ACSM's health/fitness facility standards and guidelines /
By: American College of Sports Medicine.
Contributor(s): Tharrett, Stephen J
| Peterson, James A
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Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c1997Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 211 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0873229576; 9780873229579 :.Subject(s): Physical fitness centers -- Standards -- United States | Sports facilities -- Standards -- United StatesDDC classification: 725.80430218 Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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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.
Includes appendices and index.