12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

PE and Health
Quarter 2 – Module 4
Demonstrate Proper Etiquette and Safety in
the Use of Facilities and Equipment for
Physical Exercise, Sports and Dance
Activities
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PE
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Demonstrate Proper Etiquette
and Safety in the Use of Facilities
and Equipment in Physical
Exercise, Sports, and Dance
Activities
 Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and
reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes,
cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise
can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most
importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. In
engaging with different physical activities, dances, and exercises,
you are likely to utilize several sports and dance facilities and
equipment. These resources will provide a guiding principle in
observing proper etiquette and manners when you make use of
them.
Sports facilities and equipment are "laboratories" for Physical
Education (P.E) where games are performed or played and
consequently facilities and equipment are important for the
achievement of goals of Physical Education and sports.
A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse.
The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been
built or equipped for the purpose. A dance studio normally includes
a smooth floor covering or, if used for tap dancing, a hardwood
floor.
Some facilities or venues have a strict implementation of 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. Proper etiquettes and safe use, will be discussed thoroughly
as you continue with this module.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of

facilities and equipment MELC Code: PE12FH-la-t-12

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

o Identify proper etiquettes and safety in the use of

facilities and equipment in physical exercise, sports, and
dance activities;
o Describe additional information about proper etiquettes
and safety in the use of facilities and equipment in
physical exercise, sports,
1 and dance activities;
o Display proper behavior in using facilities and equipment
in physical exercise, sports, and dance activities.
 What I Know
Pre-Assessment
The succeeding activities are provided to assess and activate your prior
knowledge about proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.
Activity1. Loop-a-Word: Loop as many words associated with gym
etiquette and manners. Write the description of the word and relate it to
the topic. Copy and answer this in your activity notebook.

S E A R P H O N E S
A S L I P P E R Y P
F U I P K X W F E E
E Q U I P M E N T A
T Q T M H K I L D K
Y R U L E S G S G E
E I W P L R H Q B R
T K X C L O T H E S
I N J U R Y S U M T
H Y G I E N E O U E

1. Safety
2. Rules
3. Sweat
4. Speakers
5. Clothes
6. Slippery
7. Injury
8. Weights
9. Hygiene
10. Equipment

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 What’s In
Task 1: Think It! Before you do it!
Direction: Answer the following question below after reading the
scenario. Write your answer in your activity notebook.
1. You are about to work out in the gym with a group of friends.
The leader of your group has selected some workouts for you to
do. How can you determine if the workout in the gym is safe? Do
you want to use the equipment inside the gym without any
knowledge? What will you do first?

Task 2: “Meet My Friend”

Directions: In this activity, you will be given opportunities to refine and

sharpen your understanding of the proper etiquette and good manners
and use of equipment and facilities during physical exercise, sports, and
dance.

Here are your tasks:

Interview at least three (3) local fitness enthusiast (i.e. gym

instructor, fitness coach, athlete, dancer, Dance instructor, PE
Teacher) in your community to share their meaning and insights on
gym etiquette, a dance studio on proper manners in the use of
facilities and equipment in a particular venue.
After the interview, answer the following questions:

a. Who among the three persons inspired you the most? Why?
b. How did their sharing help you enhance your understanding of
proper etiquette and proper manners in using facilities and
equipment inside the gym, court, and dance studio?
c. Based on the ideas and knowledge shared by the persons you
interviewed, what benefits can you share and apply from
following these etiquettes and manners?

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 What’s New

Task 3: The Proper Etiquette That I Would Like to Know More About
This activity allows you to share your knowledge about the proper
etiquette in which brings out your expectations of the lesson, your prior
knowledge and skills, and a specific activity you want to learn more
about. Copy and answer the table in your activity notebook.
Here are your tasks:
1. Study the following K-W-L chart below. Under the first column K, write
at least 5 things you already know about a certain etiquette in using
facilities and equipment. Under the second column W, write at least 5
things you want to know more about. Don’t write anything yet on the L
column. You will accomplish this after discussing the first two columns.
K W L
What I Know What I Want to What I’ve
know Learned
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.

2. Write a brief explanation of the things you KNOW and the things you
WANT to KNOW TO your friends, relatives, and family members.
3. After sharing, submit your paper to the teacher.

What is It
Court or Field

A playing court or field depending on the sport can be indoors or

outdoors. Certain sports require to set up their equipment first, such as
volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, judo, etc.
However, some sports need minimal setup for their facilities like
basketball, football, etc.

This will vary depending on the venue arrangements like 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 used.

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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 on the premises.
5. Be nice, as a general rule.

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Gym or Weights Area

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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, stair climber), mats, bars, etc. They are properly
arranged to allow maneuverability and easy access
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for people working out. Always keep in mind that this training involves
the risk of injury, thus, you are expected to be on your best behavior to
avoid some kind of accident inside the working area.

