Ergonomics in education

The aim of the bachelor thesis is to create a proposal for a modernization of the computer classroom at the elementary school with the implementation of ergonomic principles. The theoretical part describes history of ergonomics and includes definition, meaning, goals and the areas of ergonomics. It brings part of the legislation, which deals with ergonomics and school system. It focuses on ergonomics in education with a focus on ergonomics in computer classrooms. It deals with the characteristics of the working environment, the equipment and layout of computer classroom, and is devoted to the types of sitting, health problems related to the work with computer and their prevention. The practical part was based on the synthesis of theoretical knowledge, results of the questionnaire analysis and results of the analysis of the current state of a computer classroom. The conclusion of the thesis consists of the design of the optimal layout of the workstations, a summary of the main parameters, dimensions and features of the elements of a computer classroom