Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BIÑAN CITY

FIRST QUARTER
HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
MELC No. 6

MELC: Demonstrates proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment
References:
https://prezi.com/fqueejw7xrfo/proper-etiquette-and-safety-in-the-use-of-facilities-and
-equ/

Reminders: Here are the additional activities for you to understand the lesson
further. Write your answers on the sheets provided.

INTRODUCTION:
Etiquette is the set of conventional rules of personal behaviour 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. Wikipedia
Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from harm or
other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized
hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Wikipedia
Physical activities like dancing and exercise needs someone to be careful and
be safe.
Here are some of the proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and
equipment.
1. Take care in using facilities and equipment. In consideration of the school’s
effort and of other students who will benefit from using the facilities and
equipment, it is in good form to handle them with care and use them solely on
their purpose.
2. Only use equipment that you already know how to use do not leave or pass
on equipment that is in complete disarray or dirty.
3. Be alert and aware in the training area.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general practice good form first.
Make sure to have warm up and cooling down before and after exercise.
5. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
6. Do not hug the equipment.

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 7. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean. Doing the exercise in
improper form deficit it’s benefits. Do not monopolize the equipment. Allow
everyone a fair use of the facilities.
8. Check yourself. Practice proper hygiene and care. Take a bath or a deodorant
if needed. Do not force yourself to engage in physical activities if you are
feeling sick.
9. Move on the double, do not loiter around the venue or hang on the equipment
doing nothing.
10. Be nice as a general rule.
DEVELOPMENT:
Learning Task 1
Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if FALSE. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
1. Take a bath before the dance practice.
2. Leave the practice area dirty.
3. Better to leave the barbels on the bench press so that others can will easily
see it.
4. To loading additional weights onto existing weight stacks is safe.
5. Photography and video can be done in the Fitness and Wellness Center even
without asking permission
6. Since barbels are made up of iron, it can be dropped to the floor because it
will be damaged.
7. Any kinds of clothing can be worn in the fitness area as long as it is
comfortable to the person wearing it.
8. Eating inside the gym or fitness area can be done if there is granted prmission
with the staff or owner.
9. If while waiting in line to use the equipment you leave to get a drink or to use
the restroom, tell the person behind you that you are coming right back so
they are aware that you are waiting
10. Take all extra personal equipment with you – includes water bottles, towels,
weight belts, etc

ENGAGEMENT:
Learning Task 2
Proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment in school and
fitness area are just the same in the different equipment and materials used at home.
Name at least 5 materials, tools or equipment in your home that is mishandled or
misused. Complete the table below.
MISHANDLED HOW IT IS WHAT IS THE CORRECT
TOOLS/MATERIALS/ MISHANDLED OR WAY TO DO
EQUIPMENT MISUSED

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Learning Task 3

Study the scenario below. Briefly discuss your answer.

You and your group will be filming a HIPHOP Dance as your performance
task. You have rented a dance studio so that you can get focused on your project.
You will be needing the complete set for a hiphop dance that is why you brought your
costumes.

How would you react on the following?

1. One of your group members used a spray paint to paint a graffiti on the mirror
because it is needed in the video recording.
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2. At the middle of the recording, the staff notice that you are wearing your high cut
shoes, instead of the shoes allotted for the guest. He yelled on you that you must
remove your shoes.
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3. No one on your group members know how to operate the sound system, but you
insisted that you can do it because it is the same model at your home. Unfortunately,
the sound system blown and smoke begin to emit. You remove the plug and the staff
saw it.

Address: P. Burgos St. Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Biñan City Laguna

Website: depedbinancity.com.ph
Email: deped.binancity@deped.gov.ph
Telephone no: 511-4143/ 511-8620/ 511-4191/ 511-8746
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Learning Task 4
Make an infographics or slogan promoting proper etiquette and safety in the use
of facilities and equipment.

ASSIMILATION:
Learning Task 5
Answer the following questions. (5 pts each)
1. Why is it important to practice proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities
and equipment?
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2. During this pandemic situation, what other precautionary measures can you
add while using facilities and equipment? Give at least 3 safety measures.
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Address: P. Burgos St. Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Biñan City Laguna

Website: depedbinancity.com.ph
Email: deped.binancity@deped.gov.ph
Telephone no: 511-4143/ 511-8620/ 511-4191/ 511-8746
Address: P. Burgos St. Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Biñan City Laguna
Website: depedbinancity.com.ph
Email: deped.binancity@deped.gov.ph
Telephone no: 511-4143/ 511-8620/ 511-4191/ 511-8746