• identify the aspects of new facility design, including the four phases (predesign, design, construction, and preoperation);

• identify the aspects of modification of an existing facility, along with the differences between design of a new facility and modification or renovation of an existing facility;

• explain how to assess an athletic program’s needs in order to design a facility that is well suited to these needs;

• explain how to design specific facility features, including supervision location, access, ceiling height, flooring, environmental factors, electrical service, and mirrors;

• explain how to arrange equipment in organized groups, creating better traffic flow throughout the facility; and

• explain the maintenance and cleaning needs for the surfaces and equipment in a strength and conditioning facility.