1. 2 2 4 4 C H A P T E R Facility Layout and Scheduling

2. Chapter Outline  General aspects of new facility design  Scheduling the strength and conditioning facility  Existing strength and conditioning facilities  Assessing athletic program needs  Designing the strength and conditioning facility  Arranging equipment in the strength and conditioning facility

3. F orming a committee of professionals is the first step in planning and designing a new strength and conditioning facility. The committee can consist of an administrator, architect, contractor, lawyer, student athlete, sport coach, instructors who will use the facility, and various sport-conditioning experts. 

4. Planning and Designing of Facility  Predesign phase requires 25% of the total project time (about 6 months).  Preoperation (start-up) phase requires 15% of total project time (about 3-4 months).  Design phase requires 12% of total project time (about 3 months).  Construction phase requires 50% of total project time (about 12 months).

5. T he strength and conditioning professional should assess existing equipment based on the needs of all athletes and teams that use the facility. 

6. Assessing Athletic Program Needs  How many athletes will use the facility?  What types of strength and conditioning training does each athletic group require?  What are the age groups of the athletes using the facility?  What is the training experience of the athletes using the facility?  When will strength training fit into each athletic team’s schedule?  What repairs and adaptations to equipment must be made to meet athletes’ needs?

7. Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility  Location  Supervision location  Access  Ceiling height  Flooring  Mirrors  Environmental factors  Electrical service

8. S afety and function are top priorities when determining equipment placement. 

9. Methods for Organizing the Facility  Creating strength training areas that emphasize different body parts.  Creating training areas according to types of equipment. This is the preferred method for functionality and appearance.

10. Considerations in Scheduling the Strength and Conditioning Facility  Seasonal priority and peak hours  Staff-to-athlete ratio  Group size and equipment availability

11. Example of High School Facility Floor Plan

12. Problem Floor Plan

13. Solution to Problem Floor Plan