Department of Education
Physical Education 11
Proper Etiquette and Safety
in the Use of Facilities and
Equipment
Second Quarter– Week 3-4
Julius G. Arojado
Writer
Jinky Santos
Validator
Wilson F. Pascual
Edison C, Enerlas
Division Quality Assurance Team
Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City
Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
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The purpose of this Self Learning Material is to guarantee
the learning persistence under what we call the new ‘normal’ in
education despite the COVID 19 pandemic. It is prepared to
cultivate the FITNESS GOALS! This module was developed to
ensure that our learners are well-assisted toward achieving the
best learning outcomes.
I. Essential Learning Competency
Learning Competencies
Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.
Code: PEH11FH-Ia-t-12
Enabling Objectives:
1. Distinguish the proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.
2. Design a sinage about appropriate etiquette in the use of sports
facilities and equipment.
3. Know the safety rules and practice them.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer before each
number.
1. Observe all posted equipment instructions and warnings before engaging to
workout.
A. Most of the time
B. Depending on the situation
C. Sometimes
D. None of the above
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2. What will you do if someone is using a piece of equipment that you will use?
A. Workout between his sets
B. Ask politely if you can “work in between their sets
C. Change your program
D. Start with other equipment
3. What is the proper etiquette when using equipment while others are waiting?
A. Change your program
B. Put all equipment away
C. Allow others to work in between your sets
D. All of the above
4. What is ALWAYS required on days that we go to work out?
A. Proper athletic clothing
B. Cell phones
C. Food and drinks
D. None of the above
5. The proper time to wipe down a machine is:
A. Before your workout
B. After your workout
C. During workout
D. Both before and after workout
6. It is the set of conventional rules of personal behavior in polite society, usually
in the form of an ethical code that delineates the expected and accepted
social behaviors that accord with the conventions and norms observed by a
society, a social class, or a social group.
A. Rules B. Regulations C. Etiquettes D. Morals
7. Which of the following is not considered as proper etiquette inside the fitness
venue?
A. Avoid dropping weights; avoid banging weight stacks on machines
B. Use cardio equipment properly
C. Do not bounce balls in the facility.
D. Exercise in walking areas
8. Is gym etiquette is none other than respect?
A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Sometimes
9. When using cardio equipment, please do not exceed the .
A. 45 minute time limit
B. 30 minute time limit
C. 2 hour time limit
D. 1 hour time limit
10. Limit grunting and yelling during exercise. Is this considered as proper
etiquette in use of facilities and equipment?
A. Yes B. Yes C. Maybe D. Sometimes
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Directions: Identify each activity if it is moderate or vigorous physical activity by
putting a check (/) in the assigned column.
Physical Activity Moderate Vigorous
Sumba
Long Distance Running
Fast swimming
Aerobics
Housework and domestic chores
Playing Basketball
Brisk walking
What Is Etiquette?
Etiquette, the complex network of rules that govern good behavior and 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. It will always matter!
Fitness Etiquettes
Uphold the rules of the facility
Read, understand, and follow all rules, expectations, and posted
signs
Observe all posted equipment instructions and warnings
If there is a piece of equipment you do not know how to use, don’t
assume you know how to use it and ask for assistance
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Using a piece of equipment someone else is using
Ask if you can “work in between their sets” – if they say no, please be
patient and wait
o When “working in” allow the other person to use the equipment
after each set and re-set all equipment adjustments back to
where they were before you started
o You cannot claim a piece of equipment by setting a towel or water
bottle on it or next to it.
When using equipment while others are waiting
Allow others to work in between your sets
Do not rest on the equipment; it is better to walk around to
accelerate your recovery
When using cardio equipment, please do not exceed the 45 minute
time limit
Wipe down all equipment following each set with the provided pre-
moistened wipes then discard the wipes appropriately
When done with a piece of equipment, wipe down the equipment
with the provided pre-moistened wipes then discard the wipes
appropriately
Take all extra personal equipment with you – includes water
bottles, towels, weight belts, etc.
