Organization, Administration, Legal (23,24) Flashcards
What are the four phases of opening a new facility?
predesign, design, construction, preoperation
what are the four phases of the predesign phase?
needs analysis
feasibility study
master plan
hire architect
what are the two phases of the design phase?
finalize committee
create blueprint
what are the three phases of the construction phase?
follow master plan
arrange equipment
check construction progress
During what phase does the operational plan begin?
predesign phase (part of master plan)
what are the four phases of the preoperation phase?
hire staff
create cleaning schedule
assign duties
create plan for operation
what are the first steps (3) of modifying an existing facility?
form committee, feasibility study, needs analysis
what are the second steps (3) of modifying an existing facility?
create operational plan, remodel and/or upgrade, and finalize design and decorations
what are the third steps (3) of modifying an existing facility?
arrange equipment, create employee duties and schedule
What are factors that affect the design of the facility?
- number of athletes
- training goals (for athletes, coaches, admin)
- demographics of athletes
- training experience of athletes
- how will they be scheduled?
- what equipment needs to be repaired/changed?
what is the recommended minimum amount of space per athlete?
100 sq ft
What should the load-bearing capacity of a floor be (if gym is not located on the ground floor of a building)?
100 pounds per sq ft
where should the supervisor’s office be located?
in a central location with a clear line of sight, potentially with mirrors, to see everyone
How should building entrances be made ADA accessible?
- ramps needed for any elevation change greater than 0.5 inches
- ramp should be 12 inches in run for every 1 inch of rise
- steps should have a rough strip
- weight room should have double doors
What is the recommended ceiling height?
12-14 feet
What is the most common type of flooring?
some type of rubber flooring and an antifungal carpet
What is the ideal flooring for weightlifting platforms?
middle portion made of wood (so shoes don’t slide) and outer sections made of rubber
What are the recommendations for light (in lumens), temperature, humidity, and volume?
lights: 50-100 lumens
temp: 72-78
humidity: no more than 60%
volume: no more than 90 decibels
what is the recommended number of fans per square footage?
2-4 fans for every 1200 sq ft
how high do mirrors need to be off the ground?
at least 20 inches
how far away do mirrors need to be from equipment?
at least 6 inches
How far away do barbell/dumbbell racks need to be from each other?
at least 36 inches
how wide do main walkways throughout the gym need to be?
at least 36 inches
what is the ideal amount of open space for dynamic warm-ups?
at least 49 sq ft
