Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use

of Facilities and Equipment

Playing court or field
• Can be indoors/ outdoors
• Certain sports that requires to set up their
equipment first, such as volleyball, tennis,
badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, judo,
etc.
• Sports that needs minimal setup for their
facilities like basketball, football, etc.
 03 04 05
01 02 Check yourself Avoid using Be nice, as a
Wipe off wet such as proper cigarettes general rule.
Throw away used spots caused by while in the
hygiene and
supplies and waste drinks and premises.
materials to
care.
sweat.
designated trash
bins in the facility.

Here are some of the common manners:

Dance areas or studios
• Can either be indoors or outdoors that are
surrounded with full-sized mirrors
• Some dance studios have wooden or metal
railings called barres.
• Also, there are speakers and music players
being installed or set up in specific locations for
easy access.
• Users of dance area or studios are expected to
maintain the cleanliness of the studio, music
players should be kept after use, the lights and
ventilations should be turned off after use.
 Important belongings should Wipe off wet spots
be placed in designated spots caused by drinks
(i.e. lockers, benches, tables).
Here are some and sweat on the
floor.
of the
expectation
when using Know the studio
schedule to avoid
Wear appropriate
clothes including
dance studios: Keep the music at
time conflict with
other users.
footwear.
accepted volume in
order not to disturb
other users.
 Gym or Weights Area
• 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, and stair climber), mats, bars, etc.
• They are properly arranged to allow maneuverability
and easy access for people working out.
• Always keep in mind that this training involves risk of
injury, thus, you are expected to be on your best
behavior to avoid some kind of accident inside the
working area.
 Here are some of the proper etiquette:
1. Take care of using the equipment and facilities.
2. Only use the equipment that you already know how to use. Do not leave or pass on equipment that is in
complete disarray and dirty.
3. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good form first.
5. Do not hug the equipment.
6. Wear appropriate clothes and do not take them off to look at your body in the mirror.
7. Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
8. Do not slam or drop weights.
9. Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Always share it with others by taking turns in using them.
10. Lower volume of music or best wear earphones
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

1. Always ask.
If someone is using a machine or piece of equipment and
you need something nearby, ask if you can.
2. Put your weights back.
This should go without saying but it’s the number one rule
broken in the gym.
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

3. Keep the equipment where it belongs.

Don’t try to do any weightlifting movements anywhere except the
deadlift platforms or another designated area.
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

4. Be mindful of your surroundings.

• Gyms can be dangerous places if you’re not alert.
• On busy times of day in particular, you have to be super-mindful of the other
patrons; don’t start doing dumbbell kickbacks without checking behind you, for
example.
• Also, sometimes poorly laid out gyms have machines with their plate-loaded arms
swinging out into a thoroughfare and if you’re not looking where you’re going,
you might be in for a headache.
• If you want to be a real champion, look out for your fellow gym-goers and help
them out if you see them struggling; maybe offer to spot them.
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

5. Bring a towel. Use it.

• Gyms can be some of the most germ-ridden places you can go. So, for both your
own sake and the sake of other patrons, use that towel.
6. Clean up after yourself (and, if you have to, other patrons).
• Related to the previous point, if you still manage to sweat through your towel or
for some other reason leave sweat on a piece of equipment, grab some paper towel
and disinfectant spray (hopefully your gym has some around — if not, hassle
them about it) to do your fellow gym-goers a solid.
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

7. Selfies: Try to be discreet about them.

• The general rule of thumb here is: do what you want — just don’t
infringe on anyone else’s gym experience.

8. Personal space: respect it.

• Avoid congestion and conflict.
Gym or court rules can vary depending on the venue
arrangements but always be mindful on the following:

9. Don’t hog the equipment.

• If you’re occupying a popular piece of equipment at a popular time of
day, don’t sit there on your phone checking Instagram, oblivious to the
waiting queue.
10. Avoid the chitchat.
• The gym is a place of solace for many people and, although it can be a
great social setting, try to keep the gossip to a minimum.
ASSESSMENT
 Instructions: Put a positive sign (+) if you agree with the statement
and negative sign
(-) if you disagree.

_____ 1. It is reasonable to shout and grunt when lifting weights.

_____ 2. Music players and speakers can be left anywhere after
use.
_____ 3. Playing loud music inside the gym.
_____ 4. Smoking cigarettes in the dance studio.
_____ 5. Throw away used supplies and waste materials to
designated trash bins in the facility.
ASSIGNMENT