MUAG 1500 - Occupational Health – Lessons from Music

3 hours

Explores occupational health through a society-behavior-biology nexus model. The primary focus is on gaining a practical understanding of occupational injuries including musculoskeletal problems from repetitive tasks, noise-induced hearing loss from overexposure to sound, mental health problems associated with competition at work and economic instability, and vocal health. Emphasis on personal and social responsibility, the impact of societal groups on injury prevention, and the development of lifetime wellness skills.

Prerequisite(s): None.