These 15 gym rules are just a few we should all start following right away.
1. Never Make Fun Of Other Gym-Goers

This rule should go completely without saying, but if there's one

piece of gym etiquette you follow, this should be it. No secret Snapchats
of the person on the next machine. No Instagram stories of a person on
the treadmill in front of you. Invading their privacy for any reason is just
wrong.

2. Wipe Down Equipment After Using It

Even if you didn't leave any visible sweat, it's just plain healthy to
wipe down any equipment after you're done using it. According to BBC
News, bacteria can live for several hours on gym equipment, and
viruses can survive for several days. Wiping equipment down with
disinfectant can stop the spread of those germs.
3. Share Equipment
We get it; you've got fitness goals. But if you're in a gym setting,
other people have goals, too, and they might need to use the same
equipment you're using. So just be aware of other people might need to
use the equipment you're on, and be willing to change up your plans if
someone else needs to use that piece of equipment, too.
4. Keep Phone Conversations To A Minimum
Like any public space, you should keep any phone conversations
short and quiet. You came to get your fitness on, not call your bestie to
talk about your day. If you have to make a quick phone call, step out
into the lobby or the locker room so you don't disturb the other gym-
goers.

5. Avoid Excessive Grunting Or Vocalizing

We all know that person. You know, the one with the
heavyweights who are practically screaming in the back of the gym.
We're not saying you have to be quiet as a mouse when you work out.
But there's a point at which we all know that noise level becomes, well,
too much. Just be aware of the people around you, is all I'm saying.

6. Just Let Your Friends Exercise

It's one thing if you're both exercising side by side, but it's not
good gym etiquette to be that person who stands next to their friend
while they're working out, chattering away. You might think your friend
is having fun talking to you, but chances are, they just want to focus on
their workout. It's OK to chat for a little bit you came to the gym to work
out together — but then get back to your reps.

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7. Ask Permission Before Changing The TV Channel
Most gyms have a few public TVs in addition to the private ones
attached to single pieces of equipment. During various sports seasons,
you'll see groups gathered around them while key games are on. You
don't want to be the person who just randomly changes the channel
without asking permission from the masses.

8. Only Sing Your Tunes In Your Head

You may have vocals that could get you to the finals of American
Idol, but that doesn't mean you should belt out the tunes while
stretching out your hammies. It'd be funny at first, but pretty obnoxious
in the long run.

9. Remember That The Locker Room Isn't Your Living Room

Some people get super comfortable in the locker room. Like super
comfortable in the locker room. Changing out in the open is fine — it's a
locker room, after all — but just be mindful that not everyone is
comfortable being around naked strangers, and keep your towel close
by.

10. Follow Bathroom Stall Rules On The Machines

If you're not familiar with bathroom stall rules (or urinal rules), they're
simple. It's all about giving people personal space. If someone is using
a stall, you skip the stall next to them and use the stall over. The same
applies to fitness equipment. Don't just jump on a piece of equipment
right next to someone if there are other open machines. Spread out
and give people their personal space.

11. Don't Sit On Equipment When You're Not Using It

Sitting on equipment is calling dibs. Even if it's a bench, try not to
sit on it if you're just chatting with a friend. Someone might need that
bench, and they might not feel comfortable asking you to move. If you
need to sit, find a space that's designated for sitting, like a lounge area
or a locker room.

12. Keep The Selfies To A Minimum

It's OK to be proud of the work you're doing to improve your
health. Just don't hold up someone else's workout because you're trying
to get the perfect selfie with the equipment they need to use. Snap a
quick photo of your progress and move on. We all know you're rocking
it.

13. Only Give Advice To People Who Ask You

We know you're probably just trying to be helpful and don't get
people to get hurt, but walking up to strangers and giving them advice
they didn't ask for is a real turn off. It can make people feel unwelcome
in that space. Unless you see someone who's in immediate danger,
keep your advice to yourself unless someone asks you for help.

14. Put Equipment Away When You're Done

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 Gyms are public spaces you're sharing with lots of other people,
so it's up to everyone using that space to keep it clean and organized.
Yes, some employees are paid to clean the space, but that doesn't give
anyone license to trash space. That's like going to the movies and
leaving your popcorn on the floor after the movie because there
someone else is paid to clean it up. You put your

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weights away when you're done, just like you put your empty popcorn tub
in the trash.

15. Keep Your Dating Game On Tinder

Can you meet a date at the gym? Sure. But don't hit up the gym
for dates. The gym should be a safe space for people to go to exercise.
They shouldn't have to worry about getting hit on or catcalled.

Dance Studio

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A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse. The

term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or
equipped for the purpose.
A dance studio normally includes a smooth floor covering or, if
used for tap dancing, a hardwood floor. The smooth vinyl floor
covering, also known as a performance surface and commonly called
"Marley", is generally not affixed permanently to the underlying floor
and can be rolled up and transported to performance venues if needed.

Safety Management Strategy for Dance Studios

There are six elements to a comprehensive risk and safety

management strategy for dance schools and studios.

Preventative measures

Proper safety practice begins with risk identification and management.

