Course

10109155 Facility Management in Fitness, Recreation, & Wellness
Course Information
Description
Principles for planning, assessing and evaluating resources, areas and facilities. Topics include scheduling, planning and design, assessing resources, routine and preventative maintenance, care of outdoor and natural areas, and impact on the environment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the planning process for facilities development in fitness, recreation, and wellness
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Explain general principles and practices of recreation areas and facilities management
    Explain the primary phases of the facility development cycle from initial concept to completion
    Explain evaluation and assessment techniques used in the design, development, maintenance, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities
    Differentiate between routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks

  2. Interpret fitness, recreation, parks, and open space plans
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Identify standard architectural symbols, legends, and scale ratios commonly used in a plan
    Discuss energy conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives as part of a plan
    Address ADA compliance or non-compliance in a plan

  3. Analyze practices of hiring staff for the operation of fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Summarize the different forms of compensation and when to use each
    Explain the importance of job descriptions
    Examine an organizational chart to identify staffing gaps
    Appraise how a facility's "Termination or Philosophy" protocols reflect its commitment to organizational culture and professional boundaries

  4. Build facility marketing and sales concepts, tools, and processes
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Critique a facility's marketing plan according to instructor guidelines
    Assess marketing plan alignment with the organization’s mission
    Design a member retention strategy through programming
    Create a membership sales tool (such as a facility tour script or digital brochure) for a prospective member

  5. Evaluate principles and practices of safety, emergency action, and risk management in fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Describe operational structure and management/leadership concepts associated with the operation of fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
    Explain the importance of risk management in the planning and on-going operations of these facilities

  6. Interpret a conceptual site plan for a facility
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Criteria
    Explain the basic issues related to planning facilities, including site selection, design, and the construction process
    Describe contemporary facility financing strategies and long-term planning processes
    Identify major trends and issues impacting the planning, designing, and construction of these facilities
    Apply construction terminology and standards
    Compare the roles of various professionals involved in designing and constructing a facility or venue
    Presentation meets length, delivery, and speaking guidelines specified by the instructor

  7. Defend the value of diverse user and/or public input into the planning process
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
    Criteria
    Define the different categories of stakeholders—such as community members, staff, and marginalized user groups
    Compare the stakeholders’ specific roles in the planning process
    Facilitate a public input session or survey to gather actionable data for a conceptual site plan
    Examine the consequences of excluding diverse viewpoints from the planning process