11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Physical Education
And Health 1
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Weeks 1 & 2
Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of
Facilities and Equipment
INTRODUCTION

Physical training and exercises are essential habits in maintaining a sound mind
and a healthy body. We need to expose ourselves outside our comfort zone to avoid
health risk such as gaining weight that often leads to obesity. In engaging to different
muscle strengthening activities, you are likely to utilize several gym equipment and
facilities. These resources will provide a guiding principle in observing proper etiquette
and manners when you make use of them.

Some facilities or venue have strict implementation on their rules, but these are
among the most common etiquette and proper manners you should consider
depending on the type of venue you are in.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment.
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At the end of the module, you should be able to:

• Discuss the proper etiquette and safety in using the facilities and
equipment in strength training.
• Perform the proper etiquette in using the facilities and equipment.
• Display the proper behavior in using these facilities and equipment.
 What I Know

PRE ASSESSMENT
Part I. Instructions: The succeeding activities are provided to assess and activate your
prior knowledge about proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment. Loop as many words associated with gym etiquette and manners. Write the
description of the word and relate it to the topic. Write your answers in your PE and
Health notebook.
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Part II: Instructions: Put a positive sign (+) if you agree with the statement and
negative sign (-) if you disagree. Explain the possible implications and defend your
answer. Answer this in your PE and Health notebook.
_____ 1. It is reasonable to shout and grunt when lifting weights.
_____ 2. Music players and speakers can be left anywhere after use.
_____ 3. Playing loud music inside the gym.
_____ 4. Smoking cigarettes in the dance studio.
_____ 5. Throw away used supplies and waste materials to designated trash bins in
the facility.
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Learn from the Experts

Instructions: In this activity, you will be given opportunities to refine and sharpen your
understanding of gym equipment and facilities etiquette and manners. Write your
answers in your PE and Health notebook.

Here are your tasks:

1. Interview at least three (3) local fitness enthusiast (i.e. gym instructor, fitness
coach, athlete, PE Teacher, relatives, family members) in your community to share
their meaning insights on gym etiquette and proper manners.

NOTE: Observe safety health protocols in conducting the interview or you may do
it through social media interview. Always use facemask and face shield in this
activity. If your place is in MECQ, call the attention of the subject teacher with
regards to this activity or you may interview your family members who are fitness
enthusiasts.

2. After conducting the interview, answer the following questions:

a. Who among the three sources inspired you the most? Why?
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b. How did their sharing reinforce or enhance your understanding, beliefs or view on
gym etiquette and proper manners?
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c. Based on the insights shared by the sources, what benefits can one derive from
following these etiquette and manners?
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Use any facets of understanding (explanation, interpretation, application,

perspective).

Design your own

Directions: Make a virtual signage about the appropriate etiquette in court, gym and
dance studio. Provide an explanation as to the importance of such etiquette. Copy and
answer the rubric of virtual signage on a separate of paper.
 RUBRICS FOR VIRTUAL SIGNAGE

SET RATING TEACHER’S

RATING
1. Message. Clear. Can be understood at a 5
glance
2. Creativity/Originality. Drawn freely in one’s own 5
way, not traced, not copied
3. Visual Impact. Attractive with eye-catching 5
colors
4. Illustration. Simple and has a center of interest. 5
Not cluttered nor crowded. Big enough to fill the
whole space
5. Letterings. Simple and legible. 5
Large enough to be read from a distance
TOTAL 25

Legend: Total Score Equivalent Rating

5 – Excellent
4 – Very Good 23-25 =90 Excellent
3 – Good 19-22 =85 Very Good
2- Fair 15-18 =80 Good
1 – Poor, needs improvement 10-14 =75 Fair
5-9 =70 Poor, needs improvement

What’s New

Instructions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Write your answers in your PE
and Health notebook.

