Chapter 24: Facility and Equipment Layout and Maintenance Flashcards
four main phases of facility design and planning
pre-design
design
construction
preoperation
What should be done before any of the four phases begin
a facility design committee should be formed
creation of a master plan, selection of an architect, outlines possible future expansion and alternative uses of the areas within the facility, and conduction of a needs analysis/feasibility study are all part of this phase
pre-design
when the committe finds a need exists, this is the next step, which determines whether the project should be undertaken
feasibility study
The cost, facility location, program needs, and projected usage of the facility are all apart of this
feasibility study
This is often conducted as a part of a feasibility study
SWOT analysis (strengths, weakness, opportunity, threats)
this is contained in the master plan
detail of the projects goals, and procedures needed to achieve those goals, and equipment requirements
This person is selected based on a bid process in which the committee evaluates costs and experience
architect
a common mistake during the predesign phase
plan a facility based on current needs and not considering and planning for future needs
The final result of the design phase
detailed blueprint of the new facility
this should take into account equipment and facility spacing and local health, safety and legal codes
design phase
this phase takes the majority of the time
construction phase
throughout the construction phase the facility design committe should do this
monitor to ensure that teh master plan and project deadlines are being fulfilled in a timely manner and also oversee the construction
This is the focus of the preoperation phase
staffing and staff development for the facility
Passageways must be at least this wide to accommodate wheelchairs
36 inches
hallways and cirulation passages need to be atleast this wide
60 inches
what is the maximum height of a threshold before a ramp is required
0.5 inches
Where should cardiovascular machines be placed
next to or facing windows, since this tends to increase an exercisers motivation
Where should the repair and maintenance shop be located
next to the fitness room for convenience when large heavy equipment needs to be transferred to the shop
Water fountains should be installed here, at this high
close to the entrance of the main fitness rooms, and must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use
AEDs in a facility should be located within this range of a potential incident site, at this height
90 seconds, must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use
Recommended background noise level
70dec, never exceeding 90 dec
where should speakers be placed
high in all the corners of the rooms
Recommended temperature range in a S&C facility
72-78*
the capacity of the ventilation systems should be atleast this many exchanges per hour
8-10 with 12-15 being optimal
optimal humidity level in a fitness area
50-60%
Where should communication boards be placed
Near the front of the entrance of the facility where they can be viewed w/o blocking traffic
mounting location for telephones
no higher than 4 feet to accommodate people in wheelchairs
where should a comment and suggestion box be placed
near the main entrance
Location of a resistance training room
ground floor, near locker rooms and a service entrance. Additionally it should be away from areas that require privacy and quiet
the supervisors office should be located here
near or in the resistance training room
fitness staff to exercisers ratio in a resistance training room
1:10
desirable resistance training room ceiling height
12-14 feet
windows in a resistance training room should be at least this far from the floor
20 inches
Type of doors desired for a resistance training room
double doors with a removable post
Recommendation for lighting in a resistance training room
75-100 foot-candles or 807 to 1076 lux
minimum height of mirrors in a resistance training room
20 inches from the floor
all equipment should be this far away from mirrors
6 inches
this is the best choice in resistance room flooring du to it being seamless and providing the most cushion and durability
poured rubber
The best floor for olympic platforms
wood
These types of floors are good for plyometric exercises
rubber mats or a suspended floor
If a resistance training room is not located on the ground floor, a load bearing capacity of at least this much is desireable to accommodate heavier exercise equipment, and to avoid any structural damage from dropped heavy weights
100lb/square foot
Three phases of selecting exercise equipment
developing functional criteria for the equipment
evaluating the specifications and the effectiveness of the equipment
and evaluating the manufactures rs business practices
This reflects all the major and minor objectives of the facility design, and should specifiy the types and amounts of equipment needed
tentative floor plan
this should be developed based on the facilites needs analysis
priority list
