HPHE 4700
Recreational Facility and Risk Management
Instructor:
Dr. Jim Lewis
SRC 4024-20
(269) 387-2697
james.lewis@wmich.edu
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~lewis
Office Hours: Hours by appointment
Class Schedule:
MWF: 10:00-10:50
SRC 3014
Required Readings:
Sawyer (ed.) Facility Planning and Design for
Health, Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport (13 ed.) Sagamore
Publishing 2013.
th
Other readings to be assigned.
Course Description:
The course is intended to provide the student with an understanding
of the general principles and strategies related to the design,
development and management of facilities that support the delivery
of recreational services.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course students will:
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Understand the role of a facility manager in public and private
sectors 8.25.05
Identify current trends and issues in facility management 8.11.02
Understand the role of feasibility analyses in facility planning 8.25.01
Understand the principles of turf management. 8.14.05
Demonstrate an understanding of irrigation and drainage 8.25.05
Demonstrate the ability to create, interpret and monitor work orders
8.14.05
Demonstrate an understanding of sport field design and
construction 8.25.03
Demonstrate an understanding of facility planning and construction
8.25.03
Demonstrate a knowledge of materials procurement and
management 8.25.05
Understand the principles and procedures for facility/site evaluation
8.25.04
Course Evaluation:
Project
Examinations (2)
Class Participation/Attendance
Homework
Total
35%
40%
15%
10%
100
70 pts.
80 “
30 “
20 “
200
A = 92% +; BA = 87%; + B = 80% +; CB = 77% +; C = 72% +; DC = 67% +; D =
60% +
Deductions:
2 excused absence: 3 pts.
Unexcused absence: 5 pts.
Use of cell phone: 3pts/occurrence
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Course Requirements:
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Come to class a positive and creative focus
Attend all classes and be on time
Contribute to class discussions – no use of cell phones
Complete assigned readings prior to class in order to facilitate
analysis and participate in discussions
Complete written homework assignments prior to start of class each
Monday
Complete research assigned
Complete quizzes, mid-term and final exam
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Be an active participant in group project
Complete Academic Service Learning Activities
Assignment Criteria:
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All assignments to be typed – not hand written
Name/Class/Date – upper right hand corner
Assignment Title – Centered on paper
12 point type, single-spaced paragraphs with space between
paragraphs
One-inch margins either side
Class Ethics/Academic Integrity
You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the
policies and procedures in the Undergraduate Catalog (pp. 268-269) that
pertain to academic integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication,
falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and
computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in
academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
You ill be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you
are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should
consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty
prior to the submission of an assignment or test.
College Students with Disabilities Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations
must contact the professor and also Disabled Student Resources and
Services at (269) 387-2116 at the beginning of the semester
College of Education and Human Development Diversity
Statement:
The College of Education and Human Development maintains a strong and
sustained commitment to the diverse and unique nature of all learners and
high expectations for their ability to learn and to apply their learning in
meaningful ways.
WMU Human Rights Statement:
It is a fundamental policy of Western Michigan University not to
discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, color, race, age,
religion, national origin, height, weight, marital status, or handicap in its
educational programs, admissions, employment, promotions, salaries and
social activities. Through its example of and teaching, Western strives to
foster in its students, faculty, and staff respect for basic human rights. In
its external relationships, the University is supportive of those activities
that seek constructive change in the development of human rights in this
country and abroad.
Course Outline
Wk. #1: Intro and review of term. Brief overview of history and class
elements.
Jan. 11-15:
City of Portage website application.
Readings: Text: Chp. 1 pages 3-12
Chp. 15
Handout
Assignment:
Handout Questions
Wk. #2: Master Planning – understanding what is involved in a park master
comprehensive/master planning process.
Jan. 18-22nd Group Project Team Assignment
Reading: Chp. 3
Assignment: Use the internet to find the Canton Leisure Services
Five Year Master Plan.
1. Identify plan – print cover page and submit with assignment
2. Identify the main components/sections of the plan
3. Take one component/section and describe in 2-3 paragraphs
Wk. #3: Jan. 25-29th Site use planning – understanding the many elements
that must be considered when planning for development of a
park site – vegetation, topography, drainage,
wetlands,
soils, utilities, etc. and begin to apply to Portage project site.
Reading: Chp. 6 & Chp. 8
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #4: Feb-5th-9th.Park master plan and layout – understand the use
necessary with the creating a detailed site development plan for a park
property. Use of engineers/architects; bubble diagrams; infrastructure – roads,
parking, utilities, drainage; environmental reviews – MDNR; public involvement;
historical review;sensitive flora/fauna review; and public input. Apply these to
Portage site.
Reading: Chp. 1 pages 12-20
Chp. 4
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #5: Feb 8th-12th. Facility development – review and understanding the
process for construction development:
 Working with architect – functionally
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Specifications
ADA
Design standards – ballfields, sport courts, trails,
Bidding process: Pre-bid, Sealed bids, Bonding, Background checks, Bid
award – formal approval required?
 Construction management - Pre-construction, Progress meetings, OSHA,
Partial payment, Retainage, Punch lists, Final acceptance, Reporting
necessary – grant funding?
Reading: Text – Chp. 9 & Chp. 11
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #6: Feb. 15th-19th
Athletic Fields design and development –
construction, drainage, irrigation, turf management, mowing, maintenance – in
season/off season
Reading: Text – Chp. 2, Chp. 10 & Chp. 13
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #7: Feb. 22nd-25th Planning facilities for safety, risk management and
sustainability.
Reading: Chp. 5, Chp. 7 & Chp. 16
Assignment: None
Wk. #8: Feb 29th
MIDTERM
SPRING BREAK! March 7-11
March 14th-18th: Facility Management – tour of Rec. Center? Understanding the
many elements
Mar. 14 involved with facility operations and management – Staffing, Utilities,
Risk
management & Preventative maintenance
Reading: Text – Chp. 14 & Chp. 17
Assignment: Complete Rec Center Questionnaire
Wk. #9: March 21st-25th Playground Areas and Trail Development – site
planning, subgrade, surfacing, Mar. 21 play structures, universal design,
inspections. Use Ramona playground project and NW Bikeway as examples.
Reading: None
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #10: March 28tht-April 1stPortage Site Visit
Reading: Chp. 18 & Chp. 19
Assignment: TBD
Wk. #11: April 4th-April 8th Adventure, Skate Park, and outdoor ice skating
facilities – understanding the
components for creative facilities.
Reading: Chp. 20 & Chp. 31
Wk. #12: April 11th-15th Group Presentations
Apr. 11 Camps and Equipment/Facility Design Standards
Reading: Chp. 28 & Chp. 29
Wk. #13: April 16th-22nd Trends in Facilities and Equipment
Apr. 18 Assignment: Study for Final
Wk. #14:
Final & Social
Apr. 25 10:15 am