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REVIEW PAPER 2026 ANSWERS GRADED
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⩥ Standard 1.1. Answer: Requires participants to undergo healthcare
provider screening and clearance before participating.
⩥ Standard 9.1. Answer: Strength and Conditioning coaches must not
prescribe, recommend, or provide drugs, controlled substances, or illegal
substances.
⩥ Assumption of Risk. Answer: Knowing that an inherent risk exists
with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate
anyway.
⩥ Negligence. Answer: Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person
would under similar circumstances.
⩥ Standard of Care. Answer: what a reasonable and prudent person
would do under similar circumstances
⩥ Liability. Answer: A legal responsibility, duty, or obligation. By virtue
of their employment, strength and conditioning professionals have a
,duty to the athletes they serve, not only to act when an injury occurs, but
also to prevent injury.
⩥ Informed Consent. Answer: The process by which a procedure or
activity is described to a participant with an explanation of risks and
benefits, allowing the individual to determine if they wish to participate.
⩥ Risk Management. Answer: The employment of strategies to decrease
and control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore the
risk of liability exposure.
⩥ What is the minimum floor space per athlete in a facility?. Answer:
100 sq ft
⩥ Weight Lifting Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: -
Racks/platforms must be 3-4 ft apart
- Racks must be bolted to the floor
⩥ Circuit Training Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: - Machines at
least 24 inches apart
- Preferably 36 inches
- Walks ways 4-7 ft wide
⩥ Warm-up Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: At least 49 sq ft
,⩥ Barbell/Dumbbell Spacing/Requirements. Answer: - Minimum 36
inches between barbells
- Weight trees at least 36 inches away from things
- Walkways at least 36 inches wide
⩥ Mirror Requirements. Answer: - At least 6 inches away from
equipment
- At least 20 inches away from the floor
⩥ Facility Sound System Requirements. Answer: - must be under 90
decibels
- speakers in corners
⩥ Fans per facility. Answer: 2-4 fans per 1,200 sq ft
⩥ Facility Air Exchange Rate. Answer: Air should be exchanged 8-12
times per hour
⩥ What is the OPTIMAL facility temperature?. Answer: 72-78 degrees
⩥ Facility Environmental Requirements. Answer: - Have artificial &
natural light
, - lights must be 50-100 lumens
- Temperature 68-78 degrees
- Humidity can't exceed 60 %
⩥ Recommended ceiling height. Answer: 12-14 feet
⩥ What is the required load-bearing capacity for gyms above the 1st
floor?. Answer: 100 lbs per sq ft
⩥ Wheel chair ramp dimensions. Answer: 12 inches long for every 1
inch rise
⩥ Preoperation Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Hire staff
2. Create cleaning schedule
3. Assign duties
4. Create plan for operation
⩥ Construction Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Follower master plan
2. Check construction progress
3. Arrange equipment
⩥ Design Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Finalize committee
REVIEW PAPER 2026 ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ Standard 1.1. Answer: Requires participants to undergo healthcare
provider screening and clearance before participating.
⩥ Standard 9.1. Answer: Strength and Conditioning coaches must not
prescribe, recommend, or provide drugs, controlled substances, or illegal
substances.
⩥ Assumption of Risk. Answer: Knowing that an inherent risk exists
with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate
anyway.
⩥ Negligence. Answer: Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person
would under similar circumstances.
⩥ Standard of Care. Answer: what a reasonable and prudent person
would do under similar circumstances
⩥ Liability. Answer: A legal responsibility, duty, or obligation. By virtue
of their employment, strength and conditioning professionals have a
,duty to the athletes they serve, not only to act when an injury occurs, but
also to prevent injury.
⩥ Informed Consent. Answer: The process by which a procedure or
activity is described to a participant with an explanation of risks and
benefits, allowing the individual to determine if they wish to participate.
⩥ Risk Management. Answer: The employment of strategies to decrease
and control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore the
risk of liability exposure.
⩥ What is the minimum floor space per athlete in a facility?. Answer:
100 sq ft
⩥ Weight Lifting Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: -
Racks/platforms must be 3-4 ft apart
- Racks must be bolted to the floor
⩥ Circuit Training Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: - Machines at
least 24 inches apart
- Preferably 36 inches
- Walks ways 4-7 ft wide
⩥ Warm-up Area Spacing/Requirements. Answer: At least 49 sq ft
,⩥ Barbell/Dumbbell Spacing/Requirements. Answer: - Minimum 36
inches between barbells
- Weight trees at least 36 inches away from things
- Walkways at least 36 inches wide
⩥ Mirror Requirements. Answer: - At least 6 inches away from
equipment
- At least 20 inches away from the floor
⩥ Facility Sound System Requirements. Answer: - must be under 90
decibels
- speakers in corners
⩥ Fans per facility. Answer: 2-4 fans per 1,200 sq ft
⩥ Facility Air Exchange Rate. Answer: Air should be exchanged 8-12
times per hour
⩥ What is the OPTIMAL facility temperature?. Answer: 72-78 degrees
⩥ Facility Environmental Requirements. Answer: - Have artificial &
natural light
, - lights must be 50-100 lumens
- Temperature 68-78 degrees
- Humidity can't exceed 60 %
⩥ Recommended ceiling height. Answer: 12-14 feet
⩥ What is the required load-bearing capacity for gyms above the 1st
floor?. Answer: 100 lbs per sq ft
⩥ Wheel chair ramp dimensions. Answer: 12 inches long for every 1
inch rise
⩥ Preoperation Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Hire staff
2. Create cleaning schedule
3. Assign duties
4. Create plan for operation
⩥ Construction Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Follower master plan
2. Check construction progress
3. Arrange equipment
⩥ Design Phase Steps. Answer: 1. Finalize committee
