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FT 220- Facility Management

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Outline Introduction

Design guidelines

Equipment layout, placement & spacing Guidelines for different types of facilities

 Assignment

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Equipment Guidelines Intro Safety…safety…safety!!!! 

Laws to abide by: building codes, ADA,

negligence/liability, etc. Guidelines vs. laws/regulations…differ from state to

state, city to city!!!

Many factors and variables to consider in equipment

placement!!

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Facility Design Considerations Building codes, ADA 

Location of rooms (ground floor…or stable flooring) 

 Access: to rooms, to switches/fountains Ceiling height, wall type/surfaces

Flooring type

 Avoid: blind corners, doors opening into walkways

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Facility Design Considerations Environmental factors: lighting, temperature,

humidity, air circulation, sound levels

Electrical service Mirrors

Other: Drinking fountains, rest rooms,telephones/computers, signage,

Types of misc. rooms: storage, laundry, mechanical,maintenance, pool, courts, etc.

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General Equipment Layout

Guidelines Organization

General types of equipment (cardio, weight, stretch,safety)

Safety is top priority!!!

Layout method 1…Utilizes more facility space 

Cluster weight equipment based on body part

Designate areas for cardio, stretching, body weight exercise Layout method 2…More efficient use of space 

Divide into areas according to equipment type

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Equipment Placement Guidelines Spotting & power exercises = away from

mirrors/windows

Tall & DB racks = along wall RT circuit = ordered for large muscles first

 Aerobic = upright behind low to ground

 All equipment at least 6 inches from mirrors

Separate areas for stretching, circuit, free weights,Olympic lifting, aerobic & group instruction

Traffic f low: around perimeter, walkways bisect,unobstructed pathway (stipulated by law)

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Equipment Spacing Guidelines Safety & functionality!!!

User space = space to adequately perform an exercise

safely  Safety space cushion = space between equipment for

access and traffic flow (3-4 feet)

 ADA compliance = room for wheelchair access (at least

3 feet) NSCA text pp. 595-596 gives general

recommendations for spacing

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Home Gym Layout Guidelines Safety First!!!

Equipment selection: usually more inexpensive types

Environment issues: Electrical outlets, accessibility,safety, lighting/air/flooring, noise, etc.

Layout: Method 2 = efficient use of f loor space

Machines & DB racks against wall

Cushion space is often reduced

25-49 sq. ft. for cardio/stretching area

NSCA text p. 599 shows an example of home gym layout

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Fitness Center/Gym Layout

Guidelines Safety First!!!

Equipment selection: industrial strength

Environment issues: Electrical outlets, accessibility,safety, lighting/air/flooring, noise, etc.

Layout : Method 1 = use more floor space

Designated areas for weight training, cardio machines,flexibility, etc.

Power stations, squat racks & DB racks against wall

Equipment & cushion spacing ADA compliant

 At least 49 sq. ft. for any cardio/stretching area

Supervision area to see entire room