Athletic Training Facility

Objectives Recognize the importance of the size and layout of the training roomRecognize the importance of the size and layout of the training room Identify the organized areas of a training roomIdentify the organized areas of a training room Describe the importance of rules in the training roomDescribe the importance of rules in the training room

Maximum use of facilities & most effective use of equipment & suppliesMaximum use of facilities & most effective use of equipment & supplies –Essential to any sports program –Designed to meet many requirements

Size & layout dependent on scope of the athletic training programSize & layout dependent on scope of the athletic training program –Size & # of teams & athletes –What sports are offered –Must serve as a health care center for athletes

Athletic training area less than 1000 square feet is impracticalAthletic training area less than 1000 square feet is impractical – square feet is satisfactory for most schools –1200 square feet (40x30) permits: Handling of a sizeable # of athletes at one timeHandling of a sizeable # of athletes at one time Allows room for bulky equipmentAllows room for bulky equipment Suited for pregame preparationSuited for pregame preparation

Ideal Location Immediately adjacent to locker roomsImmediately adjacent to locker rooms Entrance to field/courtEntrance to field/court –Avoid bringing injured athlete through building –Allows access when building is closed

Organized areas: Taping areaTaping area Injury treatment (equipment/modalities)Injury treatment (equipment/modalities) Wet area for whirlpools, refrigerator, ice machine, etcWet area for whirlpools, refrigerator, ice machine, etc

Storage Facilities Negative = Often located a distance awayNegative = Often located a distance away Each service area should have storage cabinets &/or shelvesEach service area should have storage cabinets &/or shelves Large storage areaLarge storage area

Establishing Rules! Intended for prevention & care of sports injuriesIntended for prevention & care of sports injuries

Assignment 3 distinct and organized areas (see notes for further clarification) – –Use to create your design (I’m not worried about square footage – use as much space as you need to include all of your items) – –Label any large stationary items (tables, treadmills, cabinets, etc) 5 rules to govern your training room Contains at least 30 different purchased items (anything from band-aids to taping tables to whirlpools) – –½ point per item up to 30 items A list of all items purchased and their price per item & total amount for the quantity you ordered. Include a running total for your purchases noting final costs – –EX: athletic tape - $35/box x 10 boxes = $350 Good use of your budget – –$39,000 – 40,000 = 10 points – –$37,000 – 38,999 = 8 points – –$34,000 – 36,999 = 6 points – –$33,999 & below = 2 points – –Over $40,000 = 5 points