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Physical Education
and Health
1st Semester-Module 6
Exercise for Fitness: Proper Etiquette
and Safety in the Use of Facilities and
Equipment

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Physical Education - Grade 11
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1st Sem.- Module 6: Exercise for Fitness: Proper Etiquette and
Safety in the Use of Facilities and Equipment
First Edition, 2020

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Physical Education
and Health
1st Semester-Module 6:
Exercise for Fitness: Proper
Etiquette and Safety in the Use of
Facilities and Equipment

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 MODULE 1
PANGKALAHATANG IDEYA
Good Day!

I am inviting you to read module 6.It is all about the proper etiquette and safety
in the use of facilities and equipment.
In this module, you will learn the proper etiquette and safety in the use of
facilities and equipment.
This module has only one lesson:
 Lesson 6: Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of Facilities and
Equipment.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.

o Pangkalahatang Bago ka magsimula, kinakailangan mong

Tagubilin tandaan ang mga sumusunod

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 Bawat Module at Leksiyon ay mga mga panuto na sinusundan ng mga layunin.
Basahin itong mabuti at sundin ang bawat panutong isinasaad.
 Ugaliing intindihan at isapuso ang pagbasa at pagsagawa ng modyul na ito.

Maraming Salamat at Maligayang Pagbasa!

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson 4 – Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of Facilities and 1

Equipment

What I Need to Know 1

What I Know 1
What’s In 3
What’s New 3
What is It 3
What’s More 5
What I Have Learned 5
What I can Do 6
Notes to the Teacher 6
Assessment 6
Additional Activity 7
Post Test 8
Answer Key 10
References 11
Lesson
Proper Etiquette and Safety in the
6 Use of Facilities and Equipment

What I Need to Know

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. know the proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment.
2. demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.
3. appreciate the proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment.

What I Know

Multiple Choice: Answer the following questions. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your activity notebook.

1. Which of the following refers to a set of guidelines for politeness and good
manners, the kindnesses with which we should always treat each other?
A. Values
B. Etiquette
C. Norms
D. Rules

2. Which of the following are indoor facilities with different types of equipment
such as machine weights, free weights, balls, exercise machines (e.g. treadmill,
stationary bike, rower, stair climber), mats, etc.
A. Gym/Weight Area
B. Dance Studio
C. Playing Court
D. Football Field

3. When you are going to a gym for a workout, it is important to observe proper
behavior during and after working out. Which of the following describe a best
practice?
A. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Share it with others by taking turns
using them.
B. Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
C. Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
D. All of the above

4. Which of following is not the correct etiquette when using the dance area/studio
A. Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on the floor

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B. Know the studio schedule every time so that you will not be rushed to move out for
next users
C. Keep footwear and other belongings on the sides or designated spots
D. If it is an open area, keep music at a high volume so as to disturb other users.

5. Which of the following best describe these features in school; basketball court,
football field and badminton court?
A. Playing court or field
B. Equipment
C. Venue
D. None of the above

6. Which of the following is not a correct etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
A. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
B. Leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty
C. Practice proper hygiene and care
D. Bring back all equipment in place after use

7. Which of the following is not an example of correct etiquette in using equipment?

A. Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
B. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment
C. Do not return use equipment in the storage area
D. None of the above

8. Which of the following is an example of poor etiquette in a fitness center?

A. Not using the shower stall to change clothes while others are waiting to use it to
shower
B. Talking on the phone away from the main exercise area
C. Wiping away your sweat with a towel off of a machine
D. Returning dumbbells to the wrong spot on the rack

9. Which of the following is not the correct etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
A. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
B. Leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty
C. Practice proper hygiene and care
D. Bring back all equipment in place after use

10. Which of the following is not an example of correct etiquette in using equipment?
A. Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
B. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment
C. Do not return use equipment in the storage area
D. None of the above

Enumeration
Direction: Enumerate what is being asked in the statement. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.
11-13 Give at least three (3) venues for workout/physical activity
11.
12.
13.
14-15 Give two (2) safety measures when equipment and facilities
14.
15.

