704 Design and Operation of an Accessible Strength and Conditioning Facility

Saturday, March 17, 2012: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Convention Center: Room 111
AAPAR/Council on Facilities and Equipment
Speakers: Jeffrey Petersen, Baylor University, Waco, TX; Lawrence W. Judge, Ball State University, Muncie, IN; and Cindy Piletic, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Whether you are building a new strength and conditioning facility, renovating an existing area, ordering new equipment, or simply reorganizing your space, this session will assist you in making decisions to maximize facility accessibility. Become informed about the Americans with Disabilities Act's effects on strength and conditioning facilities and learn how to select equipment and lay out floor plans to minimize barriers. Additionally, AIMFREE Professional Version Survey elements will provide a basis for facility accessibility assessment.