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Par-Q

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - Par-Q (revised 1994). Par - Q - & You: (a questionnaire for people aged 15-69) Regular physical activity is fun and healthy and increasingly more people are starting to become more active every day. Being more active is very safe for most people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they start becoming much more physically active.

Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?.

Yes No

Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

Yes No

In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?

 Yes No

Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?

 Yes No

Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

 Yes No

Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?

Yes No

Do you know of any other reason why you should not be doing physical activity?

Yes No

If you answered YES to one or more questions talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about this PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES. You may be able to do any activity you want - as long as you start slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to restrict your activities to those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice. Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you.

If you answered NO to all questions, honestly then you can be reasonably sure that you can: Start becoming much more physically active - being slowly and build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go. Take part in a fitness appraisal - this is an excellent way to determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way for you to live actively. Delay becoming much more active if you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold or fever - wait until you feel better; or if you are or may be pregnant - talk to your doctor before you start becoming more active.

Please note: If your health changes so that you then answer YES to any of the above questions, tell your fitness or health professional. Ask whether you should change your physical activity plan. (Informed use of the PAR-Q: The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Health Canada, and their agents assume no liability for persons who undertake physical activity, and if in doubt after completing this questionnaire, consult your doctor prior to any activity.) Note: If the PAR-Q is being given to a person before he or she participates in a physical activity program or fitness appraisal, this section may be used for legal or administrative purposes. I have read, understood and completed this questionnaire. Any questions I had were answered to my full satisfaction.
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