hbs3pdw physically demanding work
PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORK
HBS3PDW
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study capacities and limitations of the human body in relation to management principles for physically demanding work. Topics include: the human movement system and musculoskeletal capacities and limitations; human metabolic, cardiovascular and respiratory systems in relation to physically demanding work; human thermal system capacities in different thermal environments; fatigue; human auditory system in relation to workplace noise levels. Students will apply their knowledge to evaluate physically demanding work tasks and environments in relation to requirements for effective work performance and good occupational health and safety.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS2PDW, HBS2BEM, HBS3BEM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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