Physical Fitness Center

Description

A PFC is for the physical training, conditioning, and recreation of military personnel, authorized civilians, and their family members. The facility includes one or more of the following functional modules:

• Fitness Module (Cardiovascular, Circuit, and Free-Weight areas)
• Exercise Module (Exercise room for exercise classes)
• Structured Activity Module (Racquetball, Combatives, Climbing Wall, Indoor Cycling, Functional Fitness, Small Group Fitness, and/or Sauna/Steam Room)
• Gymnasium Module
• Indoor Jogging Track

Variations

Facility Size Classification	Authorized Population Served	​Gross Building Area (SF)
X-Small​	​251-1,000	​26,930
Small​	​1,001-3,000	​45,710
Medium​	3,001-6,000	​66,370
Large​	​6,001-10,000	​90,200
Increments	​+5,000 over 10,000	​24,340

There are mandatory modules that must be provided in the PFC. However, within the areas above, a Structured Activity Module is provided which provides installations the ability to select functions to support their programs.

In addition, a Natatorium may be programmed to be built as part of the PFF. The three most common sizes of Natatoriums are 12,869 square feet for a 25 yard, 8 lane pool; 16,560 square feet a 25 meter by 25 yard pool; and 28,890 square feet for a 50 meter by 25 yard pool.