Put all equipment away – rack free weights in their designated
location, return cable accessories to the stand, dumbbells and
kettle bells, jump ropes, and stretch cords returned to the
appropriate rack, stability balls, balance balls, and foam rollers are
to be wiped down, then returned to the storage area.
Being aware of the exercise areas
Stay clear of free weight areas when in use
Do not exercise in walking areas – gray floor pathways and in front
of water fountains, water and ice machine, wall-mounted wipes
containers and trash/recycle receptacles
Do not stand in front of dumbbell rack
Before using a wall-mounted mirror, look around to make sure
you are not in someone else’s space
Avoiding excess noise
Keep in mind this is a public place
Avoid excess chatter while in the exercise areas
Limit cell phone use that stops you from exercising
Limit grunting and yelling during exercise; the use of profanity
while exercising is not acceptable
Avoid dropping weights; avoid banging weight stacks on machines
Use cardio equipment properly
Do not bounce balls in the facility – basketballs are for the
basketball courts
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Remember that loud or constant noises can annoy other facility
users
Wearing proper attire
Wear workout clothes and athletic shoes in the exercise areas
(jeans are not appropriate)
Refrain from working out without a shirt (or in just a sports bra)
and athletic shoes
Practicing good hygiene
Avoid offensive body odors – bath regularly and use deodorant
Wipe down equipment after use
Reduce spreading germ
Wash hands after using the restroom
Wash hands after sneezing or coughing into your hand
Wash hands after your workout
This is a smoke-free facility, refrain from smoking near the facility
entrance
Activity 1: Your Own Design
Directions: Design 2 signage about appropriate etiquette in the use of sports
facilities and equipment.
Example:
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Activity 2:
Directions: Write the word DO if the picture resemblance proper etiquette
in a fitness facility while write the word DON’T if not.
1. ___________ 2.___________
3. ____________ 4. ___________
Activity 3. Tiktok Challenge.
Directions: Video at least 3 good etiquette in a fitness facility at your
home through TikTok platform.
Be resourceful. Enjoy filming and use the hashtag #Be
Responsible #Be Fit
Submit/send your video to your teacher through messenger/
USB flash drive.
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Goal Setting – Checking your understanding
1. What are the fitness etiquettes?
2. How important these fitness etiquettes in our daily lives?
3. What are the benefits of fitness etiquettes during training and sports
activities?
4. What value can you learned in this lesson?
Reflective Learning Sheet
a. These are the b. These are the rules c. These are the
Common fitness of the facility that importance of fitness
etiquettes. must uphold etiquettes
1.
2.
Self-Evaluation
Directions: Complete the following sentence.
In this SLeM I learned about…
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I must observe the ______________________________________________________
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As a student, it is important for me to be
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A.
Directions. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE, if not on the
space before the number.
_______ 1. Do not exercise in walking areas – gray floor pathways and in front of
water fountains, water and ice machine, wall-mounted wipes containers
and trash/recycle receptacles.
________2. Limit grunting and yelling during exercise; the use of profanity while
exercising is acceptable.
________3. Wear workout clothes and athletic shoes in the exercise areas (jeans
are not appropriate)
________4. You can smoke anywhere at any part of the fitness center.
________5. Clean / wipe all used materials after using.
B.
Directions. Read the statements carefully. Choose and encircle the letter of the
correct answer in the given situation.
1. Choose the most appropriate response after you've lost a sports game:
A. Verbally assault the referee
B. Throw your equipment at the other team
C. Just walk off the field in anger
D. Shake hands with the other team's players
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2. 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
3. What is ALWAYS required on days that we go to workout?
A. Proper athletic clothing
B. Cell phones
C. Food and drinks
D. None of the above
4. Before you even walk into the gym, what should you make sure to avoid
wearing for a work out?
A. Perfumes and colognes
B. Sweating gym clothes
C. Dirty sneakers
D. All of the above
5. The proper time to wipe down a machine is:
A. Before your workout
B. After your workout
C. During workout
D. Both before and after workout
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