ACSM's health fitness facility standards and guidelines / James A. Peterson, Stephen J. Tharrett.
Material type: TextPublication details: Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, 1997.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 256p. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780873229579 (hbk.) :
- 0873229576
- Health/fitness facility standards and guidelines
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Physical fitness centers -- Standards -- United States
- Sports facilities -- Standards -- United States
- Fitness & diet
- Hospitality & service industries
- Sport
- Physical Education and Training -- standards -- United States
- Physical fitness -- United States
- Health facilities, Proprietary -- Standards -- United States
- 613.71 PET
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-199) and index.
Standards for health/fitness facilities -- An overview and discussion of the standards -- Guidelines for enhancing physical plant safety -- Guidelines for signage -- Guidelines for organizational structure and staffing -- Guidelines for user screening -- Guidelines for emergency/safety procedures -- Guidelines for fitness-testing, health promotion, and wellness area -- Guidelines for the exercise classroom -- Guidelines for the fitness floor -- Guidelines for a multipurpose recreation area (gymnasium) -- Guidelines for sports court areas -- Guidelines for pool areas -- Guidelines for outdoor recreational areas -- Guidelines for running track areas -- Guidelines for external grounds -- Guidelines for the control desk area -- Guidelines for the laundry room area -- Guidelines for the locker room area -- Guidelines for a youth supervision area -- Guidelines for spa areas -- Appendix A: Supplements -- Appendix B: Forms -- Appendix C: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to health/fitness facilities -- Appendix D: Climbing-wall areas -- Appendix E: Bibliography -- Appendix F: Trade and professional associations for fitness, health, and related recreational concerns -- Appendix G: About the American College of Sports Medicine -- ACSM certifications for health/fitness professionals.
This book contains the guidelines and recommended policies and procedures that, if followed, will enhance the quality of service and facility provided to its users.