Chapter 24: Facility and equipment layout and maintenance Flashcards
What is an AED?
Automated External Defibrillator. A portable device that identifies heart rhythms; uses audio or visual prompts, or both, to direct the correct response; and delivers the appropriate shock only when needed
What is a GFCI?
Ground-fault circuit interrupter. A device to protect against electrocution that cuts off an electric current when there is a difference between the amount of electricity passing through the device and returning through the device, or when there is a leakage of current from the circuit.
What is termed user space?
The recommended area that a client needs to perform an exercise safely
What is termed safety space cushion?
The recommended area between each piece of equipment to enhances traffic flow in out of, and around the exercise facility.
What is a SWOT analysis?
A strategic method of analysis consisting of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for Supine and prone exercise (e.g., bench press, lying triceps extension)?
User space length(bench length) of 6-8 feet + 3 feet on each side* times user space width (bar length) 4-7 feet + 3 feet on each side*
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for standing exercises (e.g., biceps curl, upright row)?
User space length of 4 feet + 3 feet on each side* times user space width (bar length) of 4-7 feet + 3 feet on each side*
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for standing exercises from the rack (e.g., back squat, shoulder press)?
User space length of 4-6 feet + 3 feet on each side* times user space width (olympic bar length) of 7 feet + 3 feet on each side
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for olympic lifting area (e.g., power clean, lunge, step up)?
User space length (platform length) of typically 8 feet + 3-4 feet on each side* times user space width (platform width) of 8 feet + 3-4 feet on each side*
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for stretching and warm-up activities?
User space length of 7 feet times user space width of 7 feet
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for Aerobic and resistance training exercise machines?
User space length (machine length) of 3-8 feet + 3 feet on each side* times user space width (machine width) of 1 1/2 - 6 feet + 3 feet on each side
What are the user space and safety cushion recommendations for in home exercise facility: aerobic dance, kickboxing, calisthenics, body weight exercises?
User space length of 5-7 times user space width of 5-7 feet
