Biomechanics of Work

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Mechanical behavior of the human musculoskeletal system and component tissues during physical activity; fundamental biomechanical concepts, principles, tools and methods for the measurement of human physical attributes, evaluation of human mechanical capabilities and modeling of human musculoskeletal system; application of concepts to improve performance or prevent injuries during daily activities. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ISEN 330 ; junior or senior classification.