Ascot Vale Leisure Centre Visual Story
Arrival at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre

Sounds
- Birds chirping
- Rustling leaves & trees
- Vehicles & traffic sounds
- People talking

Smells
- Fresh air
- Vehicle exhaust
- External weather conditions
- Natural environment
- Concrete

Feel
- Walking
- External weather conditions
- Excitement & anticipation
- Change in floor surfaces
- Humidity (seasonal)

Sight
- Shaded areas
- External weather conditions
- Moving & parked vehicles
- Colour contrasts
- Pedestrians
Entrance and Café

Sounds
- Splashing water
- Running water
- Electronic beeps & buzzing
- Excited people
- Coffee machine

Smells
- Chlorine (mild)
- Controlled air environment
- Coffee aromas
- Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
- Food aromas

Feel
- Close proximity to others
- Eating & drinking
- Relief (bathroom)
- Change in floor surfaces
- Hungry & thirsty

Sight
- People queueing
- Middle level lighting
- Contrasting colours
- People eating & drinking
- Food & drinks for sale
Aquatic Centre

Sounds
- Splashing water
- Running water
- People talking & laughing
- Instructions from coaches
- Music (occasional)

Smells
- Chlorine (mild)
- Damp clothes or towels
- Controlled air environment
- Soaps & toiletries (bathrooms)
- Cleaning products

Feel
- Wet & being splashed
- Increased heart rate
- Increased body temperature
- Shared personal space

Sight
- Contrasting colours
- External weather conditions
- Splashing
- Children playing
- People swimming
Gymnasium & Spin Class

Sounds
- Hair dryer
- Echo
- Flushing toilets
- Running water
- Banging & clanging of equipment

Smells
- Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
- Rubber matting
- Cleaning products
- Deodorants
- Sporting ointments

Feel
- Changing clothing
- Bowel and bladder movements
- Wet
- Shared personal space
- Elevated body temperature

Sight
- Middle level lighting
- Reflections
- People changing clothing
- Exercise equipment
- People exercising
Group Fitness Stadium

Sounds
- Music
- Echoes
- People talking
- Instructions
- Thuds & squeaks

Smells
- Deodorant
- Cleaning products
- Sporting ointments
- Body odours (close proximity)
- Air conditioning

Feel
- Close proximity to others
- Elevated heart rate
- Anticipation
- Exhaustion
- Change in temperature

Sight
- Middle level lighting
- Glare & reflections
- People on workout
- Florescent lights
- Exercise equipment
Kidspace

Sounds
- Laughing & crying
- People talking
- Instructions
- Music
- Air conditioning

Smells
- Body odours (close proximity)
- Cleaning products
- Air conditioning
- Food aroma
- Rubber

Feel
- Excitement
- Changing surfaces
- Close proximity to others
- Anticipation
- Interpersonal anxiety

Sight
- Vibrant colours
- Toys & recreational materials
- Children playing
- Contrasting colours
- Tables & chairs
Pilates Room

Sounds
- Instructions from coaches
- Heavy breathing
- Music
- Air conditioning
- People talking

Smells
- Cleaning products
- Body odours (close proximity)
- Deodorant & fragrances
- Sporting ointment
- Air conditioning

Feel
- Elevated heart rate
- Elevated body temperature
- Exhaustion
- Focus
- Changing surfaces

Sight
- Low ceiling
- Reflections & glare
- Exercise equipment
- People on work out
- Fluorescent lights

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