Acsm's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines

by American College of Sports Medicine; Peterson, James A.; Tharrett, Stephen J.

• ISBN13: 9780873229579
• ISBN10: 0873229576
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

The first edition of this book was a landmark reference that established for the first time comprehensive standards and guidelines for the quality design and operation of health/fitness facilities. Now, as part of an effort to gain broader support for these important industry standards, the book has been completely revised and redesigned.One of the most important improvements in this second edition is that it places greater emphasis on the views of industry trade organizations and a wide variety of fitness associations. The result is a book that reflects a true consensus in the health and fitness industry, while still maintaining the high standards of the ACSM.>ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, Second Edition,> also has been restructured so that facility managers in every setting-worksites, clubs, hospitals, YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs, government, schools, hotels, and spas-will have a clearer understanding of how to use the recommendations. The myriad standards and guidelines presented in the first edition have been consolidated into six standards and approximately 400 guidelines.The book's six standards represent an industry consensus in regard to designing and operating a safe and high-quality health/fitness facility. The accompanying guidelines are recommended specifications, policies, and procedures that can help facility operators enhance the level of service they provide to facility users.

Table of Contents

Credits	v	(1)
Editors and Contributors	vi	(1)
Notice	vii	(2)
Preface	ix	(2)
Acknowledgments	xi
PART I STANDARDS FOR HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITIES	1	(10)
Chapter 1 Standards for Health/Fitness Facilities	3	(2)
Chapter 2 An Overview and Discussion of the Standards	5	(6)
PART II GENERAL CONSIDERATION GUIDELINES	11	(24)
Chapter 3 Guidelines for Enhancing Physical Plant Safety	13	(6)
Chapter 4 Guidelines for Signage	19	(4)
Chapter 5 Guidelines for Organizational Structure and Staffing	23	(4)
Chapter 6 Guidelines for User Screening	27	(2)
Chapter 7 Guidelines for Emergency/Safety Procedures	29	(6)
PART III PROGRAM ACTIVITY AREA GUIDELINES	35	(50)
Chapter 8 Guidelines for the Fitness-Testing, Health Promotion, and Wellness Area	37	(6)
Chapter 9 Guidelines for the Exercise Classroom	43	(6)
Chapter 10 Guidelines for the Fitness Floor	49	(6)
Chapter 11 Guidelines for a Multipurpose Recreation Area (Gymnasium)	55	(4)
Chapter 12 Guidelines for Sports Court Areas	59	(8)
Chapter 13 Guidelines for Pool Areas	67	(8)
Chapter 14 Guidelines for Outdoor Recreational Areas	75	(6)
Chapter 15 Guidelines for Running Track Areas	81	(4)
PART IV NONACTIVITY AREA GUIDELINES	85	(14)
Chapter 16 Guidelines for External Grounds	87	(2)
Chapter 17 Guidelines for the Control Desk Area	89	(2)
Chapter 18 Guidelines for the Laundry Room Area	91	(4)
Chapter 19 Guidelines for the Locker Room Area	95	(4)
PART V SPECIALITY AREA GUIDELINES	99	(10)
Chapter 20 Guidelines for a Youth Supervision Area	101	(4)
Chapter 21 Guidelines for Spa Areas	105	(4)
Appendix A Supplements	109	(42)
Appendix B Forms	151	(34)
Appendix C The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) As It Applies to Health/Fitness Facilities	185	(8)
Appendix D Climbing-Wall Areas	193	(4)
Appendix E Bibliography	197	(4)
Appendix F Trade and Professional Associations for Fitness, Health, and Related Recreational Concerns	201	(2)
Appendix G About the American College of Sports Medicine	203	(2)
ACSM Certifications for Health/Fitness Professionals	205	(2)
Index	207