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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