Ergonomics and wellbeing at workLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to provide skills on how to take care of one's own work ability and well-being.
- You will recognise the effects of comprehensive ergonomics on work ability and wellbeing
- You will identify stress factors (physical, mental, social) in your future profession
- You will recognise, how physical activity can support work ability and wellbeing
- You will identify ways to take care of your own work ability and wellbeing

Content

You examine the themes of the course from the perspective of your own profession and your own wellbeing.
- You become familiar with the areas of ergonomics: physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics
- You consider the physical, mental, and social stress factors of your own field
- You become familiar with the possibilities of physical activity to support wellbeing at work
- You consider how you can take care of your own work ergonomics and wellbeing

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completion of all independent assignments of the course.