this is the highest priority in any health and fitness facility
safety and prevention of injuries
when selecting this type of equipment it is important to understand the mechanics of the equipment, and the types of movements that will be used
resistance
when selecting this type of equipment it is essential to consider choosing the most versatile and popular types of equipment
cardiovascular equipment
The selection of this type of equipment should be the first priority
cardiovascular equipment
The first step to determining how many members will be using the facility during a given 2 hour period is to do this
take 25% of the total membership
To determine the amount of members who will be using the equipment in a 2 hour period you should do this
25% of total membership x 33%, establish a standard of how many pieces of equipment for the given number of daily users (ex 5 per user)
how many circuit training areas should be included
at least 1 per 1000 members
it is not uncommon to make a down payment of this much when an order for equipment is placed
50%
This should be clarified when equipment is ordered
who is responsible for installation of the equipment after it is delivered
Resistance training equipment should be grouped together based on this
body part they target
Addi tonally equipment can be arranged based on these, which is a preferable arrangement when a large amount of equipment is from two companies
manufacturers
Cardiovascular equipment should be organized by this
type
exercise that requires a spotter should be located here
away from windows, mirrors, and doors
Taller machines should be placed here
near walls or pillars to allow better visibility
dumbbell racks and weight trees are typically placed here
against the walls
shorter equipment should be placed here
in the middle of the room to improve visabiltiy
Cardiovascular equipment that require the client to be upright, or taller should be placed here relative to lower body position machines
behind
all exercise equipment should be placed at least this far from mirrors
6 inches
the space required by the client to perform the exercise safely
user space
the space between each piece of equipment, that enhances the flow of traffic
safety space cushion
the fitness area should provide this range of square feet per piece of equipment
25-50
The ADA requires that each piece of equipment have an adjacent clear floor space of at least this
30 by 48 inches
more than this much space may be needed to accommodate clients with wheelchairs
3 feet
this should be present to provide quick and easy access in and out of the facility in an emergency
atlease one walkway bisecting the room
optimal square feet for stretching per user
49
all resistance training machines and equipment must be at least this far apart, but preferably this far apart
2
3
if a free weight exercise will be performed in a resistance training machine area, this much safety cushion space is needed between the ends of the barbell and all adjacent stations
3
Distance between ends of olymics and free weight barbells (all)
3 feet
The area designed for free weights should be able to accommodate this many exercisers
3-4
perimeter walkways around platform areas should be this wide
3-4 feet
space needed for the Olympic lifting area
36 square feet
safety space cushion for aerobic exercise equipment
3 feet
common space guidelines for: stationary bike and stair machines
24sf
common space guidelines for: skiing machines
6 sf
common space guidelines for: treadmills
45sf
space cushion around equipment in a home setting is typically reduced to this
18 inches
The recommendation for space for activities such as aerobics, kickboxing, calisthenics, and body weight exercises is this range of SF
25-49sf
proper facility and equipment maintenance not only does this, but also does this
promotes a safe exercise environment
increases longevity of the facility and equipment
inspection of wood floors for faults should be done this often
daily
wall surfaces should be cleaned this often
2-3 times/week or when needed
mats in a stretching area should be cleaned and disinfected this often
daily and in a timely manner
all mats and upholstery should be disinfected this often
daily
plyo boxes should be inspected this often for excessive wear
monthly
guide rods on selectorized machines should be cleaned and lubricated this often
two or three times per week
if machines are bolted to the floor or wall, bolts should be inspected this often
monthly
weight plates on resistance training machines should be inspected this often for cracks
weekly
chains, cables, belts, and pulleys should be adjusted for proper alignment, tension, and smooth function this often
weekly
all bench and rack welds should be inspected this often
monthly or as needed
all moving parts on aerobic exercise equipment should be properly lubricated and cleaned this often
2-3 times weekly or when needed
on aerobic exercise equipment, checking for tightness or wear of straps, belts, connective bolts, and screws should be done at this time
during the cleaning process
