Chapter 24: Facility and Equipment Layout and Maintenance

Question 1

four main phases of facility design and planning

Answer 1

pre-design
design
construction
preoperation

Question 2

What should be done before any of the four phases begin

Answer 2

a facility design committee should be formed

Question 3

creation of a master plan, selection of an architect, outlines possible future expansion and alternative uses of the areas within the facility, and conduction of a needs analysis/feasibility study are all part of this phase

Answer 3

pre-design

Question 4

when the committe finds a need exists, this is the next step, which determines whether the project should be undertaken

Answer 4

feasibility study

Question 5

The cost, facility location, program needs, and projected usage of the facility are all apart of this

Answer 5

feasibility study

Question 6

This is often conducted as a part of a feasibility study

Answer 6

SWOT analysis (strengths, weakness, opportunity, threats)

Question 7

this is contained in the master plan

Answer 7

detail of the projects goals, and procedures needed to achieve those goals, and equipment requirements

Question 8

This person is selected based on a bid process in which the committee evaluates costs and experience

Answer 8

architect

Question 9

a common mistake during the predesign phase

Answer 9

plan a facility based on current needs and not considering and planning for future needs

Question 10

The final result of the design phase

Answer 10

detailed blueprint of the new facility

Question 11

this should take into account equipment and facility spacing and local health, safety and legal codes

Answer 11

design phase

Question 12

this phase takes the majority of the time

Answer 12

construction phase

Question 13

throughout the construction phase the facility design committe should do this

Answer 13

monitor to ensure that teh master plan and project deadlines are being fulfilled in a timely manner and also oversee the construction

Question 14

This is the focus of the preoperation phase

Answer 14

staffing and staff development for the facility

Question 15

Passageways must be at least this wide to accommodate wheelchairs

Answer 15

36 inches

Question 16

hallways and cirulation passages need to be atleast this wide

Answer 16

60 inches

Question 17

what is the maximum height of a threshold before a ramp is required

Answer 17

0.5 inches

Question 18

Where should cardiovascular machines be placed

Answer 18

next to or facing windows, since this tends to increase an exercisers motivation

Question 19

Where should the repair and maintenance shop be located

Answer 19

next to the fitness room for convenience when large heavy equipment needs to be transferred to the shop

Question 20

Water fountains should be installed here, at this high

Answer 20

close to the entrance of the main fitness rooms, and must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use

Question 21

AEDs in a facility should be located within this range of a potential incident site, at this height

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90 seconds, must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use

Question 22

Recommended background noise level

Answer 22

70dec, never exceeding 90 dec

Question 23

where should speakers be placed

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high in all the corners of the rooms

Question 24

Recommended temperature range in a S&C facility

Answer 24

72-78*

Question 25

the capacity of the ventilation systems should be atleast this many exchanges per hour

Answer 25

8-10 with 12-15 being optimal

Question 26

optimal humidity level in a fitness area

Answer 26

50-60%

Question 27

Where should communication boards be placed

Answer 27

Near the front of the entrance of the facility where they can be viewed w/o blocking traffic

Question 28

mounting location for telephones

Answer 28

no higher than 4 feet to accommodate people in wheelchairs

Question 29

where should a comment and suggestion box be placed

Answer 29

near the main entrance

Question 30

Location of a resistance training room

Answer 30

ground floor, near locker rooms and a service entrance. Additionally it should be away from areas that require privacy and quiet

Question 31

the supervisors office should be located here

Answer 31

near or in the resistance training room

Question 32

fitness staff to exercisers ratio in a resistance training room

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1:10

Question 33

desirable resistance training room ceiling height

Answer 33

12-14 feet

Question 34

windows in a resistance training room should be at least this far from the floor

Answer 34

20 inches

Question 35

Type of doors desired for a resistance training room

Answer 35

double doors with a removable post

Question 36

Recommendation for lighting in a resistance training room

Answer 36

75-100 foot-candles or 807 to 1076 lux

Question 37

minimum height of mirrors in a resistance training room

Answer 37

20 inches from the floor

Question 38

all equipment should be this far away from mirrors

Answer 38

6 inches

Question 39

this is the best choice in resistance room flooring du to it being seamless and providing the most cushion and durability

Answer 39

poured rubber

Question 40

The best floor for olympic platforms

Answer 40

wood

Question 41

These types of floors are good for plyometric exercises

Answer 41

rubber mats or a suspended floor

Question 42

If a resistance training room is not located on the ground floor, a load bearing capacity of at least this much is desireable to accommodate heavier exercise equipment, and to avoid any structural damage from dropped heavy weights

Answer 42

100lb/square foot

Question 43

Three phases of selecting exercise equipment

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developing functional criteria for the equipment evaluating the specifications and the effectiveness of the equipment and evaluating the manufactures rs business practices

Question 44

This reflects all the major and minor objectives of the facility design, and should specifiy the types and amounts of equipment needed

Answer 44

tentative floor plan

Question 45

this should be developed based on the facilites needs analysis

Answer 45

priority list

Question 46

this is the highest priority in any health and fitness facility

Answer 46

safety and prevention of injuries

Question 47

when selecting this type of equipment it is important to understand the mechanics of the equipment, and the types of movements that will be used

