[Aztlan] Archaeologists: Please Help Undergrads with Class Project

[David Hixson]

[Please send responses to the addresses included in the email below before next wednesday (Nov. 28th)]
  ATTENTION ARCHAEOLOGISTS and ARCHAEOLOGY STUDENTS
  Please help two of your fellow anthropology majors by filling out this survey about the physical task of excavation.  The information will be used for an Anatomy & Physiology project.
  All responses, questions, comments, or additional information that you think would be helpful, please contact Amanda Reuter (areuter1 at tulane.edu) or Sarah Henkle (shenkle at tulane.edu).
  THANKS!
  1.       Describe your daily routine while excavating, with particular focus on the physical tasks involved.
  2.       What tools do you use while excavating? 
  a.       How do you use these tools?  Please be specific to your body position while using the tools as well as the body parts involved in motion.
  b.      If possible, please provide description of tools, including weight, hand grips, dimensions, physical features that help or impede its use. 
  3.       How has your routine changed since you began your career?  How do you expect your career to change in the future?  Again, please refer to physical tasks in detail.
  4.       What areas of the body, muscles, or joints are most fatigued or most used during excavation? 
  5.       Does any particular body type or physical characteristic prevent one from effectively digging?
  6.       Do you follow any governmental or institutional guidelines while in the field or during excavation?
  7.       Please describe aspects of your career as an archaeologist, outside of excavation.
  8.       Is your work dependent on certain weather or environmental conditions? Please describe the terrain in which your site is located and/or of the site itself that may affect physical activity.
  9.       Would this job be appropriate for young, middle age, or older adults?  Why or why not?
  10.   What alternative tools or devices would you recommend or wish to see in the field that may relieve physical stresses during excavation?
  11.   Is there an effort to maintain physical fitness during field season?  What exercises (strengthening, stretching, etc.) would best prepare you for field season, if any? 

       
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