Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Ergonomics in the Work Environment
Course Code
SUUK_015
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivars Vanadziņš
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' understanding and to promote basic knowledge of ergonomics as a science that studies human relationships with work, human-work interactions, health problems caused by ergonomic risks, preventive measures to prevent ergonomic risks.
Preliminary Knowledge
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to identify ergonomic risks in their workplace, analyze ergonomic risk assessment results, compare them in dynamics, compare identified problems in Latvia and worldwide, analyze the impact of ergonomic risks on work and quality of life.
Skills
1.Students will be able to independently identify and evaluate ergonomic risks, their impact on humans, evaluate the results obtained and interpret the reliability of the data. Students will be able to evaluate the ergonomics and suitability of different sports equipment and equipment, choosing the best.
Competences
1.Students will be able to identify the most appropriate and economically sound health promotion work activities to develop human resources potential, ensure health protection of employees and create a scientifically sound basis for the selection of necessary preventive measures in accordance with Latvian legislation and European Community directives, and present results and solutions at scientific and practical conferences.
Assessment
Individual work
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• independently study literature and handouts (30%);
• participates in group work analyzing situation tasks related to ergonomic risk assessment (30%);
• take a written test on the course (40%).
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
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Students work in class, successful preparation of final test paper on ergonomics in sport, defended by presentation and discussion.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to work environment ergonomics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important health consequences of ergonomic risks in the work environment, their evaluation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Measures to address ergonomic problems in the work environment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Major occupational risks and ergonomics issues for individual occupations and workplaces (e.g. office work, teacher/trainer work). Practical assignment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Health promotion activities in the workplace for health sports teachers
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important ergonomic problems for teachers and coaches of certain sports. Defense of practical work
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to work environment ergonomics
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important health consequences of ergonomic risks in the work environment, their evaluation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Measures to address ergonomic problems in the work environment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Major occupational risks and ergonomics issues for individual occupations and workplaces (e.g. office work, teacher/trainer work). Practical assignment
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Health promotion activities in the workplace for health sports teachers
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important ergonomic problems for teachers and coaches of certain sports. Defense of practical work
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ž. Roja. Ergonomikas pamati. SIA Drukātava. Rīga, 2008., 195 lpp.
2.
V. Kaļķis. Darba vides risku novērtēšanas metodes. Rīga, Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2008., 125 – 212. lpp.
3.
M. Eglīte. Darba medicīna. RSU, Rīga, 2012, 800 lpp.
4.
Ergonomic checkpoints. Practical and Easy to implement Solutions for Improving Safety, Health and Working Conditions. International Labour Office, Geneva, 2010, 110 p.
5.
J. Dul, B.A. Weerdmeester. Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Taylor & Francis; 3rd Ed., 2008, 146 p.
Additional Reading
1.
Psihosociālā darba vide. Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība, Labklājība ministrija, Rīga, 2010, 157 lpp.
2.
Ergonomika darbā. Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība, Labklājība ministrija, Rīga, 2010, 192 lpp.
3.
Darba apstākļi un veselība darbā. Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība, Labklājība ministrija, Rīga, 2010, 162 lpp.
4.
Roja, Ž. Roja, H. Kaļķis. Stress un vardarbība darbā. Rīga, 2006., 50. lpp.
5.
V. Kaļķis, Ž. Roja, Darba vides riski, LU, Rīga, 2007, 74 lpp
6.
S. Pheasant, C. M. Haslegrave. Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work, Taylor & Francis; 3rd Ed., 2005, 344 p.
7.
R. Bridger. Introduction to Ergonomics, Taylor & Francis; 2nd Ed., 2003, 568 p.
8.
I. Roja, M. Bertholds, J. Zaļkalns, Ž. Roja. Autogēnais treniņš. Rīga, 2006, 36. lpp.
9.
Ž. Roja, V. Kaļķis. Darbs pie datora. Komforts vai diskomforts. Rīga, Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrība, 2007, 30 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal: Applied Ergonomic
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Journal: Work and Stress
4.
www.ergonomika.lv
5.
www.hsebooks.co.uk
6.
www.stradavesels.lv