PHYSICAL

EDUCATION 11
VICTOR T. DELA CRUZ, II
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the module, you should be
able to:
1. Discuss the proper etiquette and safety
in using the facilities and
equipment in strength training.
2. Perform the proper etiquette in using the
facilities and equipment.
3. Display the proper behavior in using
these facilities and equipment.
Instructions: Put a positive sign (+) if you agree with the
statement and negative sign (-) if you disagree. Explain the
possible implications and defend your answer.

_____ 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.
Proper Etiquette and Safety in the
Use of Facilities and
Equipment
When you engage in aerobic, muscles, 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 for them. As a courtesy to other
individuals who also make use of these equipment
and facilities, you always need to observe the
proper or etiquette inside a gym.

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 depending on the sport can

be indoors or outdoors.

There are certain sports that requires to set up their

equipment first, such as volleyball, tennis,
badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, judo, etc.
However, there are also sports that needs minimal
setup for their facilities like basketball, football, etc.
This will vary depending on the
venue arrangements such as 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 use.
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 in the premises.
5. Be nice, as a general rule.
Dance areas or studios

These are either 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.
Here are some of the expectation when using dance
studios:
1. Important belongings should be placed in
designated spots (i.e. lockers, benches, tables).
2. Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on
the floor.
3. Keep the music at accepted volume in order not to
disturb other users.
4. Know the studio schedule to avoid time conflict
with other users.
5. Wear appropriate clothes including footwear.
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.
Some gyms or weight areas have their own
rules, make sure you are aware of it. Read them
before starting your workout routine so that you
won’t be reprimanded.
It is imperative to keep in mind the proper ways
of handling different gym equipment and
observe proper manners to avoid conflict and
injuries.
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.
3. Keep the equipment where it belongs. Don’t try to do
any weightlifting movementsm anywhere except the
deadlift platforms or another designated area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Multiple Choice: Read the statement carefully.
Choose the best answer for each of the following
questions. Write only the letter of the correct
answer.

1. When inside the gym, what manners should be

observed appropriately?
A. Hugging the equipment
B. Returning the dumbbell after use
C. Walking without a shirt
D. Wearing slippers
2. A playing court should be
A. Clean and safe
B. Dirty
C. New
D. Slippery

3. A wooden or metal railing inside a dance

studio is called
B. Barres C. Swing
C. B. Beam D. Tube
4. Wiping the wet floor in a court, gym or dance
studio is for the avoidance of
A. Equipment damage
B. Injury
C. Leak
D. Waste

5. The following are likely the outcome of

breaking gym rules, except
B. Conflict C. Distrust
B. Discount D. Scuffle
6. Chitchatting inside the gym helps muscle buildup.
A. False C. True
B. Maybe D. Somewhat

7. All are gym etiquette, EXCEPT.

A. Resting C. Using earphones
B. Taking selfie D. Wearing shoes

8. Leaving the weights anywhere can cause

B. Burns C. Injury/accident
B. Gains D. Trust
9. Shouting and grunting inside the gym can
A. Distract other people
B. Caused injury
C. Help other gain strength
D. Loss weight

10. Used supplies and equipment such empty water

bottles should be thrown in
A. Lockers C. Trash bins
B. Machine Weights D. Treadmill
ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. C