CSCS Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, and Organization

Recommended ceiling height is __________ feet to allow enough clearance to perform jumping and explosive activities

12-14

Recommended to have ___________ fans for every ________________ square feet

2-4; 1200

Air should be exchanged anywhere from ___________ to ____________ time per hour

8; 12

Sound should be less than ___________ decibels to allow athletes to hear instructions and cues

90

Design phase

committee ideas come together w/ regard to structure and design elements -plan around flow of facility and adhere to regulations -finalize design committee

Considerations when assessing athletic program needs

1. How many athletes will be using the facility? 2. What are training goals of athletes, coaches, admin? 3. What are demographics of athletes? 4. What will the athlete's training experience be? 5. How will athletes be scheduled? 6. What equipment needs to be repaired or modified? 7. Lack of space limits training more than lack of equipment

Design considerations for a strength and conditioning facility

1. Location (away from offices and classrooms) 2. Supervision Location (central, clear w/ mirrors for viewing) 3. Access (ADA ramps, rough steps, double doors to move equipment) 4. Ceiling Height 5. Flooring (rubber, antifungal carpet, turf) 6. Environmental Factors (natural and artificial lighting, temperature, fans, sound system, sound absorption/rubber floors) 7. Electrical Service (more for cardio; properly grounded) 8. Mirrors (coaching, cueing, lighting) 9. Drinking fountains, showers, emergency phone, bumper rails/padding, storage area

Predesign Phase

1.) Needs Analysis: designers determine needs of facility 2.) Feasibility Study: SWOT Analysis (strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats). determines if investment will yield a viable return 3.) Master plan: plan for all phases. Should include: building and construction plan, facility design, budget info, operational plan, goals for facility, hiring architect

Recommended minimum space per athlete is ___________ square feet per participant

100

Lights should be between ____________ and ____________ lumens depending on ceiling height and natural lighting

50; 100

Facility Design Team

Contractor, architect, designers, lawyers, facility users, at least one worker of facility

Phases of designing a facility

Predesign, design, construction, preoperation

Optimal temperature and humidity in S&C facility

Temp: 72-78 degrees Humidity: < 60%

Weightlifting platforms should have a middle portion made of __________ and out sections made of _______________

Wood; rubber

Preoperation phase

final steps before opening -hire staff, finish decor, create plan to ensure easy opening

Construction phase

time period from beginning of construction to end (longest phase) committee refers to master plan to ensure project is on track w/ goals and design