Ergonomics Unlimited…

“We fix you up so you can work longer!”

Surf to this site. Use this as a resource to guide you to the questions below.

http://www.alexandertechnique.com/ergonomics.htm

1. In your own words… define Ergonomics.

2. You applied for and obtained the position in a company called Ergonomics Unlimited that specializes in the Business of Ergonomics. Your job is to do the initial interview. The suggest ideas to help them out.
3. Create a series of questions that will help you determine the posture and work habits of a client. Feel free to look for other sites…
4. Make contact with a teacher, secretary or other adult who works with a computer for more than 1 hour at a time.
5. Take a picture of that person hunched over a workstation.
6. Meet again for follow up and suggestion.
7. Make 5 suggestions to improve their workplace environment.
8. Suggest 5 simple exercises that they should do.
9. Suggest 2 different workstation furniture possibilities.

Assessment.

RUBRIC	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Communication Questions	Didn’t approach anyone	Made an approach and did initial interview	Did initial interview. Met for follow up and provided suggestions.	Based on interview with client, student was very professional, well informed and helped the client.
Inquiry Research Process	No Research done. Surfing, not researching.	1 or 2 thoughtful questions	Series of thoughtful questions and suggestions	Series of thoughtful questions and suggestions provided illustrating a well rounded and confident research and understanding of Ergomics.
Knowledge Learning Outcome Based on Oral Evalution	Unable to answer any questions	Able to answer most questions	Able to answer all questions	Able to answer all questions with confidence and authority.
Communication Anecdotal Reflection	Unable to reflect	Little effort to reflect	Good Effort, on time	Good Effort. Proper grammar and sentence structure.