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Course Title : Physiotherapy-Based Ergonomics, Human Performance & Workplace Wellness

Conducting School : ITM School of Physiotherapy

Course Duration : 30 Hours (Theory + Practical / Activity-Based Learning)

Course Type : Value Added Course (Open to students of all disciplines)

Course Rationale:

Modern students and professionals spend prolonged hours sitting, using digital devices, and working in static or repetitive postures. These lifestyle patterns often lead to musculoskeletal pain, stress, fatigue, reduced productivity, and long-term health issues. This course, conducted by the School of Physiotherapy, introduces students to ergonomics, human performance optimization, and workplace wellness using physiotherapy-based principles. The course empowers students from all disciplines to adopt healthy posture habits, prevent injuries, manage stress, and enhance physical and mental efficiency in academic and professional environments.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand basic physiotherapy concepts related to posture, movement, and ergonomics
  •  Apply ergonomic principles in classrooms, hostels, laboratories, and workplaces
  • Improve physical efficiency and reduce fatigue through correct body mechanics
  • Prevent common work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  • Enhance human performance, focus, and productivity
  •  Promote workplace health, safety, and wellness practices

Course Outcomes (COs):

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • CO1: Explain the role of physiotherapy in ergonomics and workplace wellness
  • CO2: Identify faulty postures and ergonomic risk factors in daily activities
  •  CO3: Demonstrate correct posture, body mechanics, and workstation setup
  • CO4: Apply physiotherapy-based techniques to improve physical performance
  • CO5: Practice injury prevention and workplace safety strategies
  • CO6: Incorporate stress management and recovery techniques into daily routines

Course Structure & Module-Wise Distribution (30 Hours):

Module 1: Introduction to Physiotherapy, Ergonomics & Workplace Health (5 Hours) Topics Covered:

  •  Introduction to Physiotherapy and its role in preventive health
  • Concept of ergonomics and its importance in daily life
  • Relationship between posture, movement, and health
  • Overview of workplace wellness and occupational health
  • Common lifestyle-related musculoskeletal problems in students and professionals

Learning Activities

  • Interactive lectures
  • Case examples from student life and workplaces

Module 2: Posture Analysis, Body Mechanics & Ergonomic Principles (6 Hours) Topics Covered:

  • Ideal posture: sitting, standing, sleeping, and lifting
  • Basic anatomy related to posture (spine, joints, muscles)
  • Principles of body mechanics
  • Identification of poor posture and its consequences
  • Ergonomic principles for desks, chairs, laptops, and mobile device usage

Learning Activities

  • Posture assessment demonstrations
  • Self-posture evaluation exercises

Module 3: Ergonomics in Academic & Workplace Settings (6 Hours) Topics Covered:

  •  Classroom and laboratory ergonomics
  • Computer workstation ergonomics
  • Ergonomics for prolonged sitting and screen use
  • Ergonomic considerations for different professions
  • Physiotherapy-guided workstation setup and modification

Practical / Activity:

  • Workstation setup simulation
  • Ergonomic correction exercises

Module 4: Human Performance, Physical Efficiency & Productivity (5 Hours) Topics Covered:

  • Concept of human performance and physical efficiency
  • Fatigue, overuse, and recovery
  •  Movement efficiency and energy conservation
  • Role of physiotherapy in enhancing productivity
  • Simple physical activity strategies for long study/work hours

Practical / Activity:

  • Movement efficiency drills
  • Micro-break activity planning

Module 5: Workplace Safety, Injury Prevention & Occupational Health (5 Hours) Topics Covered:

  • Common work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  • Risk factors and early warning signs
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Safe lifting and handling techniques
  • Basics of occupational safety and wellness programs

Practical / Activity:

  • Demonstration of safe lifting techniques
  • Injury prevention exercise routines

Module 6: Stress Management, Recovery & Workplace Wellness Strategies (3 Hours) Topics Covered:

  • Relationship between physical strain, stress, and performance
  • Physiotherapy-based breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Stretching and recovery strategies
  • Creating a personal workplace wellness plan
  • Long-term health benefits of ergonomic and wellness practices

Practical / Activity:

  • Guided breathing and relaxation sessions
  • Stretching routines for daily practice

Teaching–Learning Methods

  • Interactive lectures
  • Demonstrations by physiotherapy faculty
  • Practical sessions and hands-on activities
  • Case studies and real-life examples
  • Group discussions and self-assessment

Assessment & Evaluation (Suggested)

  • Attendance and participation: 20%
  • Practical demonstration / activity performance: 30%
  • Short assignment / poster / reflection report: 20%
  • Final assessment (MCQs / Viva / Practical test): 30%

Expected Skills Developed

  • Posture awareness and correction
  • Ergonomic workstation setup
  • Injury prevention skills
  • Physical efficiency and productivity enhancement
  • Stress management and recovery techniques
  • Lifelong workplace wellness habits

Eligibility:

Open to all undergraduate students from any discipline

Certification:

Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate by the School of Physiotherapy.

