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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsHBS2BEM OR HBS2PDW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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