The relationship between human bodies and daily activity
The study of ergonomics is founded in the traditional disciplines of kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor learning and control. With this major, you will develop an understanding of human performance in the interactions between people and their occupational duties, recreational activities, or daily life experiences. You will learn methods to optimize human well-being and overall system performance by improving the overlap between people's capabilities and the demands of the tasks they routinely undertake.