Volume 12 : Issue 12.1 (2025)

Optimizing Learning Environments: Influence of Ergonomics on Student Health and Performance

The learning environment significantly impacts students' health, engagement, and academic performance. Educational ergonomics, the application of ergonomic principles in schools, plays a crucial role in optimizing physical spaces, instructional methods, and classroom design to support students' well-being and learning outcomes. This paper examines the influences, risks, and repercussions of educational ergonomics on students’ physical health, cognitive development, and overall academic performance. It advocates for the incorporation of ergonomic principles into educational policies and curricula to create inclusive and adaptive learning spaces that enhance focus, creativity, and productivity. By aligning with global best practices and leveraging evidence-based design, schools can mitigate health risks, reduce learning barriers, and foster an environment conducive to holistic student growth. The study highlights key ergonomic interventions that optimize seating ergonomics, movement-friendly classrooms, noise reduction, digital screen usage, and accessibility, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more effective learning ecosystem. The findings emphasize the need for a systemic shift toward ergonomically optimized learning environments to ensure long-term benefits for student well-being and academic success.

Ergonomics, Educational spaces, Physical & mental health, Learning outcomes

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