Answer 47

resistance

Question 48

when selecting this type of equipment it is essential to consider choosing the most versatile and popular types of equipment

Answer 48

cardiovascular equipment

Question 49

The selection of this type of equipment should be the first priority

Answer 49

cardiovascular equipment

Question 50

The first step to determining how many members will be using the facility during a given 2 hour period is to do this

Answer 50

take 25% of the total membership

Question 51

To determine the amount of members who will be using the equipment in a 2 hour period you should do this

Answer 51

25% of total membership x 33%, establish a standard of how many pieces of equipment for the given number of daily users (ex 5 per user)

Question 52

how many circuit training areas should be included

Answer 52

at least 1 per 1000 members

Question 53

it is not uncommon to make a down payment of this much when an order for equipment is placed

Answer 53

50%

Question 54

This should be clarified when equipment is ordered

Answer 54

who is responsible for installation of the equipment after it is delivered

Question 55

Resistance training equipment should be grouped together based on this

Answer 55

body part they target

Question 56

Addi tonally equipment can be arranged based on these, which is a preferable arrangement when a large amount of equipment is from two companies

Answer 56

manufacturers

Question 57

Cardiovascular equipment should be organized by this

Answer 57

type

Question 58

exercise that requires a spotter should be located here

Answer 58

away from windows, mirrors, and doors

Question 59

Taller machines should be placed here

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near walls or pillars to allow better visibility

Question 60

dumbbell racks and weight trees are typically placed here

Answer 60

against the walls

Question 61

shorter equipment should be placed here

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in the middle of the room to improve visabiltiy

Question 62

Cardiovascular equipment that require the client to be upright, or taller should be placed here relative to lower body position machines

Answer 62

behind

Question 63

all exercise equipment should be placed at least this far from mirrors

Answer 63

6 inches

Question 64

the space required by the client to perform the exercise safely

Answer 64

user space

Question 65

the space between each piece of equipment, that enhances the flow of traffic

Answer 65

safety space cushion

Question 66

the fitness area should provide this range of square feet per piece of equipment

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25-50

Question 67

The ADA requires that each piece of equipment have an adjacent clear floor space of at least this

Answer 67

30 by 48 inches

Question 68

more than this much space may be needed to accommodate clients with wheelchairs

Answer 68

3 feet

Question 69

this should be present to provide quick and easy access in and out of the facility in an emergency

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atlease one walkway bisecting the room

Question 70

optimal square feet for stretching per user

Answer 70

49

Question 71

all resistance training machines and equipment must be at least this far apart, but preferably this far apart

Answer 71

2 | 3

Question 72

if a free weight exercise will be performed in a resistance training machine area, this much safety cushion space is needed between the ends of the barbell and all adjacent stations

Answer 72

3

Question 73

Distance between ends of olymics and free weight barbells (all)

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3 feet

Question 74

The area designed for free weights should be able to accommodate this many exercisers

Answer 74

3-4

Question 75

perimeter walkways around platform areas should be this wide

Answer 75

3-4 feet

Question 76

space needed for the Olympic lifting area

Answer 76

36 square feet

Question 77

safety space cushion for aerobic exercise equipment

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3 feet

Question 78

common space guidelines for: stationary bike and stair machines

Answer 78

24sf

Question 79

common space guidelines for: skiing machines

Answer 79

6 sf

Question 80

common space guidelines for: treadmills

Answer 80

45sf

Question 81

space cushion around equipment in a home setting is typically reduced to this

Answer 81

18 inches

Question 82

The recommendation for space for activities such as aerobics, kickboxing, calisthenics, and body weight exercises is this range of SF

Answer 82

25-49sf

Question 83

proper facility and equipment maintenance not only does this, but also does this

Answer 83

promotes a safe exercise environment | increases longevity of the facility and equipment

Question 84

inspection of wood floors for faults should be done this often

Answer 84

daily

Question 85

wall surfaces should be cleaned this often

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2-3 times/week or when needed

Question 86

mats in a stretching area should be cleaned and disinfected this often

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daily and in a timely manner

Question 87

all mats and upholstery should be disinfected this often

Answer 87

daily

Question 88

plyo boxes should be inspected this often for excessive wear

Answer 88

monthly

Question 89

guide rods on selectorized machines should be cleaned and lubricated this often

Answer 89

two or three times per week

Question 90

if machines are bolted to the floor or wall, bolts should be inspected this often

Answer 90

monthly

Question 91

weight plates on resistance training machines should be inspected this often for cracks

Answer 91

weekly

Question 92

chains, cables, belts, and pulleys should be adjusted for proper alignment, tension, and smooth function this often

Answer 92

weekly

Question 93

all bench and rack welds should be inspected this often

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monthly or as needed

Question 94

all moving parts on aerobic exercise equipment should be properly lubricated and cleaned this often

Answer 94

2-3 times weekly or when needed

Question 95

on aerobic exercise equipment, checking for tightness or wear of straps, belts, connective bolts, and screws should be done at this time

Answer 95

during the cleaning process