Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, and Organization

What is the recommended minimum distance between the floor and the bottom of mirrors on the walls?

20 inches (51 cm)

What is the minimum recommended space between the ends of racks to provide room for spotters?

3 feet (91 cm)

What is the minimum recommended distance between the ends of racked bars in a strength and conditioning facility?

36 inches (91 cm)

Which of the following is the recommended amount of floor space for a treadmill within a strength and conditioning facility?

45 square feet (4.2 m2)

Which of the following is a standard for safe and sufficient access to a strength and conditioning facility?

rough strips on the edge of each step

Which of the following is the recommended ceiling height for a strength and conditioning facility?

12 to 14 feet (3.7-4.3 m)

Which of the following is the recommended minimum amount of floor space for an athlete within a strength and conditioning facility?

100 square feet (9.3 m2)

Which of the following is the recommended amount of floor space for the standing shoulder press exercise if the athlete is using a 7-foot (2.1 m) barbell?

52 square feet (4.8 m2)

Mirrors in a strength and conditioning facility should be positioned at what minimum distance from any equipment?

6 inches (15 cm)

Which of the following are the optimal temperature and humidity setting, respectively, for a strength and conditioning facility?

72 to 78 °F (22-25 °C); <60%

Placing the __________________ in the center of the room would create a space with a clear view for coaches or facility supervisors.

dumbbell rack

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when determining the space requirements of a college strength and conditioning facility?

number of athletic teams desiring to use the facility

An operational plan should be created in which of the following phases?

predesign phase

What is the order of the four phases involved in designing a new strength and conditioning facility?

predesign, design, construction, preoperation

If repair for a broken elliptical machine will be delayed, what should the strength and conditioning professional do with the machine during the delay?

remove the machine from the floor and place it in storage