Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ergonomics
Course Code: FZ009
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To provide students with basic knowledge of ergonomics and body mechanics and enable them to apply correct posture and safe movement principles in daily life, clinical settings, and working environments.

Course Content

Basic concepts of ergonomics, posture, body mechanics, workplace ergonomics, patient transfer techniques, occupational musculoskeletal disorders, and preventive approaches are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of ergonomics and body mechanics.
2.Applies correct posture and safe movement principles.
3.Evaluates ergonomic risk factors in working environments.
4.Uses proper body mechanics techniques during patient transfer.
5.Develops preventive approaches for occupational musculoskeletal problems.
6.Provides ergonomic arrangement recommendations for daily life and clinical settings.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sabancı, A., & Sümer, S. K. (2013). Ergonomi (1. baskı). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978-605-5426-79-8.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Ergonomics and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Human Body and Basics of Biomechanics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Posture and Postural Analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Week 5 - Theoretical
Body Mechanics and Safe Movement Principles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Patient Transfer Techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders
Week 8 - Theoretical
Office and Computer Ergonomics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Digital Ergonomics and Mobile Device Use
Week 10 - Theoretical
School Ergonomics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Geriatric Ergonomics and Home Arrangements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sports and Exercise Ergonomics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Preventive Approaches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Preventive Approaches
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz2228
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026