Course Title : Indian Knowledge Systems: Culture, Logic and Civilisation

Sub-theme / Course Philosophy:

• Art, Practices and Reason in Indian Tradition
• Understanding India: Culture, Art and Logic

Course Category :

• Type: Multidisciplinary / Value Added / Ability Enhancement Course
• Framework: NEP 2020 – Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
• Level: Undergraduate (Open to ALL faculties)
• Credits: 2 or 3 Credits

Target Students (All Departments):

This course is open to students from all departments including Health Sciences, Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Design and Allied Sciences, with no prerequisite knowledge required.

Why This Course?

• Students often follow practices without understanding their underlying meaning
• Indian art, culture, and science are often misunderstood or oversimplified
• NEP 2020 strongly emphasizes Indian Knowledge Systems
• This course builds:
      o Critical thinking
      o A bridge between history and the present
      o Scientific reasoning
      o Interdisciplinary awareness

This is a FOUNDATION LIFE COURSE, not a religious course.

Course Objectives (COs):

1. To introduce students to the foundations and Indian Knowledge Systems.
2. To explain Indian practices, arts, and traditions through reasoning and contextual understanding.
3. To define the relationship between Indian civilisation, science, design, and culture.
4. To encourage critical thinking and reflective understanding rather than blind acceptance.

Module Structure :

Module 1: Foundations of Indian Knowledge Systems and Practices

• Overview and scope of Indian Knowledge Systems
• Core components of Indian Knowledge Systems: cultural foundations, modes of knowledge transmission, established traditions, and lived practices
• Integrated understanding of culture, practices, and traditions
• Roots and evolution of Indian practices in daily life
• Indian practices as experiential and observation-based knowledge
• Significance of practices: purpose, context, and continuity
• Relationship between belief systems and practical reality
• Scientific belief and reality in traditional Indian practices
• Traditions as living knowledge systems rather than static customs
• Role of reasoning, experience, and continuity in Indian thought

Module 3: Indian Civilisation, History, and Systems of Thought

Part A: Evolution of Oral Traditions
• Oral knowledge transmission in Indian civilisation
• Role of memory, narration, and community learning
• Evolution of oral histories, folklore, and traditional knowledge
• History and mythology understood through symbolic and experiential knowledge
• Scientific belief and reality reflected through oral traditions

Part B: Evolution of Written Traditions
• Transition from oral to written knowledge systems
• Development of early written texts and documentation
• Overview of major knowledge texts:
• Vedas
• Ramayana
• Mahabharata
• History and mythology interpreted in scientific and cultural context
• Written traditions as preservation of civilisational thought and values

Module 2: Indian Art, Design, and Material Culture

• Art as historical record and cultural expression
o Evolution of Indian material culture:
• Soil and clay-based traditions (terracotta)
• Rock and stone traditions (sculpture, architecture)
• Wood-based traditions (crafts, structural design)
• Metal traditions (Dhokra, bronze, alloys)
o Indian art forms:
• Sculpture
• Architecture
• Painting traditions
• Handloom and textile heritage
• Iconography in Indian art
• Cultural symbolism in art, design, and architecture

o Brief overview of civilisational traditions:
• Aadikad – early indigenous cultural roots
• Dravid Kaad – southern material and cultural traditions
• Kaad – regional cultural continuities (brief introduction only)

Teaching–Learning Methods

• Interactive lectures
• Group discussions
• Visual storytelling (images, videos)
• Case studies of practices and arts
• Reflection-based learning

Assessment Pattern

(Recommended for ALL departments)
• Attendance: 10%
• Internal assessment / assignment: 40%
• MCQ / short-answer test / reflective evaluation: 50%

Who Can Teach This Course?

Faculty from Physiotherapy / Health Sciences or other disciplines with training, academic exposure, or demonstrated interest in Indian Knowledge Systems, culture, and interdisciplinary education.