Fitness Center Feasibility
This is a feasibility study for fitness center. The research is conducted to understand the fitness market.
Content
Building a New
Fitness Center:
A Feasibility
Study
Eng 1800
Drew Carlson
Overview
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Introduction
Criteria
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Recommendatio
ns
Introduction
• Examined the feasibility of adding a fitness center
into existing unused space in Sorin Hall where the
cafeteria and dining area previously were located.
• Researched the need for students to have an
alternative space to workout because:
• Students felt intimidated working out alongside the
athletes
• Clarence Nelson Fitness Center is overcrowded at
times during the day
• Students were becoming frustrated with having to
wait for machines, etc.
Criteria Questions
• Is there enough student demand for a new
facility?
• Are students unhappy with the current facility?
• Have other colleges been successful with two
fitness centers and one of them only being for
athletes?
• Will the students benefit from a second fitness
center?
Methods
• I have conducted research using the Hamline Bush
Library databases.
• Academic Search Premier and Google Scholar
• I have conducted internet research for quality
material.
• Keywords Used:
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College fitness centers
College fitness centers and overcrowding
gym overcrowding problems
college gyms and student athlete separation
• I created and distributed a questionnaire to get a
better understanding of current issues the students
had at the university in regards to the fitness center.
• I have compared fitness center situations at Augsburg
College and Gustavus Adolphus College
Primary Research
Primary Research
Students were asked if they would like one
facility to be for athletes only and one fitness
center for only students.
Primary Research
Students were surveyed on what gym
equipment they use when they workout. This is
what the new fitness center will be filled with to
make students satisfied.
Conclusions
• Student demand is there
• Hamline Univeristy budget is unknown
• For these reasons, feasibility is unknown and more
research must be conducted and Hamline budget
committee must be consulted to make final decision.
Recommendations
• Although there is convincing data that shows the
students of Hamline want a second fitness center
on campus and perceive it as beneficial, it is
recommended that:
• Distribute the questionnaire to more students
because the sample size of this study is too small
to accurately portray the wishes of the entire
student body.
• Research certain aspects of the study with the
Hamline board members, they will have accurate
records of the schools budget to determine if this
spending is feasible.
• Look closer at other points of view to determine
concerns of people who don’t think this is a good
idea.
Thank You
Fitness Center:
A Feasibility
Study
Eng 1800
Drew Carlson
Overview
•
•
•
•
•
•
Introduction
Criteria
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Recommendatio
ns
Introduction
• Examined the feasibility of adding a fitness center
into existing unused space in Sorin Hall where the
cafeteria and dining area previously were located.
• Researched the need for students to have an
alternative space to workout because:
• Students felt intimidated working out alongside the
athletes
• Clarence Nelson Fitness Center is overcrowded at
times during the day
• Students were becoming frustrated with having to
wait for machines, etc.
Criteria Questions
• Is there enough student demand for a new
facility?
• Are students unhappy with the current facility?
• Have other colleges been successful with two
fitness centers and one of them only being for
athletes?
• Will the students benefit from a second fitness
center?
Methods
• I have conducted research using the Hamline Bush
Library databases.
• Academic Search Premier and Google Scholar
• I have conducted internet research for quality
material.
• Keywords Used:
•
•
•
•
College fitness centers
College fitness centers and overcrowding
gym overcrowding problems
college gyms and student athlete separation
• I created and distributed a questionnaire to get a
better understanding of current issues the students
had at the university in regards to the fitness center.
• I have compared fitness center situations at Augsburg
College and Gustavus Adolphus College
Primary Research
Primary Research
Students were asked if they would like one
facility to be for athletes only and one fitness
center for only students.
Primary Research
Students were surveyed on what gym
equipment they use when they workout. This is
what the new fitness center will be filled with to
make students satisfied.
Conclusions
• Student demand is there
• Hamline Univeristy budget is unknown
• For these reasons, feasibility is unknown and more
research must be conducted and Hamline budget
committee must be consulted to make final decision.
Recommendations
• Although there is convincing data that shows the
students of Hamline want a second fitness center
on campus and perceive it as beneficial, it is
recommended that:
• Distribute the questionnaire to more students
because the sample size of this study is too small
to accurately portray the wishes of the entire
student body.
• Research certain aspects of the study with the
Hamline board members, they will have accurate
records of the schools budget to determine if this
spending is feasible.
• Look closer at other points of view to determine
concerns of people who don’t think this is a good
idea.
Thank You
