Org and Admin MS

what has to be within or near fitness rooms; should be located within a 1.5-min walk of incident site and ADA requires be at wheelchair height

First aid kit and AED

what is the desirable ceiling height ranges

12-14 ft

what is recommended ceiling height for a fitness facility

12-14 ft ceilings

what height does mirrors have to be off the floor in fitness centers

20 inches

what is the minimum height for windows above the floor

20 inches

the ADA requires that each piece of equipment have an adjacent clear floor space of at least ______ by _____ inches

30 by 48 inches

for free weights with racks and dumbbells should be lined up along a wall with enough room to walk between the wall and weights at least ______________ between ends of racked bars

36 in

According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) passageways width must be at least how many inches to accommodate wheelchairs

36 inches

designated walkways in circuit training area should be between how many feet

4 and 7 feet

stretching and warm-up area should have at least _______________ of open space

49 square feet

what is a non-negotiable for a fitness facility

accessible to those with disabilities (wheelchair ramp or lift, ramps should run 12 inches)

a design committee should consist of what professionals

administrators, facility management personnel, architect, contractor, lawyer, personal trainer, representative

third steps in modifying and existing facility

arrange equipment, create employee duties/schedule and hire/keep staff

what should a design facility make sure to maintain a background noise levels 70-90 decibels according as fitness facility guidelines

background music and noise

what is the least expensive type of flooring

carpet

what should be under lock and kept in a storage cabinet

cleaning supplies

what in fitness facility guidelines display information on upcoming events, announcements and educational materials

communication boards

what should the design phase take into account

equipment and facility spacing; local health, safety and legal codes

before any of the phases, a __________ ____________ ________________ should be formed

facility design committee

when design a facility what 4 main things should be considered

facility location and access, structural and functional considerations, environmental factors and safety/supervision

location of resistance training room, space for supervisors, staff-to-member ratios, ceiling height, windows, doors, lighting, storage area, mirrors, walls and floor are all part of what

resistance training room guidelines

what is the most common option for flooring

rubber and antifungal carpet

____________ and _______________ are top priorities when one is deciding on placement of equipment

safety; function

what is installed to clearly display operational policies, facility rules, safety guidelines, entrances, exits, rest rooms, etc

signage

equipment placement should be split into what 5 groups

stretching/warm-up, agility/plyometrics, free weights, aerobic area and machines

nonfunctional equipment should be labeled

"out of order"

what is the optimal humidity level of a fitness area

50% or less [no higher than 60%]

According the ADA hallways and circulation passages need to be at least how many inches in width

60 inches

what is the recommended temperature range for a fitness facility

72-78

what phase may take several months, final result is a blueprint, work closely with an architect, facility management/design and health professionals

Design phase

traffic flow is heavily influenced by

Equipment placement

name if analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats [often conducted as a part of a feasible study]

SWOT analysis

what are the ideals for supervisor loaction

a central location with clear lines of sight

what phase takes the most time

construction phase

what is determine by the committee as part of a feasible study

cost, facility location, program needs and projected usage of the facility

check tiles for any __________ or ________________

cracks; potential glue

second step in modifying an existing facility

create operational plan, remodels/or upgrade and finalize design and decoration

what is important to knowing the age of athlete or organization [high school, college and professional]

demographic

the 3 main phases of selecting exercise equipment are what

developing functional criteria, evaluating the specifications and the effectiveness of the equipment, and evaluating the manufacturers business practices

what should have both 110- and 220-volt outlets in the fitness facility guidelines

electrical requirements

design phase includes

final committee and create blueprint

3 main things to make sure to clean in a floor

floors, walls, and ceiling

stretching and warm-up area should include

foam rollers, bands, PVC pipes, tennis balls, golf balls, softballs, jump ropes; (should be at least 49 square feet for open space)

construction phase includes

follow master plan, arrange equipment and check construction progress

first step in modifying an existing facility

form committee, feasibility study, needs analysis

check cables for signs of

fraying and tears

what are ideals for facility location to be on

ground floor, or flooring load bearing at least 100lbs per square foot

pre-operation phase includes

hire staff, assign duties, create cleaning schedule and create plan for operation

placing free weights along the wall helps with what

improve the flow, prevents congestions and maximize space

what flooring is the most suitable for plyometrics

indoor turf

what flooring is more durable than carpet

interlocking rubber mats

According to the ADA the floor should remain ____________ through entrances; and if the threshold exceeds 0.5 inches the facility must have a __________ or ___________ with a slope of 1 foot for every inch of elevation

level; ramp or lift

If the results of the needs analysis and feasible study are positive, the committee develops a _________________ ____________

master plan

nonabsorbent floors should be regularly ...

mopped to remove dust and grime

What tends to increase motivation when a person is exercising in the fitness facility guidelines

natural lighting and windows

predesign phase includes

needs analysis, feasibility study, master plan and hire architect

what is important for traffic flow, impact the square footage requirements

number of athletes

the 6 main questions that need to addressed in an athletic program

number of athletes training goals demographic training experience athlete schedule equipment repairs

who should be involved in all three phases of the exercise equipment selection process: developing functional criteria, evaluating specifications and effectiveness and business practices

personal trainers

what number pase develops criteria that meet users' functional needs for equipment

phase 1: develop functional criteria for the equipments

what phase number looks into the cost, maintenances, selling points, age groups and fitness levels

phase 2: evaluate specifications and effectiveness of the equipment

what phase number is the review (companies business records, customer service, reputation) keeping expenses low is a priority

phase 3: evaluate manufacturers business practices

what flooring is the most expensive

poured rubber

what phase asks the questions of how staff will be trained, scheduled, interview process, job positions, etc.

pre-operation

what phase has staffing and staff development for a facility are the focus

pre-operation phase

what phase is it when a committee conducts a needs analysis and a feasible study [selecting an architect and outlines possible future expansion and alternative uses]

predesign phase

the four main phases of designing and planning a facility

predesign, design, construction and preoperation

what saves money in fitness facilities

proper maintenance

what is desirable to locate adjacent to or near a fitness room when large, heavy equipment needs to be transferred to the shop in the fitness facility guidelines

repair and maintenance shop

what machines should be placed along walls to allow for visibility

taller machines

what in a fitness facility located in the supervisors office for emergency purposes and the front entrance be mounted at max height of 4ft

telephones

when the committee finds out a needs exist what is the next step

to conduct a feasible study

what should also be cleaned at least once every week or two

walls and ceilins

what is installed close to the entrance of the main fitness rooms or other convenient locations for easy access; the ADA requires to be installed at a wheelchair accessible height

water fountain

What is needed to be known in the needs analysis in the predesign phase

who the clients, max number of users, location, programs and services needed and budget

what flooring is the best for olympic platforms

wood floor

what weightlifting platforms should be checked for splintering and cracking

wood floors

training protocols should be practiced and modified __________ so that all new and current staff are familiar with the plan

yearly