ACSM's health/fitness facility standards and guidelines / American College of Sports Medicine ; edited by Stephen J. Tharrett and James A. Peterson.
By: American College of Sports Medicine.
Contributor(s): Tharrett, Stephen J
| Peterson, James A.
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BookPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1997Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 211 p. : ill ; 29 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0873229576.Subject(s): Physical fitness centers -- Standards -- United StatesDDC classification: 613.71 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.71 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00079244 | ||
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.71 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016292 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"One of the most improvements in this second edition is that it places greater emphasis on the views of industry trade organizations and a wide variety of fitness associations. The result is a book that reflects a true consensus in the health and fitness industry, while still maintaining the high standards of the ACSM." "ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines (Second Edition) also has been restructured to that facility managers in every setting - worksites, clubs, hospitals, YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs, government, schools, hotels, and spas - will have a clearer understanding of how to use the recommendations. The myriad standards and guidelines presented in the first edition have been consolidated into six standards and approximately 400 guidelines." "The book's six standards represent an industry consensus in regard to designing and operating a safe and high-quality health/fitness facility. The accompanying guidelines are recommended specifications, policies, and procedures that can help facility operators enhance the level of service they provide to facility users."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Bibliography: p. 197-199. - Includes index.
Part I Standards for health/fitness facilities: Standards for health/fitness facilities -- An overview and discussion of the standards -- Part II General consideration guidelines: Guidelines for enhancing physical plant safety -- Guidelines for signage -- Guidelines for organizational structure and staffing -- Guidelines for user screening -- Guidelines for emergency/safety procedures -- Part III Program activity area guidelines: Guidelines for the 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 -- Part IV Nonactivity area guidelines: Guidelines for external grounds -- Guidelines for the control desk area -- Guidelines for the laundry room area -- Guidelines for the locker room area -- Part V Specialty area guidelines: Guidelines for a youth supervision area -- Guidelines for spa areas.