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Arrival at UniSC Sport and Fitness

USC Aquatic & Fitness can be accessed off Olympic Way at Sippy Downs. There are drop-off and pick-up bays available at the Stadium and on the main campus road, adjacent to car parks 13a and 13b.

There are six accessible car  parking spaces available across from the entrance and a step free walkway leads across the road from the parking spaces up the entrance. Entering through glass automatic doors will lead into the reception area.

A low-rise building with a grey metal exterior. The left side there are two purple-colored doors with descriptions on them, overlooking a zebra crossing. In the centre are yellow-patterned glass walls and a welcoming inscription on the door. The main entry is a shaded walkway, sign boards, and the USC inscription above a large glass door. Adjacent to it is a see-through glass seating area with signs at the front.
The main entrance with 'USC sports precinct' written up and an automated glass door is located on the pathway to a well-lit space with a row of seats in the centre, leading to a field at the end. To the left, 2 water fountains are located, whilst on the right there is a a notice board, signage for a fire alarm, and an infographic on the wall.
To the left of the see-through fence leading to the pool is a retail area with a café counter and another cubicle with infographics on the wall. The café has a TV on the wall, a reception counter stocked with snacks in a glass cabinet, an ice cream machine and cups, a desktop, and a few boxes. There are Conway Coffee signage at near the counter for customers to queue alongside. A turnstile gate is to the right, with a large palm in a grey pot beside the pillar with signage on the wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle & traffic sounds
  2. People talking
  3. Footsteps
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Doors opening
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Coffee aroma (distant)
  5. Chlorine (faint)
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Anxiety
  3. Excitement
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Smooth counter top
Sight

Sight

  1. Moving & parked vehicles
  2. External weather conditions
  3. Colour contrasts
  4. Corrugated features
  5. Pedestrians

Moving around UniSC Sport and Fitness

There is a 10-lane, 50-metre Olympic-standard swimming pool (a hoist is available) which is heated to 27.5 degrees year-round. The University has a newly constructed six-lane 25-metre swimming pool (with ramp access), one cold plunge pool, one warm plunge pool, and a Swimex hydrotherapy pool. The change room and bathroom facilities, including an all gender accessible bathroom with grab bars and shower bench are adjacent to the pool.

A large, blue open swimming pool with blue, pink, and green ropes separating the lanes with a line of small, blue flags hanging across the pool. There is a hoist positioned directly next to the pool. To the right is a USC branded wall with the swimming blocks covered in blue bags with an icon representing 'no diving'. The pool looks into a grey glass structure with entrance doors.
A 10-lane open pool with a four-story grey structure to the right that has entrances going to the pool area. To the left is a covered sitting area with white chairs and a table, and to the right is an outdoor sitting area with white chairs and a table.
A six-lane pool in a blue tunnel-like shade that is lit with natural light. There are white and light blue flags hanging across the pool. To the left is a sitting area with seats and a table, with the USC symbol painted on the blue wall. There are black gloss walls with signage on them. The brick structure towards the end has the USC and a muster point sign. The area is enclosed by a brick wall.
In an open area, is a hydrotherapy pool facing a cool and a warm plunge pool. Towards the end of the space, there is a seating area with white plastic chairs and a plastic table facing a black fence. On the left side, there is a table leaning against the blue wall. The right side has a black glass wall with signage and a fire hydrant. There is an emergency alarm on the brick wall.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Whistles
  2. Instructions from coaches
  3. Water splashing
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Water bubbling (spa)
Smell

Smells

  1. Chlorine
  2. Fresh air
  3. Sports creams & ointments
  4. Soap & toiletries (bathroom)
Touch

Feel

  1. Changing floor surface
  2. Excitement
  3. Wet (when swimming)
  4. Relaxed (hydrotherapy pool)
  5. Exhaustion (while swimming)
Sight

Sight

  1. Reflections
  2. Contrasting colours
  3. Pool hoist
  4. People swimming
  5. Ramp with handrails
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