Common Planning Considerations

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Common Planning Considerations

• Surface materials
• Sound control and acoustics
• Electrical systems and service
• Climate control
• Security
• Climbing walls

• Ropes and cargo nets
• Storage
• Shower and dressing rooms
• Folding partitions or curtains
• Office space for PE teachers

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Floor Surfaces

• 3 Distinct Types
• Hard wood
• Maple
• Resilient synthetic
• Tartan
• Common surfaces
• Tile
• Ceramic tile
• Rug

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Sound Control and Acoustics

• Sound is transmitted in a variety of ways
• Ventilating ducts
• Pipes
• Spaces around pipe sleeves
• Walls
• Floors
• Ceilings

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Sound Control Solutions

• Baffles or lining the ducts with sound absorbent
  and fire resistant materials can reduce sound
  transmission.
• Double wall construction.
• Install machinery on floating or resilient
  mountings.
• Properly locate doors and windows

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Electrical Illumination System Considerations

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Replacement
• Cleaning

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Gymnasium Lighting

• Most commonly used systems are
• Incandescent
• Fluorescent
• Mercury-vapor
• Sodium-vapor
• Metal halide

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HVAC System Considerations

• Economy of operation
• Flexibility of control
• Quietness of operation
• Capacity to maintain desired thermal conditions

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Security

• 2 ways to accomplish security
• Constructing the facility according to a plan
  that allows for maximum security.
• Adopting an administrative plan for the direction
  and control of all persons using the building.

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Climbing Walls, Ropes and Cargo Nets-Safety Issues

• Important facility and safety issues include how
• The rope is fixed to the ceiling.
• It is stored when not in use.
• The landing base is established under the rope.

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Elementary Indoor Activity Areas

• Gymnasium
• Auxiliary teaching stations-Playroom
• Multi-purpose rooms
• Cafeteria-gymnasium combinations
• Self-contained classrooms

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Secondary Indoor Activity Areas

• Gymnasiums
• Rhythm rooms
• Rooms for gymnastics
• Adapted physical education rooms

• Wrestling rooms
• Classrooms
• Swimming pools
• Archery ranges
• Rifle ranges
• Racquetball courts

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Secondary School Gymnasium Considerations

• Size and Layout
• Walls and Ceilings
• Lighting
• Wall Padding
• Fixed Equipment
• Spectator Seating

• Traffic Controls
• Foyers
• Spectator Rest Rooms
• Concessions

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Health Services

• Contribute to the school program by
• Facilitating learning
• Encouraging pupils to obtain needed medical or
  dental treatment
• Adapting school programs to individual pupil
  needs
• Maintaining a healthful school environment
• Increasing pupils understanding of health

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Drivers Education Facility

• Indoor facility
• Classroom
• Psychophysical lab with testing devices
• Simulator lab
• Office

• Outdoor facility
• On-street driving area
• Off-street driving range
• Multiple car driving range