Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, and Organization

Question 1

Members of professional committee

Answer 1

• Contractor
• Architect
• Designers
• Lawyers
• People using the facility
• Coach

Question 2

Phases of building a facility

Answer 2

• Predesign phase
• Design phase
• Construction phase
• Preoperation phase

Question 3

Predesign Phase

Answer 3

• First step
• Needs analysis
• Feasibility study
• Master plan formation
• Hire architect

Question 4

Needs Analysis

Answer 4

• Designers and experts collaborate and determine the needs of the athletic program

Question 5

Feasibility Study

Answer 5

• Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis)
• Goal of the study is to ensure the investment will yield a viable and sustainable return

Question 6

Master Plan

Answer 6

• The general plan for all phases of the new facility

- Should include the building and construction plan, facility design, budget, and operational plan

Question 7

Design Phase

Answer 7

• Second phase
• Ideas come together for structure and design
• Finalize design committee
• Create blueprint

Question 8

Construction Phase

Answer 8

• Beginning to the end of construction

- Usually the longest phase

Question 9

Preoperation Phase

Answer 9

• The final steps before the facility can open
• Finishing interior decor
• Hiring staff
• Create cleaning schedule
• Create operation plan

Question 10

Step 1 for modifying an existing facility

Answer 10

• Form committee
• Feasibility study
• Needs analysis

Question 11

Step 2 for modifying an existing facility

Answer 11

• Create operational plan
• Remodel and/or upgrade
• Finalize design and decorations

Question 12

Step 3 for modifying an existing facility

Answer 12

• Arrange equipment
• Create employee duties and schedule
• Hire/keep staff

Question 13

Questions facility designers should be able to answer

Answer 13

• How many athletes will be using the facility?
• What are the training goals for the athletes, coaches, and administration?
• What are the demographics of the athletes?
• What will the training experience of the athletes be?
• How will the athletes be scheduled?
• What equipment needs to be repaired or modified?

Question 14

Considerations for building the facility

Answer 14

• Location
• Supervision location
• Access
• Ceiling height
• Flooring
• Environmental factors
• Electrical service
• Mirrors
• Hydration
• Lockers
• Phone
• Rails or padding
• Storage

Question 15

Considerations for arranging equipment

Answer 15

• Equipment placement
• Traffic flow
• Stretching and warm-up area
• Circuit training area
• Free weights
• Weightlifting area
• Aerobic area