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FITNESS AND EXERCISE STUDIES
Stage I (2011 autumn)
Course code: HS 29-105-01/11
1. Introduction
Lately we have received some complaints about our Staff Wellness Centre (in below call
it SWC) facilities are not in good conditions. Staff could not enjoy it. Even more there is
some injury cases happened. Lucky the injuries cases were not serious, no one get hurt
badly.
I have done some on site review, checking the SWC and investigated those injury
cases.
The SWC has set up over 10years, those machines has been used for 10 years since
time being. Most of the machines have over-used problems. We have appointed
company to do regular checking and fixing, it is done twice per year. Machines are not
able keep in good condition to provide quality service to staff.
Apart from that, there is a risk of getting injury during exercising because of the overused machine.
e.g. Treadmill speed is not consistence in the set speed, people falls down because of
un-expected changing speed.
We already have 6 cases in the past 6 months, it is a worrying figures.
Beside, the equipments are really out-date and huge in size. We do not have space for
group exercise which is very good and trendy. Especially our company has over 65%
woman staffs. They love to do group aerobic exercises.
I am proposing to renovate our existing Staff Wellness Centre in coming February to
April, 2012.
2. Needs Assessment
We have to assess below while considering this project.
The usage of SWC, It stays in high level in the past few years, almost reaching to its
maximum utilization, 50 persons which set at the beginning. From 1 st day of SWC being
use, usage keeps on growing gradually every year till 1 year ago that had injury cases.
This few years total number of staff has been increased from 1200 to 1500 staffs. I
estimated coming maximum users per segment would be 65 persons at least.
Company also has employed disable staff from last year; provide wellness service to
them is important. This is the coming trend of the society needs.
We could get some idea in English Federation of Disability Sport, they are doing The
Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) (r i) It is a programmed supporting the fitness industry
to become more inclusive-catering for the needs of disabled and non-disabled people,
as well as raising physical activity participation levels.
Company also has employed disable staff from last year; provide wellness service to
them is important. This is the coming trend of the society needs.
For the chance of keeping or upgrade the old equipments, I will let Equipment Specialist
to make an appraisal. It will be included in proposal requests.
The site renovation contractor must have good experiences in renovation of fitness
centre.
3. Scope of Works
In this project, we have to consider below of works.
- Site preparation:
Remove the equipments and hardware, let renovation contractor doing the job. We
might need the contractor provide space to keep the machine or the Equipment
specialist could do it.
- Fitness Equipment Selection and Ordering:
All the machines to be purchased must be considered according to the needs of
users, budget and meet the international standard of safety.
- Fitness Equipment Installation:
Make sure equipment is well fixed in the place. Having enough spacing for people
passing through, floor plan should be well considered.
- Floor Application:
Check the water piping is function well and make sure the construction of floor could
support new equipments.
- Pre-handover testing & Commissioning:
Request some staffs for Pre-Hand over testing, if those staff are skilled exercisers
would be better. But, we could also ask the frequency user of SWC by checking the
attendance list.
4. Equipment Preferences
By having some on site checking to Education Institutes, Company, Hotel, Private
Health and Fitness Centers, there are below groups of equipments normally having in
the centers. Safety is always the high concern, so machines must be complied with
International safety standard, e.g. ASTM or EN.
4 Treadmills
http://www.cybexintl.com/products/cardio/425T/intro.aspx
4 Bikes
http://www.cybexintl.com/products/cardio/750R/intro.aspx
2 Arc Trainer
http://www.cybexintl.com/products/cardio/360A/intro.aspx
http://www.fitdir.com/body-solida-d-gym-4-stack-multistation-
system.html
1 Bicep Curl
1 Chest Press
1 leg Extension/Press
1 Leg Curl
2 Stretching Machines
http://www.promaxima.com/(S(fsi1earcdokdzfzrpayakly3))/default.aspx?
act=Catalog.aspx&catalogid=1042&category=Abdominal+and+Back&browse=&MenuGroup=Home&desc
=FW-125+Stretching+Machine&&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
5. Procurement Procedures
5.1 State requests clearly such as
Machines should be complied safety standard of ASTM committee F08.30
standards (r iv) or EU standard EN957 series (r v)
Maximum floor space and users per segment, get machinery/equipment
proposal from equipment specialist.
Arrange floor plan for all areas, such as cardio vascular, Stretching, Muscle
Strength and Group Exercise.
5.2 After having written proposal, arrange interview with tenders to understanding
better of the proposal and questioning.
5.3 Having internal review meeting to make the scoring for each vendor.
5.4 Finalized the result.
I propose to invite not less than 3 and not more than 5 companies which accredited of
ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard or equivalent standard to submit proposal.
6. Tentative Working Programs
Below is the tentative planning, final one should be subject to final selected proposal
from vendor.
- 1st Jan, 2012, dead-line to receive proposals
1st-20th Jan, 2012, review proposal and questioning, finalized it on 21st, Jan
21st Jan - 10th Feb, 2012 Vendor makes the preparation
11st Feb - 20th Mar, 2012 Site and Floor preparation and renovation
11st - 31st, Mar, 2012 Facilities Installation
1st - 20th April Pre-Handover Testing and Trial Using
11st - 30th April, final tune and solving problems, 1st May official confirmation of
acceptance
been implemented
References:
i)
ii)
Lester, Lee. , 2011, Health Fitness Equipment and Professional Considerations, Lecture Notes,
October, HKU Space
iii)
Lester, Lee. , 2011, Health Fitness Equipment and Professional Considerations, Lecture Notes,
October, HKU Space
iv)
v)
European Commission, Enterprise and Industry, European Standards, General Product Safety
<http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/documents/harmonised-standards-
vi)