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 What’s In

In your previous lesson, you have learned about personal safety protocol in order to
avoid dehydration, overexertion, hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation.
Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration or
sweating, urination, or evaporation. Overexertion is a detrimental cause of excessive training.
Hypothermia is excessively low body temperature. And hyperthermia is an alarming rise in
body temperature, which is an effect of exercising in a very humid environment.

What’s New

Activity I
Directions: Identify the different types of equipment and facilities that are
usually found in a gym. How they are usually set up? Draw them in your activity notebook.

What is It

When you engage in aerobic, muscle-, 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 of them. As a courtesy to other individuals who also make
use of these equipment and facilities, you always need to observe the proper manners or
etiquette inside a gym.

Etiquette is a complex network of rules that govern good behavior in our social and
business interactions, is always evolving and changing as society changes. It reflects our
cultural norms, generally accepted ethical codes, and the rules of various groups we belong
to. It is merely a set of guidelines for politeness and good manners, the kindnesses with
which we should always treat each other.

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

A playing court or field may be found indoors or outdoors, depending on the sport.
Venues and facilities are usually ready-to-use where minimal setup is needed since these are
specifically catered to a certain sport (e.g. basketball, football). However, some venues need
to set up some equipment first, like volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo,
judo, etc.

Depending on the venue arrangements (i.e., rented or otherwise), those who utilize
and set up equipment are expected to properly fix, return, or store the equipment after

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use. It is common manners to keep the venue clean and as orderly as possible after use. Here
are some examples:

 Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat

 Throw away used or unneeded supplies and equipment like empty water
bottles, athletic tapes, shuttlecock feathers in badminton, etc.

Dance areas or studios

These are either open or enclosed spaces with full-sized mirrors on one or more
sides. They usually cater to different types of dancers, which is why most have wooden or
metal railings called barres. Speakers and music players are usually available for use
and are set up in strategic locations (i.e., at the corners or center).

Like in playing courts and fields, depending on the venue arrangements, users of
dance area or studios are expected to keep music players after use, turn off lights and
ventilation when not in use, and maintain the venue orderly for the next users. The
following are other expectations when using dance areas or studios:

 Keep footwear and other belongings on the sides or designated spots (i.e.
lockers, benches, tables)
 Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on the floor.
 If it is an open area, keep music at accepted volume so as not to disturb other
users.
 Know the studio schedule every time so that you will not be rushed to move out
for next users.

Gym or weights area

These are usually indoor facilities with different types of equipment such as
machine weights, free weights, balls, exercise machines (e.g. treadmill, stationary bike,
rower, stair climber), mats, etc. They are strategically positioned to allow maneuverability
and easy access for all those who work out.
The different equipment is also accessible to all because the gym or weights area is
accessible to everyone who works out. Hence, it is expected that you observe proper
behavior during and after working out. Here are some of them:

 Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Share it with others by taking turns
using them.
 Return equipment to its proper place.
 Do not slam or drop weights.
 Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
 Lower volume of music or wear earphones.
 Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
 Wear appropriate clothes including footwear. Do not take them off to look at
your body in the mirror.

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 Some gyms or weights areas have some reminders posted on strategic locations
so that users will always be reminded. Read them and make sure to follow them to have a
worry-free time working out.

Gym Rules

1. No Sweat Towel, No Workout No Exemptions.

2. Lockers are for use whilst in the gym only – any contents in occupied lockers will
be emptied overnight.
3. Wipe down equipment after use.
4. Suitable workout gear must be worn inside the gym – no jeans or flipflops!
5. Weights must not be dropped.
6. Weights must be replaced after use.
7. Lockers by the showers are for use whilst showering only, any contents in
occupied lockers whilst not using the showers will be emptied.
8. No bags are allowed on the gym floor at any time.

What’s More

Activity 2
Directions: Make a short list of a safety measures in the use of facilities and
equipment found in your school. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

What I have Learned

Activity 3 Your Own Design

Direction: Make a signage about appropriate etiquette in the court. Make sure to
think about the size, color, and contents of the signage. Think of strategic locations
on where you can post it, such as in school or in the community recreation center.
Make this in a long bondpaper.

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 Examples:

What I can Do

Activity 4 Bring Me
Direction: Bring a cut out pictures of a facilities and equipment found in the magazine
or newspaper. Paste it in a short bond paper and present it in the class.

