MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES/DISORDERS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
HBS5MSD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Work-related musculoskeletal and stress related mental health disorders are among the most common and costly workplace problems. In this subject, work-related determinants of health are reviewed within a broad, macro-ergonomics systems framework to develop an understanding of some of the mechanisms and pathways via which people's jobs and working environments can affect their physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing, both positively and negatively. This subject enables students to develop their knowledge of the aetiology and potential prevention measures to reduce the incidence of complex health problems such as musculoskeletal and stress related mental health disorders.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsCan be taken as elective subject by students outside the Masters of Ergonomics, Safety and Health course, some additional readings will be supplied.
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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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 4.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online learning package comprising six modules, each equivalent to 4 three hours of face-to face teaching per week.
TutorialWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Students will participate in online topic discussions, equivalent to 12 hours of tutorials.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peer review comments on parts 1 & 2 of assignment | Other | Individual | Yes | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
1 x 3000 word assignment (in 3 x 1,000 words parts) (60%) | Assignment | Individual | Yes | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 500-word reflective journal | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Participation in 2 online discussions (500 words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |