Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

The honours kinesiology program has been a leader in preparing students for future study/practice in ergonomics and injury prevention. Kinesiologists are concerned with the assessment and prescription of solutions to problems in the workplace that involve issues such as human-machine interaction, matching skill level with job demands, employee wellness, circadian rhythm, workplace boredom, fatigue, and design of equipment in the interests of maximizing productivity and minimizing the risk of injury. The kinesiology core includes several courses in ergonomics and injury prevention; the course requirements for the Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Minor have been selected to provide students with a thorough background in the biophysical and behavioural sciences of human motion and related measurement and problem-solving skills directly relevant for further study/certification/practice in ergonomics and injury prevention.

Requirements

1. Students must be in an honours or three- or four-year general program at the University of Waterloo. 
2. Normally, a maximum of 2.5 units (five courses) obtained on a Letter of Permission Form or in transfer credit may be applied toward fulfilment of the Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Minor course requirements. These courses must be equivalent to courses listed in the course requirements (including any prerequisites) as assessed by the department offering the replaced course.
3. Successful completion of 5.0 units from the requirements listed below.

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Students should take as many electives as possible from the list above as this is beneficial for those seeking professional certification with the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists.