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Kinesiology vs Ergonomics - What's the difference?

kinesiology | ergonomics |

As nouns the difference between kinesiology and ergonomics

is that kinesiology is the study of body movement while ergonomics is the science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

kinesiology

English

Noun

  • (medicine) the study of body movement
  • (medicine) the application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance

    • Derived terms

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    See also

    * English words suffixed with -ology

    ergonomics

    English

    Noun

    (ergonomics)
  • The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.
    • Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design.
    Ergonomics are complications to be avoided.