CSCS Organization and Administration
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Chapter 23 - CORRECT ANSWER - Facility Design, Layout and Organization
General Aspects of New Facility Design - CORRECT ANSWER - - *Forming a
committee of professionals is the first step in planning a new strength and conditioning facility.*
Predesign phase: usually requires 25% of the total project time (6 months). *Greatest priority is
creating a needs analysis or assessment. A feasibility study is conducted to determine costs,
facility location, programs of interest.*
Design phase: may require 10-12% of the total project time (~ 3 months). *Work with the
architect to finalize blueprints, include equipment specifications, spacing is designed to be user
friendly, facility is designed to provide easy access to all athletes.*
Construction phase: normally 50% of total project time (about 12 months). *Deadlines must be
set and adhered to.*
Pre-operation phase: also called the start-up phase requires about 15% of total project time (3-4
months). *Focuses on staffing considerations.*
Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - - Strength and
conditioning professionals often assume responsibility for an existing facility. *The focus is on
improving and reorganizing to meet current needs.*
- The strength and conditioning professional should *assess existing equipment based on the
needs of all athletes and teams that use the facility*.
Assessing Athletic Program Needs - CORRECT ANSWER - - How many athletes will use
the facility?
,- What are the training goals for the athletes, coaches, and administration?
- What are the demographics of the athletes?
- What will the training experience of the athletes be? (e.g. novice, intermediate, advanced)?
- How will the athletes be scheduled?
- What equipment needs to be repaired or modified?
Environmental Factors for a Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Proper lighting, temperature, humidity, air circulation, sound levels.
The lights should be between *50 and 100 lumens.* Most sources indicate that anywhere
between *68 °F and 78 °F (20-25 °C) is a good temperature range*.
In any space where there is physical activity, *relative humidity should not exceed 60%*. The air
should be exchanged anywhere from 8 to 12 times per hour to prevent odors caused by stagnant
air. A general guideline is *two to four fans for every 1,200 square feet.*
*Sound should be less than 90 decibels so that athletes can hear instructions and cues*.
Designing a Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Location -
ideally located on the ground floor
Supervision Location - ideally should be centrally located
Access - should be accessible to people with disabilities, with either a ramp or a wheelchair lift,
*a ramp should run 12 inches for every 1-inch rise.*
Ceiling Height - *especially in platform areas should have 12 to 14 ft of clearance from low
hanging items.*
Flooring - carpet or rubberized flooring, or indoor turf for plyometric or agility exercises
, Electrical Service - needs to be properly grounded to protect the system from lightning strikes or
power surges.
Mirrors - *should be placed at least 6 inches away from any equipment and a minimum of 20
inches above the floor.*
Other Considerations - Drinking Fountains, Locker rooms, Telephones for those with disabilities,
Bumper rails or padding, Storage room
Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are safety and efficiency recommendations for each type of equipment and mode of
exercise.
*Safety and function are top priorities when one is deciding on placement of equipment in a
facility.*
Equipment Placement - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be grouped into sections such as a
stretching and warm-up area, agility and plyometrics, free weights, aerobic area, and resistance
machines.
Free weights and racks should be organized along the wall, and there should be walkways
between the free weights and machines
Machines can be lined up in the middle of the weight room to make a walkway on
each side of the room.
Tall machines should be bolted to the floor or a column or a wall
Cardiorespiratory machines should be in their own section and should be lined up and organized
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Chapter 23 - CORRECT ANSWER - Facility Design, Layout and Organization
General Aspects of New Facility Design - CORRECT ANSWER - - *Forming a
committee of professionals is the first step in planning a new strength and conditioning facility.*
Predesign phase: usually requires 25% of the total project time (6 months). *Greatest priority is
creating a needs analysis or assessment. A feasibility study is conducted to determine costs,
facility location, programs of interest.*
Design phase: may require 10-12% of the total project time (~ 3 months). *Work with the
architect to finalize blueprints, include equipment specifications, spacing is designed to be user
friendly, facility is designed to provide easy access to all athletes.*
Construction phase: normally 50% of total project time (about 12 months). *Deadlines must be
set and adhered to.*
Pre-operation phase: also called the start-up phase requires about 15% of total project time (3-4
months). *Focuses on staffing considerations.*
Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - - Strength and
conditioning professionals often assume responsibility for an existing facility. *The focus is on
improving and reorganizing to meet current needs.*
- The strength and conditioning professional should *assess existing equipment based on the
needs of all athletes and teams that use the facility*.
Assessing Athletic Program Needs - CORRECT ANSWER - - How many athletes will use
the facility?
,- What are the training goals for the athletes, coaches, and administration?
- What are the demographics of the athletes?
- What will the training experience of the athletes be? (e.g. novice, intermediate, advanced)?
- How will the athletes be scheduled?
- What equipment needs to be repaired or modified?
Environmental Factors for a Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
Proper lighting, temperature, humidity, air circulation, sound levels.
The lights should be between *50 and 100 lumens.* Most sources indicate that anywhere
between *68 °F and 78 °F (20-25 °C) is a good temperature range*.
In any space where there is physical activity, *relative humidity should not exceed 60%*. The air
should be exchanged anywhere from 8 to 12 times per hour to prevent odors caused by stagnant
air. A general guideline is *two to four fans for every 1,200 square feet.*
*Sound should be less than 90 decibels so that athletes can hear instructions and cues*.
Designing a Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER - Location -
ideally located on the ground floor
Supervision Location - ideally should be centrally located
Access - should be accessible to people with disabilities, with either a ramp or a wheelchair lift,
*a ramp should run 12 inches for every 1-inch rise.*
Ceiling Height - *especially in platform areas should have 12 to 14 ft of clearance from low
hanging items.*
Flooring - carpet or rubberized flooring, or indoor turf for plyometric or agility exercises
, Electrical Service - needs to be properly grounded to protect the system from lightning strikes or
power surges.
Mirrors - *should be placed at least 6 inches away from any equipment and a minimum of 20
inches above the floor.*
Other Considerations - Drinking Fountains, Locker rooms, Telephones for those with disabilities,
Bumper rails or padding, Storage room
Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are safety and efficiency recommendations for each type of equipment and mode of
exercise.
*Safety and function are top priorities when one is deciding on placement of equipment in a
facility.*
Equipment Placement - CORRECT ANSWER - Should be grouped into sections such as a
stretching and warm-up area, agility and plyometrics, free weights, aerobic area, and resistance
machines.
Free weights and racks should be organized along the wall, and there should be walkways
between the free weights and machines
Machines can be lined up in the middle of the weight room to make a walkway on
each side of the room.
Tall machines should be bolted to the floor or a column or a wall
Cardiorespiratory machines should be in their own section and should be lined up and organized
