TOTAL FITNESS

For the purpose of health and fitness, the k to 12

Physical Education curriculum includes a program
of aerobic exercises and muscle- and bone
strengthening exercises as well. These two types
of exercises are essential for total fitness.
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

When engaging in training and exercise, a lot of the activities make

use of the school facilities and equipment.

Guidelines need to be followed in order to allow everyone a fair,

orderly, maximal, and safe usage, and avoid equipment hugging,
lessen chaotic movement of students and equipment, and prevent
possible accidents:
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

TAKE CARE IN USING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Handle all equipment with care. Do not overused or misplaced
any piece of equipment.

USE ONLY THE EQUIPMENT THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW

HOW TO OPERATE
If you are unfamiliar with the use of certain equipment, wait for the
teachers instruction before operating it.
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

BE ALERT AND AWARE IN THE TRAINING AREA

Always practice care and alertness in your surroundings to avoid
accidents.

IN PERFORMING EXERCISES AND MOVEMENT IN GENERAL,

PRACTICE GOOD FORM FIRST.
Many students, for example, may want to perform a lot of push up
repetitions, but doing it in improper form may result two things:
one, he or she may not reap the benefits of that exercise, and
two, wrong form may cause injury
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENT IN PLACE AFTER USE.

After use, equipment must be returned to it’s original storage are to
prevent having them misplaced
Returning the equipment after use may also signal the next user that it
is their turn to use.

DO NOT HUG THE EQUIPMENT

Student must be conscious of time given to them using the equipment
and the venue to allow everyone fair use of the facilities
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
RETURN THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY, AND LEAVE THE VENUE
CLEAN
You should not leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or
dirty

CHECK YOURSELF-PRACTICE PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE AND

CARE
If you are feeling sick, do not force yourself to engage in physical activities.
Report your condition to your teacher
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

MOVE ON THE DOUBLE; DO NOT LOITER AROUND THE VENUE OR

HANG ON TO EQUIPMENT DOING NOTHING.
- Condition yourself before engaging in any activity. Maximize the use of
equipment and venue for training.

AS A GENERAL RULE, ALWAYS BE NICE

Always produce positive atmosphere of friendship and fun.
PROPER ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY IN THE
USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
ACTIVITY #1

1. What is Total Fitness

2. Why is it important to practice

proper etiquette in the use of
facilities?

3. Name at least two (2) safety

practices in the use of facilities
ASSIGNMENT #1

Search for the definition of Aerobic

Exercises and it’s benefits.

Search for the definition of Muscle-

and Bone-Strengthening Exercises
and it’s benefits
 ACTIVITY #2

PERFORM WARM-UP, STRETCHING

AND COOLDOWN ROUTINE
Search for the definition of Muscle-
and Bone-Strengthening Exercises
and it’s benefits