Facility, Design, Layout, and Organization

Question 1

What steps occur in the pre-design phase?

Answer 1

Needs Analysis
Feasibility study
Master plan
Hire architect

Question 2

What is a SWOT analysis and when should it be performed

Answer 2

SWOT = Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Should be performed as part of the feasibility study during the pre-design phase

Question 3

What steps occur in the design phase?

Answer 3

Finalize the design committee, create blueprint for facility

Question 4

What steps occur in the construction phase?

Answer 4

Follow master plan to build facility, arrange equipment, check construction progress regularly

Question 5

What steps occur in the pre-operation phase?

Answer 5

Hire staff, create cleaning schedule, assign duties, create plan for operation

Question 6

What is the recommended minimum amount of space per athlete in a strength & conditioning facility?

Answer 6

100 SQ ft

Question 7

What is the recommended minimum height for the ceiling of the strength & conditioning facility?

Answer 7

12-14 ft

Question 8

What is the recommended temperature and humidity of the strength & conditioning facility?

Answer 8

68-78 degrees F, humidity should not exceed 60%

Question 9

How far off the floor should mirrors be placed on the wall?

Answer 9

20 inches

Question 10

How far away from equipment should mirrors be placed?

Answer 10

at least 6 inches

Question 11

How wide should walkways between equipment be?

Answer 11

At least 36 inches

Question 12

How much space should be between squat racks to allow room for spotters?

Answer 12

36 inches

Question 13

What is the recommended minimum amount of space per athlete in the stretching/warm up area?

Answer 13

49 SQ ft