLOAD
CodeΚΑΕ10
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki)
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorDimitrios Mylosis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600019952

Programme of Study: PMS ANTHRŌPINĪ APODOSĪ (2021-sīmera)

Registered students: 0
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
ASKĪSĪ GIA PROLĪPSĪ KAI APOKATASTASĪElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)Winter-10
Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Class ID
600197814
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the basic knowledge of the application of ergonomics, in optimizing human performance in the workplace and exercise. They will also gain knowledge related to the settlement of the environment and the safety of people and the reduction of the negative consequences during work and exercise (stress and injuries). In addition, the learning outcome of the "Ergonomics of Burden" course includes specific knowledge of the construction-adaptation of tools, machines, workstations, sports equipment, clothing and footwear, designed according to the requirements and human needs. Finally, students will be able to analyze the correct execution in terms about the techniques of the postures and movements of the human body, based on the principles of ergonomics, contributing to maximizing the performance of athletes, minimizing fatigue and discomfort, and making the movements be more economical in terms of energy consumption.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1.Characteristics and requirements of the course "Ergonomics of Burden". 2.Introduction to the ergonomics of burden. 3.Ergonomics at school. 4.Ergonomics of burden: Measurement and assessment of professional ability. 5.Recording injuries in the workplace and sports. 6.Ergonomics and risk theory. 7.Evaluation of NIOSH manual weight lifting. 8.Applied ergonomics in work, health and exercise. 9.Basic principles of hygiene and safety. 10.Common musculoskeletal disorders and living environment. 11.Prevention of upper extremities overuse syndromes. 12.Ergonomics and quality of life. 13.Presentations of scientific articles and projects by students.
Keywords
Ergonomics, Burden, Loading, Job-Workplace, Exercise-Sports, Safety, Injury prevention
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Scientific articles
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures39✓
Reading Assigment61✓
Project20✓
Written assigments80✓
Exams50✓
Total250
Student Assessment
Description
1. Participation in the courses (10%) 2. Presentation of an optional article from the bibliography (20%) 3. Written review study related to the course (30%) 4. Final written examination (40%)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative)
  • Report (Formative)
  • Participation in the courses (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
•Arnet U, Van Drongelen S, Veeger DH, and van der Woude LH. (2013). Force application during handcycling and handrim wheelchair propulsion: An initial comparison. J Appl Biomech, 29(6), 687–695. •Atkins R. (2019). Work measurement and ergonomics. USA. •Bravo G., Bragança S., Arezes P.M., Molenbroek J.M., Castellucci H.I. (2018). A literature review of anthropometric studies of school students for ergonomics purposes: Are accuracy, precision and reliability being considered. Work, 60(1), 3-17. •Carayon P. (2017). Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety. CRC Press (eds.). •Catanzarite T., Tan-Kim J., Whitcomb E.L., Menefee S. (2018). Ergonomics in surgery: A review. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 24(1):1-12 •Goonetilleke R. (2017). The science of footwear. CRC Press. •Halson S.L. (2014). Monitoring training load to understand fatigue in athletes. Sports Med, 44(2), 139-147. •Hettinga F.J., Valent L., Groen W., van Drongelen S., de Groot S., van der Woude L.H. (2010). Hand -cycling: an active form of wheeled mobility, recreation, and sports. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 21(1), 127-140. •Hulme A., Thompson J., Plant K.L., Read G.M., Mclean S., Clacy A., Salmon P.M. (2019). Applying systems ergonomics methods in sport: A systematic review. Appl Ergon, 80, 214-225. •Kilbom A. (1998). Intervention programs for work-related neck and upper limb disorders: Strategies and evaluation. Ergonomics, 38, 922-927. •Jones C.M., Griffiths P.C., Mellalieu S.D. (2017). Training load and fatigue marker Associations with injury and illness: A systematic review of longitudinal studies. Sports Med, 47(5), 943-974. •Kroemer A., Kroemer K. (2016). Office ergonomics: Easy and efficiency at work. CRC Press (eds.). •Mason BS, van der Woude LH, and Goosey-Tolfrey VL. (2013). The ergonomics of wheelchair configuration for optimal performance in the wheelchair court sports. Sports Med, 43, 23–38. •McCauley-Bush P. (2012). Ergonomics: Foundational principles, applications and technologies. CRC Press (eds.). •Menard MR, Mcbride ME, Sanderson DJ, and Murray DD. (1992). Comparative biomechanical analysis of energy-storing prosthetic feet. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 73, 451–458. •Nadadur G., Parkinson M.B. (2013). The role of anthropometry in designing for sustainability. Ergonomics, 56(3), 422-439. •Pascual S., Naqvi S. (2008). An investigation of ergonomics analysis tools used in industry in the identification of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 14(2), 237-245 •Pheasant S., Haslegrave C. (2005). Bodyspace: Anthopometry, ergonomics and the design of work. Taylor & Francis (eds.). •Robson-Ansley P.J., Gleeson M., Ansley L. (2009). Fatigue management in the preparation of Olympic athletes. J Sports Sci, 27:1409–1420. •Rogers N., Ward J., Brown R., Wright D. (1996). Ergonomic data of elderly people and their application in rehabilitation design. Disabil Rehabil, 18(10), 487-496. •Salmon P.M., Macquet A.C. (2019). Human factors and ergonomics in sport and outdoor recreation: From individuals and their equipment to complex sociotechnical systems and their frailties. Appl Ergon, 80, 209-213. •Stack T., Ostrom L., Wilhelmsen C. (2016). Occupational ergonomics: A practical approach. Wiley (eds.). •Stammers R., Shepherd, A. (1995). Task analysis: Evaluation of human work. Wilson & Corlett (eds.). •Tillman B., Tillman P., Rose R., Woodson W. (2016). Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook. McGraw Hill (eds.). •Vu K-P., Proctor R. (2011). Handbook of human factors in web design. CRC Press (eds.).
Last Update
17-12-2021