1. Are you in favor of observing proper etiquette in gym, dance studio and court?
Why?
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2. Explain why you always need to observe the proper manners or etiquette
inside a gym?
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3. Share trends in proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment that you know and that may help you solidify why proper etiquette
and safety in the use of facilities and equipment is important for a better life.
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What is It

Reading:

When you engage in aerobic, muscles, and bone-strengthening activities, you are
likely to make use of different equipment and facilities. These resources help in your
enjoyment and participation so you have to care for them. As a courtesy to other
individuals who also make use of these equipment and facilities, you always need to
observe the proper or etiquette inside a gym.

Depending on the venue or facility, there is a specific decorum expected from those
who use them. The following are the different venues with its commonly expected
etiquette.

Playing court or field

Source: https://acci.com.ph/portfolio/badminton/
A playing court or field depending on the sport can be indoors or outdoors. There are
certain sports that requires to set up their equipment first, such as volleyball, tennis,
badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, judo, etc. However, there are also sports that
needs minimal setup for their facilities like basketball, football, etc.
This will vary depending on the venue arrangements such as rented facilities but those
who will utilize certain equipment are expected to maintain the cleanliness of the
property, to properly fix, return and store the equipment after being use.

Here are some of the common manners:

1. Throw away used supplies and waste materials to designated trash bins in the
facility.
2. Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat.
3. Check yourself such as proper hygiene and care.
4. Avoid using cigarettes while in the premises.
5. Be nice, as a general rule.

Dance areas or studios

These are either indoors or outdoors that are surrounded with full-sized mirrors. Some
dance studios have wooden or metal railings called barres. Also, there are speakers
and music players being installed or set up in specific locations for easy access.

Like in playing courts and fields, there are certain manners and etiquette to be
considered. Users of dance area or studios are expected to maintain the cleanliness
of the studio, music players should be kept after use, the lights and ventilations should
be turned off after use.
Here are some of the expectation when using dance studios:

1. Important belongings should be placed in designated spots (i.e. lockers,

benches, tables).
2. Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on the floor.
3. Keep the music at accepted volume in order not to disturb other users.
4. Know the studio schedule to avoid time conflict with other users.
5. Wear appropriate clothes including footwear.

Gym or Weights Area

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yourneighborhood/

Strength training is an integral part of muscle building. Most of its facilities are
indoor with different types of equipment like machine weights, free weights, balls,
mobility machines (e.g. treadmill, stationary bike, rower, and stair climber), mats, bars,
etc. They are properly arranged to allow maneuverability and easy access for people
working out. Always keep in mind that this training involves risk of injury, thus, you are
expected to be on your best behavior to avoid some kind of accident inside the working
area.

Here are some of the proper etiquette:

1. Take care of using the equipment and facilities.

2. Only use the equipment that you already know how to use. Do not leave or pass
on equipment that is in complete disarray and dirty.
3. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good form first.
5. Do not hug the equipment.
6. Wear appropriate clothes and do not take them off to look at your body in the
mirror.
7. Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
8. Do not slam or drop weights.
9. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Always share it with others by taking
turns in using them.
10. Lower volume of music or best wear earphones.

Some gyms or weight areas have their own rules, make sure you are aware of it. Read
them before starting your workout routine so that you won’t be reprimanded.

It is imperative to keep in mind the proper ways of handling different gym

equipment and observe proper manners to avoid conflict and injuries. Gym or court
rules can vary depending on the venue arrangements but always be mindful on the
following:
1. Always ask.
If someone is using a machine or piece of equipment and you need something
nearby, ask if you can.

2. Put your weights back.

This should go without saying but it’s the number one rule broken in the gym.

3. Keep the equipment where it belongs.

Don’t try to do any weightlifting movements anywhere except the deadlift
platforms or another designated area.

4. Be mindful of your surroundings.

Gyms can be dangerous places if you’re not alert. On busy times of day in
particular, you have to be super-mindful of the other patrons; don’t start doing dumbbell
kickbacks without checking behind you, for example. Also, sometimes poorly laid out
gyms have machines with their plate-loaded arms swinging out into a thoroughfare
and if you’re not looking where you’re going, you might be in for a headache.
If you want to be a real champion, look out for your fellow gym-goers and help them
out if you see them struggling; maybe offer to spot them.

