Practical/Applied: Organization and Administration Flashcards
How high should mirrors be placed from the floor? How far from equipment?
Mirror 20-6 rule
20 in from the floor; 6 inches away from equipment
How many Olympic Lifting Platforms can fit in a 72 ft long space?
6 platforms (8 ft wide and 3 ft of space in between each and on the ends)
How many coaches are required to supervise a group of 50 high school soccer player in the weight room?
4 coaches (1:15 ratio)
What is the recommended ceiling height for a weight room?
12-14 ft
How much space is recommended between squat racks to allow for loading and unloading of plates?
at least 3 ft or 36 in between.
Two sport coaches request a training session for their team with the strength and conditioning coach at 7AM Thursday. Which of the following is the most appropriate choice?
Schedule the off season sport team
Schedule the in season sport team
Schedule neither and offer a different time
Schedule the in season sport team
Which of the following is the priority when setting up equipment in the strength and conditioning facility?
A: Ensure at least 30 inch width pathways
B: Ensure visibility and traffic flow around the weight room
C: Space equipment at least 36 inches apart
B: Ensure visibility and traffic flow around the weight room
A strength and conditioning director is educating the staff about weight room policies to improve safety. Which of the following should be listed as the highest priority?
A: Maintaining records of all training sessions and programs completed
B: Providing athletes with appropriate supervision in the weightroom
C: Ensuring assistant coaches and interns complete continuing education on time
B: Providing athletes with appropriate supervision in the weightroom
When designing a circuit training area, the following widths should be adhered to for hallways:
A: 4-7 feet wide
B: 36 inches
C: 6-8 feet wide
A: 4-7 feet wide
What is the ideal temperature and humidity in a weight room?
68-78 degrees at less than 60% humidity
What is the ratio of coaches to athletes needed for the junior high, high school, and college levels?
Junior High: 1:10
High school: 1:15
College: 1:20
What is the minimum square ft per individual for a weight room?
100 sq-ft
What is an emergency action plan? (page 653)
a written document that details proper procedures for caring for injuries.
What are the 4 phases of facility design?
1: Pre-design
2: Design
3: Construction
4: Pre-operations
What is the Predesign (4) phase of facility design? What are the components of this phase?
Definition: The first step in building a new facility.
Components:
1. Needs analysis
2. feasibility study
3. master plan
4. Hire an architect
What is the Design (2) phase of facility design? What are the components of this phase?
Definition: The design phase is the second phase in the process of building the new facility and during this phase the committees ideas come together in regards to structure and design element
Components:
1. Finalize committee
2. Create blueprint
What is the rise/run required of a ramp?
12 in run for every 1 in rise
What is the recommended amount of fans?
2-4 fans per 1200 square feet
What is a needs analysis in a predesign phase when designing a new facility?
The needs analysis is the step in which the designers and experts collaborate and determine the needs of the athletic program.
The need analysis should be consistent with the philosophy of the strength and conditioning professional and the athletic program.
What is the feasibility study?
A feasibility study should analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). It should look at the location and the potential for growth for both the athletic and strength and conditioning programs. It also should address the opportunity for success against competitor businesses.
What are some questions that would be asked when analyzing the needs during a need analysis of designing a future facility?
Examples of questions are “How much space do you need?” and “What needs to fit into the allotted space?”
What is the goal of a feasibility study?
The goal is to ensure that the financial investment will yield a viable and sustainable return.
When is a feasibility study conducted in the planning of a new facility?
During the predesign phase, after the needs analysis and before the master plan.
What is the Master Plan in the predesign phase of facility design?
A general plan for all phases pf the new facility and includes:
- building and construction plan
- Facility design
- budget information
- and an operational plan to act once the facility is actually complete
In the master plan of the predesign phase, what is the operational plan and what does it entail?
The operational plan is the plan of how the facility will operate when the building is actually complete.
It should consist of:
1. short and long term goals that will enhance the facility’s success short and long term.
2. staff development and training
3. hiring process for staff
What is the last step of the predesign phase? What process is usually used during this step?
- Hiring an architect
- Bid process
What is the bid process when hiring an architect during the predesign phase?
the architect who is hired usually is the one who submitted the lowest price
During the design phase of new facility construction, what is one of the more important aspects of the blueprint being made by the committee and architect?
Traffic Flow - you want to ensure the flow of how people can move around the facility is efficient and safe
What is usually the longest phase when designing a new facility?
the construction phase
What is the Construction (3) phase of facility design? What are the components of this phase?
The period of time when construction of the new facility begins and ends.
Components:
- Follow the master plan
- Check construction progress
- Arrange equipment
What is Standard of Care? (page 647)
What a reasonable and prudent person would do under similar circumstances. The standard expected of a reasonable professional to care for their clients or athletes so to speak.
A strength and conditioning professional its expected to act according to hi sir her education, level of training, and certification status.
What its Informed Consent? (page 647)
The process by which a procedure or activity is described/explained to a participant, with an explanation/description of the inherent risks and benefits involved, allowing the individual to determine if he or she is willing to participate
What are the roles of the Director of strength and conditioning/head strength and conditioning coach?
- Budget
- Selection and maintenance of equipment
- Design of training programs
- Directs staff
What is the Preparation phase of facility design? What are the components of this phase?
Definition: The final steps before the facility can open.
Components:
- Hire staff
- Assign duties
- create cleaning schedule
- create plan for operation
In the construction phase of facility design, what does the committee need to continually refer back to in order to ensure the project is on track in regards to the established goals and design?