Notes to the Teacher

_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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Assessment
Modified True or False (2 points each)
Direction: Identify if the statement is true or false. If the statement is true, write true, if
the statement is false change the underline word to make the statement true. Write
your answer in your activity notebook.

__________1.__________2. Some gyms or weights areas have some reminders

posted on strategic locations so that users will always be reminded.
__________3.__________4. Jeans and flip-flops are suitable workout gear that must
be worn inside the gym.
__________5.__________6. Footwear and other belongings must be kept on the
sides or designated spots.
_________7._________8. Values is a complex network of rules that govern good
behavior in our social and business interactions, is always evolving and changing as
society changes.
__________9.__________10. Supplies and equipment like empty water bottles,
athletic tapes, shuttlecock feathers in badminton must be must be thrown away.

Additional Activities:

Activity 5 Are There Any?

Directions: Visit gyms or weights areas in your community. Look for signage on the
rules of proper use and manners in the gym. Observe gym users if they follow these
rules. If you were the gym manager, what actions would you take for gym users to
observe proper gym etiquette? Share your answers with the class. Write your answer
in your activity notebook.

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Post Test
Multiple Choice: Answer the following questions. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your activity notebook.

1. Which of the following is not a correct etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
A. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
B. Leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty
C. Practice proper hygiene and care
D. Bring back all equipment in place after use

2. Which of the following best describe these features in school; basketball court,
football field and badminton court?
A. Playing court or field
B. Equipment
C. Venue
D. None of the above

3. Which of the following is not the correct etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
A. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
B. Leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty
C. Practice proper hygiene and care
D. Bring back all equipment in place after use

4. Which of the following is an example of poor etiquette in a fitness center?

A. Not using the shower stall to change clothes while others are waiting to use it to
shower
B. Talking on the phone away from the main exercise area
C. Wiping away your sweat with a towel off of a machine
D. Returning dumbbells to the wrong spot on the rack

5. Which of the following is not an example of correct etiquette in using equipment?

A. Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
B. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment
C. Do not return use equipment in the storage area
D. None of the above

6. Which of the following refers to a set of guidelines for politeness and good
manners, the kindnesses with which we should always treat each other?
A. Values
B. Etiquette
C. Norms
D. Rules

7. When you are going to a gym for a workout, it is important to observe proper
behavior during and after working out. Which of the following describe a best
practice?
A. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Share it with others by taking turns
using them.
B. Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
C. Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
D. All of the above

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8. Which of the following are indoor facilities with different types of equipment
such as machine weights, free weights, balls, exercise machines (e.g. treadmill,
stationary bike, rower, stair climber), mats, etc.
A. Gym/Weight Area
B. Dance Studio
C. Playing Court
D. Football Field

9. Which of the following is not the correct etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
A. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
B. Leave or pass on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty
C. Practice proper hygiene and care
D. Bring back all equipment in place after use

10. Which of following is not the correct etiquette when using the dance area/studio
A. Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on the floor
B. Know the studio schedule every time so that you will not be rushed to move out for
next users
C. Keep footwear and other belongings on the sides or designated spots
D. If it is an open area, keep music at a high volume so as to disturb other users.

Enumeration
Direction: Enumerate what is being asked in the statement. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.

11-12 Give two (2) safety measures when equipment and facilities
11.
12.
13-15 Give at least three (3) venues for workout/physical activity
13.
14.
15.

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 Answer Key

Pretest Assessment
1. B. 1. True
2. A. 2. True
3. D. 3. False
4. D. 4. Not suitable
5. A. 5. True
6. B. 6. True
7. C. 7. False
8. A. 8. Etiquette
9. B. 9. True
10.C. 10. True
11. gym
12. playing area
13. dance area
14.wear proper attire
15. do not drop weights

15. dance area

14. playing area
13. gym
12. do not drop weights
11. wear proper attire
10.D.
9. B.
8. A.
7. D.
6. B.
5. B.
4. A.
3. B.
2. A.
1. B.
Post Test

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References

http://dancewithmeusa.com/locations-2/dance-studio-glen-rock-nj/
https://www.fitneass.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Gym-Rules-Gym-Etiquette.png

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