5. Bring a towel. Use it.

Gyms can be some of the most germ-ridden places you can go. So, for both your own
sake and the sake of other patrons, use that towel.

6. Clean up after yourself (and, if you have to, other patrons).

Related to the previous point, if you still manage to sweat through your towel or for
some other reason leave sweat on a piece of equipment, grab some paper towel and
disinfectant spray (hopefully your gym has some around — if not, hassle them about
it) to do your fellow gym-goers a solid.

7. Selfies: Try to be discreet about them.

The general rule of thumb here is: do what you want — just don’t infringe on anyone
else’s gym experience.

8. Personal space: respect it. Avoid congestion and conflict.

9. Don’t hog the equipment.

If you’re occupying a popular piece of equipment at a popular time of day, don’t sit
there on your phone checking Instagram, oblivious to the waiting queue.

10. Avoid the chitchat.

The gym is a place of solace for many people and, although it can be a great social
setting, try to keep the gossip to a minimum.

What’s More
 “Fitness Collage”

Using your creative imagination, make a collage using the pictures of your
previous fitness workout. Do this on a piece of cartolina paper.

Criteria:
Creativity style and originality- 30% Relevance
to the theme - 50%
Coherence of form and structure harmony of words, presentation- 10%
Clarity of imagery and language- 10%
100%

What I Have Learned

Complete the following statements in your PE and Health notebook.

1. I have learned that…

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2. I discovered that…
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3. I understand that…
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4. I will share my…

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 What I Can Do

“Proper Etiquette Tracker”

Directions: Create a fitness journal that contains your detailed fitness habits. Specify
how you observe proper manners when using gym equipment and facilities. Your
journal will be graded according to the following rubrics:

CATEGORY 10 15 20 25
Creativity Ideas are Simple ideas. Interesting Unique and
vague or Little variation entry. Some original entry.
unclear in word choice variations in Hooks the
repeated and sentence word choice reader.
words and structure. and sentence Uncommon
sentence structure. choice of word
structure. and complex
sentence
structure.
Organization Ideas and The journal The is journal The Journal
scenes are entry is is pretty well entry is
randomly somewhat organized. One exceptionally
arranged. hard to follow. idea or scene organized.
may seem of One idea or
place. scene follows
another in a
logical manner.
Comprehension The reader The reader The reader The reader
can can can can
understand understand understand understand all
little of what I less and half most of what I of what I am
am trying to or what I am am trying to trying to
communicate. trying to communicate. communicate.
communicate.

Assessment
Multiple Choice: Read the statement carefully. Choose the best answer for each of
the following questions. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your PE and
Health notebook.

1. When inside the gym, what manners should be observed appropriately?

 A. Hugging the equipment C. Walking without a shirt
B. Returning the dumbbell after use D. Wearing slippers
2. A playing court should be
A. Clean and safe B. Dirty C. New D. Slippery
3. A wooden or metal railing inside a dance studio is called
A. Barres B. Beam C. Swing D. Tube
4. Wiping the wet floor in a court, gym or dance studio is for the avoidance of
A. Equipment damage B. Injury C. Leak D. Waste
5. The following are likely the outcome of breaking gym rules, except A. Conflict
B. Discount C. Distrust D. Scuffle 6. Chitchatting inside the
gym helps muscle buildup.
A. False B. Maybe C. True D. Somewha
7. All are gym etiquette, EXCEPT.
A. Resting C. Using earphones
B. Taking selfie D. Wearing shoes
8. Leaving the weights anywhere can cause
A. Burns B. Gains C. Injury/accident D. Trust
9. Shouting and grunting inside the gym can
A. Distract other people C. Help other gain strength
B. Caused injury D. Loss weight
10. Used supplies and equipment such empty water bottles should be thrown in
A. Lockers C. Trash bins