The master plan
Why does the committee need to continuously refer back to the master plan during the construction phase of facility design? What are some of the dangers if this is not monitored and managed properly?
Why: In order to make sure the project is on track in regards to the established goals and design and the timeline of the project.
Dangers: The cost of delays by the builder or architect if deadlines are not met can coast the owners potential revenue, which can lead to a lawsuit so that the owners can make up for the loss revenue and the price from the initial bid is reduced.
What are the first, second, and third steps in modifying an existing strength and conditioning facility?
First steps: Form a committee; Feasibility study; Needs analysis
Second steps: Create operational plan; Remodel and/or upgrade; Finalize design and decorations
Third/final steps: Arrange equipment; Create employee schedule and duties; Hire/keep Staff
When it comes time to assess the needs of a strength and conditioning facility, what 6 questions should be asked? (pg 626)
- How many athletes will be using the facility?
- What’re 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?
What should the load bearing capacity be for the floor in a strength and conditioning facility?
100 pounds per square feet
What is a “safety cushion” between circuit training machines?
24-36 inches between circuit training machines that allow for some walk space and sasfety
What is the space needed for bikes and stair steppers?
24 square feet
What is the space needed for rowers and treadmills, respectively?
40 and 45 square feet
What is the space needed for skiers?
6 square feet
What are the pieces of maintenance equipment that should be stored at a strength and conditioning facility?
- File
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Wrench set
- Knife
- Stapler
- Duct tape
- Extra nuts, bolts, and washers
- Heavy duty glue
- Drill and drill bit set
- Vise grips
What are the cleaning supplies that should be stored at a strength and conditioning facility?
- Disinfectant (germicide)
- Specialty cleaners (wood, walls, upholstery, etc)
- Glass cleaner
- Lubrication
- Paper towels
- Spray bottles
- Cloth towels and rags
- sponges
- Brooms and dustpans
- Vacuum cleaners
- Mop and bucket
- Stain remover
What is the difference between policies and procedures?
Policies are essentially A facilities rules and regulations while procedures describe how policies are met or carried out
What do the policies of a strength and conditioning facility reflect? (pg. 642)
The goals and objectives of the program
What elements of policies and procedures should protect the program and its employees from litigation? (pg. 642)
- Guidelines for supervision and instruction
- Facility administration
- an emergency action plan
What is a mission statement? (pg. 642)
an organizations statement of purpose
What are the elements of a mission statement suggested by the Drucker foundation? (pg. 642)
- short and sharply focused
- clear and easy to understand
- defines why the organization exists
- doesn’t prescribe means
- broad in scope
- provides direction for upholding code of ethics
- addresses and matches organizations scope of practice
- inspires committment
What are “program goals” of a strength and conditioning department? (pg. 642)
desired end products of the strength and conditioning program stated in a broad, general manner.
What are “program objectives” of a strength and conditioning department? (pg. 642)
specific means of attaining program goals
What is Liability? (pg. 647)
A legal responsibility, or obligation. Strength coaches shave a duty to the athletes they serve by virtue of their employment
What are the components of an emergency action plan? (page 653)
- EMS Activation Procedures
- Names and telephone numbers of primary, secondary, and tertiary individuals to contact
- Specific address of strength and conditioning facility to direct the EMS
- Location of telephones
- Location of nearest exits
- Designated personnel qualified to care for injuries
- Ambulance access
- Location of emergency supplies and first aid
- Plan of action in case of fire, tornado, life-threatening injury, crime, terrorism and so forth
What kind of documentation should you keep track of as a strength and conditioning coach?
Consent forms
Training logs
Official medical clearances
Equipment manuals
Staff credentials
Maintenance schedules
What are the roles of an assistant strength and conditioning coach?
- Work directly with athletes
- Takes the lead with a number of teams
- Typically manages interns
- Communicates directly to sport coaches and athletes
What is negligence? (pg. 647)
Failure to act as a responsible or prudent person would under similar circumstances, or failure to provide standard of fair.
What are the 4 elements that must exist for a strength coach to be considered negligent? (pg. 647)
- Duty
- Breach of duty
- Proximate cause
- Damages (physical or economic injury)
What is risk management? (pg. 647)
The employment of strategies to decrease and control the risk of liability exposure.
What is the “Assumption of risk”? (pg. 647)
Knowing the inherent risk that exists with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate in it anyway.
What is a scope of practice? (pg. 648)
proper legal parameters and professional duties
What is a “statute of limitations”? (pg. 648)
The time during which individuals can file a lawsuit
What is product liability? (pg. 648)
The legal responsibilities of those who manufacture or sell products if a person sustains injury or damage as a result of using the product
What are the example given for a tiered penalty system given by the NSCA on page 650 for those who are violating rules or guidelines of the strength and conditioning facility/department?
1st offense: Verbal warning
2nd offense: Dismissal from facility for 1 day, documentation of event, discussion with sport coach, and warning of disciplinary action on a 3rd offense
3rd offense: Dismissal from facility for 1 week, documentation, discussion with coach, warning for further discipline
4th offense: Dismissal from facility for remainder of the year, documentation, discussion with sport coach and athletic director, warning for further discipline
5th offense: Permanent dismissal from facility, documentation, and discussion with athletic director and sport coach
What is important to note in regards to insurance as a strength and conditioning coach?
Does your organization cover you or do you need to cover yourself?
