CSCS Organization and Administration
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
first step in planning a new strength and conditioning facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
forming a committee of professionals
predesign phase requires how much of total project time - CORRECT ANSWER - ~25%
(6 months)
priority of predesign phase - CORRECT ANSWER - needs analysis or assessment;
feasibility study is conducted to determine costs, facility location, and programs of interest
design phase total project time - CORRECT ANSWER - ~10-12% (~3months)
design phase priority - CORRECT ANSWER - work with architecht 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 time of total project - CORRECT ANSWER - ~50% (12months) -
deadlines must be adhered to
preoperation phase/ start up phase time of total project - CORRECT ANSWER - ~15% (3-
4 months)
preoperation phase priority - CORRECT ANSWER - focus on staffing considerations
wheelchair ramp rise/run - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 inches run for every 1 inch rise
, ceiling height requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-14 ft clearance from low hanging
items, especially in platform areas
flooring requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - carpet or rubberized flooring, or indoor
turf for plyometric or agility exercises levels
environmental factors - CORRECT ANSWER - proper lighting, temperature, humidity, air
circulation, sound levels
lights recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - between 50-100 lumens
temperature recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit
relative humidity should not exceed .... - CORRECT ANSWER - 60%
air should be exchanged anywhere from .... - CORRECT ANSWER - 8-12 times per hour
to prevent odors caused by stagnat air
general guideline for fans - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-4 fans every 1200 sq ft
"Sound" recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 90 decibels so athletes can
hear instructions and cues
electrical services requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - needs to be properly grounded
to protect the system from lightning strikes or power outages
mirror guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 6 inches from any equipment and
minimun of 20 inches above the floor
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
first step in planning a new strength and conditioning facility - CORRECT ANSWER -
forming a committee of professionals
predesign phase requires how much of total project time - CORRECT ANSWER - ~25%
(6 months)
priority of predesign phase - CORRECT ANSWER - needs analysis or assessment;
feasibility study is conducted to determine costs, facility location, and programs of interest
design phase total project time - CORRECT ANSWER - ~10-12% (~3months)
design phase priority - CORRECT ANSWER - work with architecht 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 time of total project - CORRECT ANSWER - ~50% (12months) -
deadlines must be adhered to
preoperation phase/ start up phase time of total project - CORRECT ANSWER - ~15% (3-
4 months)
preoperation phase priority - CORRECT ANSWER - focus on staffing considerations
wheelchair ramp rise/run - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 inches run for every 1 inch rise
, ceiling height requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-14 ft clearance from low hanging
items, especially in platform areas
flooring requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - carpet or rubberized flooring, or indoor
turf for plyometric or agility exercises levels
environmental factors - CORRECT ANSWER - proper lighting, temperature, humidity, air
circulation, sound levels
lights recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - between 50-100 lumens
temperature recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit
relative humidity should not exceed .... - CORRECT ANSWER - 60%
air should be exchanged anywhere from .... - CORRECT ANSWER - 8-12 times per hour
to prevent odors caused by stagnat air
general guideline for fans - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-4 fans every 1200 sq ft
"Sound" recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - less than 90 decibels so athletes can
hear instructions and cues
electrical services requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - needs to be properly grounded
to protect the system from lightning strikes or power outages
mirror guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - at least 6 inches from any equipment and
minimun of 20 inches above the floor
