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KIN 320Task Analysis

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Kinesiology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Task analysis describes methodologies that can be applied to identify, describe, and analyze how people interact with their environment and with each other. Task analysis includes a broad range of descriptive and analytic techniques from which the practitioner must select the most appropriate one for their purposes and setting. This skills-based course will guide students in learning task analysis methodologies and associated techniques using a combination of didactic, case-study, and experiential learning-based teaching methods. The application of task analysis from the perspective of a Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) specialist will be emphasized.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • KIN221 - Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement (0.50)
    • KIN221L - Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement Laboratory (0.25)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00129150 / 50TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 701111949 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

83% liked it75% easy88% useful

From 12 ratings and 8 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I took this course because my physio had a back ground in ergonomics. I can say after taking this course I really liked it. This is not a black and white course, there’s a lot of grey involved. Understanding the tools like NIOSH and Snook were definitely essential to use in real world problems. I definitely am glad I took this course plus Jack Callaghan is my favourite professor in university so far. If your trying to go into ergo, physio, or OT I highly recommend taking this course as it’s gets you thinking on how to solve real world problems and not memorize a text book or slideshows.

    Apr 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • It was just math

    Jul 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course is the reason I decided to pursue ergonomics. Super fascinating and not too challenging. If you pay attention you should be able to easily get a 90+

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  • The course this year was taught by Jack Callaghan. He's a very good prof and if you are planning to go into the world of Ergo, he's a great person to learn from. The class size was small so there was a lot of active participation and he taught the course content in a simple, practical way. He marked the tests himself and he is a pretty easy marker. He also gives a lot of hints and you can get a pretty good idea what's gonna be on the two midterms and take-home final.

    Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took this course in W23. The course teaches fundamentals about HFE. The teaching approach was hands-on, which included writing reports, recommendations, and analyzing using an ergonomics perspective.
    I loved the content, but it was poorly executed. Midterms were not ideal because it was difficult to memorize objective/hands-on techniques. Similarly, the TA was inconsistent and strict with grading. It did not help either that the rubrics were available not until after assessments were graded. Lastly, the grading system for the reports was harsh.
    Still, I recommend this course because it is practical and gives you applicable skills.

    Jul 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

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Winter 2021

Fall 2017

Free Talk Friday 13 points, 76 comments

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