Diversity of Factors That are the Best Predictors of Individual Performance

Abstract

A goal of this session is to generate an environment that promotes the exchange of ideas between biomechanics, cognitive engineering and performance as an integration of the individual differences within human capabilities. The identification of the source of the individual differences in performance through different approaches will be presented. The discussion begins with a question why recognizing individual differences in human capabilities and limitations is necessary. Then the discussion turns to biomechanical predictors of human strength performance. The first predictor will be related to the muscles and their EMG responses as the effect of individual differences. The second and third predictor of human physical strength will be the bone geometries and ligaments. All occupational activities are carried out within some psychosocial environment. The last panelist will draw attention to the data set of variables, characterizing individual differences in performance taking into account personality, visual and cognitive performance, and training.