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Module 2: HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: Proper Etiquette and Safety in Using Facilities and Equipment

Learning Outcomes:
 Define etiquette
 Enumerate ways to demonstrate proper etiquette in using facilities and equipment
 Demonstrate proper etiquette

Learning Activity:
 The students will join the online class through the use of Zoom Meeting. At the end of
the lesson the student will able to know the proper etiquette

Resources:
The Inteligente publishing.inc Engaging in the world of health optimizing physical
education Context Book (version 2)
Introduction
Etiquette is the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by
authority to be observed in social or official life.” It does not only apply in wedding, interview,
dinning, business and jobs but it also applies to every other aspect of one's daily life. This
includes using facilities and equipment.

Body:
Importance of etiquette in physical education
✗ 1. etiquette enhance the social aspect of every individual.
✗ 2. It is essential in maintaining friendly relationship between people.
✗ 3. it help us respect other people and vice versa.
✗ 4. It enhances communication by breaking down barriers.
✗ 5. it protects the feeling of others.

Ways to demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in use of fitness facilities and
equipment
✗ Fitness facilities and equipment are among the things that should be handled with
utmost care. Whether in the gym, in school, or even at home, certain practices must
be observed in order to demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of fitness
facilities and equipment. These practices include the following:

Protocols or etiquette before, during, and after physical activities

1. Observe basic hygiene and wear proper attire
2. Seek an approval from the one in charge before using any fitness facility or
equipment
3. If you do not know how to use a certain fitness facility or equipment, ask the
one in charge about it first. Doing so can keep you and the people around you
safe from any accident that might happen due to improper use of a certain
fitness facility or equipment
4. Learn to wait for your turn if another person is still using the fitness facility or
equipment that you want to use
5. Handle and use every fitness facility or equipment with care
6. To avoid sweating onto the cushion of the bench or machine that you are sitting
or lying on, always carry a towel that you can use to wipe yourself with.
7. Respect other’s time and privacy. Do not work out too close to others especially
if you do not know them and if there are still other vacant areas
8. Observed the guidelines regarding the proper use of each exercise machines or
facility as well as the recommended duration for their use .
9. If you want or need to talk to others, especially with the friends you have met or
went with, remember to keep voices down.
10. If ever you get a phone call, answer outside to avoid disturbing the other people
who are working out.
11. Be courteous and friendly to others
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12. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings to avoid accidents.

13. Take a rest or a quick break whenever you feel tired.
14. Do not loiter on or around any fitness facility or equipment if you are already
done using it
15. After using any fitness facility or equipment, wipe it carefully using a clean cloth
or towel and antibacterial spray if provided
16. Put the fitness facility or equipment back to its proper place after usage.
17. Never take out any fitness facility or equipment out of the vicinity.

Facilities used in physical activities

✗ 1. park
✗ 2. recreation center
✗ 3. house
✗ 4. gym
✗ 5. covered court

Equipment used in physical activities or exercise

✗ 1. bean bag 10. dumbbell
✗ 2. balls 11. other gym
✗ 3. balloons machine equipment.
✗ 4. pylons
✗ 5. hula hoops
✗ 6. skipping ropes
✗ 7. measuring objects
✗ 8. scarves
✗ 9. chairs

Summary and Conclusion:

Take care in using facilities and equipment. Only use equipment that you already know how
to use do not leave or pass on equipments that is in complete disarray or dirty. Be alert and
aware in the training area. Bring back all equioment in place after use.

Assessment:

Activity I
Read the following questions and answer each one carefully.
1. What is etiquette?
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2. What is the difference between etiquette and sportsmanship?
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3. Why is it important to observe and practice proper etiquette?
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Activity II
Put the facilities and equipment of this specific exercises

Exercise facilities Equipment

Jogging
Swimming
Basketball
Basketball
aerobics

References:
-Engaging in the world of health optimizing physical education

Prepared by:

Jade Louie Czar C. Manuel

Subject Teacher
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Checked and Noted by:

Cezar Ian G. Saguiped, LPT

Critic Teacher