When you understand your risks, you can take preventative measures:

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  Create a policy for proper footwear. Too much cushion, or
barefoot, is an injury risk. Display your footwear rules.
 Inspect floor daily for wet spots due to leaks.
 Waivers are important to safety in the sense that they help
parents and adult participants understand the importance of
their safety education and measures. Consult an attorney on
creating a proper, simple, yet effective waiver. It is worth the
minimal cost. You may even tailor waivers to participant skill
levels.

Supervision of activity

Supervision is crucial, especially for studios that need a child and

youth risk management strategy:

 Have warnings and disciplinary actions in place for those who break policy.
 Ensure appropriate instructor to student ratios for various age
groups and skill levels.
 For any aerial activities, take extra precautions against falls.

Facilities and equipment

A fault in your facility can put you in the position of a responsible

party for injuries or accidents. Take measures to be attentive to the
condition of your facility and equipment at all times:

 Slip-and-fall: keep the floor clean of food, debris, and tripping

hazards. Confetti or other materials can make the floor
slippery. Use the recommended products to clean/wax the
floor.
 If you find a leak, determine the origin, and mark off the affected
area until a repairman arrives.
 Get any wall or ceiling discoloration inspected.
 Never touch sprinkler heads.

Staff education and instruction

Make sure everyone – head instructors, instructors, and students –

know their responsibility when it comes to facility rules and procedures.

Emergency response plans

Develop a plan specific to the activities your studio offers. Plan for
all-studio emergencies, such as a tornado, as well as individual medical
emergencies.

A plan should have 3 basic elements: 1) tasks to execute, 2)

people assigned to execute them, and 3) a document that outlines 1
and 2 in a simple, concise format.

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 You can run it by the community’s emergency personnel for
proofing and help you identify what equipment you need (e.g., fire
extinguishers). For instance,

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speak to your local fire dept. for advice and guidance on your facility,
such as making sure emergency exit signs are visible.

Once you have a final document, practice it! For example,

students and staff should participate in quarterly fire drills.

Proper Insurance Coverage

Finally, make sure you have dance school insurance. Your

coverage should include both accident and liability, and be tailored to
dance studios specifically. Be sure you have an agent who will walk you
through the coverage so you understand it clearly.

What’s More

Task 4:
“Proper Etiquette Journal”

Directions: Create a Self-Reflective Journal that contains your

detailed fitness habits. A reflective journal is a place to write down your
reflection on fitness habits. It can be something good or bad that has
happened to you that you can self-reflect on how you apply and observe
proper etiquette. Specify how you observe proper manners when using
equipment and facilities in a gym and dance studios. Write it in your
activity notebook.

What I Have Learned

Complete the following statements.

I have learned that…

I discovered that…

I understand that…

I will share my…

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 What I Can Do

Task 5 “Slogan Making”

Direction: Create a Slogan for Promoting the Proper Utilization and Safety
Management Strategy for Dance Studios. Use separate paper or any
clean sheet of bond paper for your activity.
The following criteria will be the bases for
scoring Creativity - 20%
Content - 50%
Originality - 30%

Assessment
Post - Assessment
Direction:
Choose the correct answer from the given choices. Write the letter
of your answer in your activity notebook.

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

A. Walking without a shirt
B. Wearing slippers
C. Hugging the equipment
D. Returning the dumbbell after use
2. A playing court should be
A. Dirty
B. Slippery
C. Clean and safe
D. New
3. A hazard in your facility can put you in the position as a responsible party for
.
A. injuries or accidents
B. Conflict
C. trouble
D. burns
4. Make sure everyone ( head instructors, and instructors,)
know their responsibility when it comes to facility rules and
procedures.
A. managers
B. students
C. dancers
D. audience
5. Leaving the weights anywhere can cause
A. Gains
B. Injury/accident
C. Trust
D. Burns

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6. Shouting and grunting inside the gym can
A. Distract other people
B. Help others gain strength
C. Lose weight
D. Caused injury
7. Used supplies and equipment such as empty water bottles should be thrown in
A. Lockers
B. Trash bins
C. Machine Weights
D. Treadmill
8. Wiping equipment down with disinfectant can stop the spread of .
A. germs
B. virus
C. bacteria
D. all of the above
9. How does one practice proper hygiene and care.
A. Never use deodorant and take a bath daily
B. Force, yourself to engage in physical activity even if you are feeling sick.
C. Take a bath or use deodorant if needed
D. All of the above
10.What is a general rule in proper etiquette and safety in the use of
facilities and equipment?
A. Be polite
B. Be naughty
C. Be friendly
D. Be nice

Additional Activities

“My Artistic Signage”

Direction: Make an artistic signage on how to demonstrate proper etiquette in

using facilities and equipment in performing sports training, physical exercise, and
dance activities. Provide an explanation as to the importance of such
etiquette.

The following criteria will be the basis for scoring.

Creativity - 30%
Content - 40%
Originality – 30%

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