This study compared both physical education "Type A" (activity) space and ancillary space at the Big Ten Universities with the physical education space guidelines established in 1967 by the National Facilities Conference and the assigned guidelines for the seven ancillary space types. The data were obtained through the use of a questionnaire, interviews, and room inventories and schematics. The universities failed to meet the recommended guideline of 12 square feet per assigned student population (ASP) for "A" space and, in general, exceeded the recommended guidelines of 35 percent for ancillary space. The percentage breakdown of the seven ancillary space types varied according to whether or not all the athletic facilities were included in the analysis. Based on the results of this study, new space guidelines were suggested. (JD)