The Certificate requires 24 units, 21 of which are required with the remaining 3 selected from a list of electives.  

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

ALL OF:
☐ BPK 180W - Introduction to Ergonomics (3)
☐ BPK 303 - Assessment of Movement and Function (3)^
☐ BPK 310 - Exercise/Work Physiology (3)
☐ BPK 340 - Active Health: Behavior and Promotion (3)
☐ BPK 381 - Psychology of Work (3)
☐ BPK 481 - Musculoskeletal Disorders (3)
☐ BPK 482 - Ergonomics and Rehabilitation (3) - Practicums

AND 1 OF:
☐ BPK 343 - Active Health: Assessment and Programming (3)
☐ BPK 402 - Mechanical Behavior of Biological Tissues (3)
☐ BPK 415 - Neural Control of Movement (3)
☐ BPK 426 - Functional Human Neuroanatomy (3)
☐ BPK 448 - Rehabilitation of Movement Control (3)
☐ BPK 484 - Altitude and Aerospace Physiology (3)
☐ BPK 496 - Directed Studies Literature (3) *
☐ BPK 498 - Directed Studies Experiential (3) *
*Directed Studies course must be in an area related to Ergonomics

NOTES:

• Check the Calendar and BPK advisor  bpkadvisor@sfu.ca for other relevant courses as well as here
• Professionals who are interested in applying MUST meet the listed prerequisites for the courses, or have equivilants (check with the BPK advisor   bpkadvisor@sfu.ca)
• This certificate cannot be done online
• This certificate is designed for students in the Kinesiology major with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation; or qualified professionals in the areas of occupational rehabilitation, corporate wellness, and occupational health and safety who wish to augment their ergonomic knowledge and skills
• Students must obtain a grade of C- or higher in all prerequisites and required courses, and a minimum of 2.00 GPA calculated on all required courses
• There is a maximum number of allowable transferable credits that count towards the certificate from any other institution – at least half of the program’s total units and two thirds of the total upper division units must be earned through SFU
•  Units applied to this Certificate may not be applied to any other SFU Certificate or Diploma

Who Should Apply?

The BPK Certificate in Occupational Ergonomics targets a labour market growth area: the science and design of healthy, productive workplaces. It is designed for Kinesiology majors in the Active Health and Rehabilitation concentration who either wish to pursue a career in ergonomics or apply ergonomic principles within another profession (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, disability management, health and safety, and more). The certificate is also appropriate for qualified* professionals in the areas of occupational rehabilitation, corporate wellness, and occupational health & safety who wish to augment their ergonomic knowledge and skills.

Students will learn the essential foundations of occupational ergonomics and will gain skills in risk assessment, evaluation and control, return to work processes, knowledge translation, and effective communication. The certificate is also appropriate for qualified* professionals in the areas of occupational rehabilitation, corporate well-ness, and occupational health & safety who wish to augment their ergonomic knowledge and skills.

Why Occupational Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is in demand and predicted to grow in the future**:

Companies want to prevent increasingly costly work place injuries

• The aging workforce demands products, technology and work environments that are designed to meet their needs and capabilities
• Effective return to work after injury requires a multidisciplinary team where ergonomists can play a significant role
• Psychosocial issues in the workplace are increasingly seen as important factors in injury prevention and rehabilitation, and health and wellness in the workplace
• International standards and National and Provincial legislation in ergonomics is driving the need for ergonomic programs and policy

Useful Resources

• Use this planner to check off the required and elective courses for the certificate
• Check out the infographic to see the skills and experience you will gain and can add to your resume or profiles  (Note BPK 382 is no longer available)