Ch23 and 24: Design and Legal Flashcards
Presdesign Phase
Needs analysis, feasibility study, master plan formation, hiring architect
What does the master plan include
Building and construction plan, facility design, budget info, operational plan, short and long term goals
Questions to ask when assessing athletic program needs of facility
How many athletes?
Training goals?
Demographics?
What will the training experience be?
How will athletes be scheduled?
Equipment?
Design phase
2nd step that consists of finalizing committee and creating blueprint
Construction phase
3rd phase that includes following the master plan, checking construction progress, and arranging equipment
Typically the longest phase
Preparation Phase
Final phase that includes assigning duties, hiring staff, creating cleaning schedule, and creating a plan for operation
Recommended ceiling height
12-14 feet
Temperature and humidity
Temperature should be between 68-72 and humidity no higher than 60%
Mirror placement
6 inches away from equipment and 20 inches above floor
Space between DB and barbell
36 inches and against a wall
Space between racks and platforms
3-4 inches
Space needed for aerobic equipment
bikes: 24 feet
Stair stepper: 24 feet
skiers: 6ft
rowers: 40 ft
treadmills: 45 ft
Policies
Facilitiy’s rules and regulations and reflect goals and objectives
Procedures
Describe how policies are met and carried out
What should a mission statement address?
Clientele, contribution, distinction
Informed consent
Process by which participant is explained the risks and benefits to determine willingness to participate
Liability
Legal responsibility, duty, obligation
Standard of care
What a reasonable and prudent person would do under a similar circumstance
Negligence
Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would
4 areas needed for negligence
Duty, breach of duty, proximate cause, damages
Forms kept at facility
maintenance
cleaning
waivers
medical clearance
training logs
credentials
Statue of limitations
Time during which one can file a lawsuit
Disiplince offenses
1st: Verbal warning
2nd: Dismissal for 1 day with documentation and talking to coach
3rd: dismissal for 1 week with talking to coach
4th: dismissal for rest of year with documentation and talking to coach + AD
5th: permanent dismissal with documental and talking to coach + AD
Components of emergency action plan
EMS
names and numbers of individuals to contact
Specific address of facility
Locations of telephones
Locations of nearest exit
Designated personnel qualified to care
Ambulance access
Location of emergency supplies and first aid
Plan of action
