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    This document contains the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) used to screen individuals ages 15 to 69 before beginning a physical activity or fitness program. The PAR-Q contains 7 questions regarding medical history and current health conditions. Answering "yes" to one or more questions means an individual should consult a doctor before increasing physical activity levels. Answering "no" to all questions means an individual can gradually begin a physical activity plan and consider a fitness appraisal. Temporary illnesses may delay physical activity and pregnant individuals should consult a doctor first.

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    This document contains the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) used to screen individuals ages 15 to 69 before beginning a physical activity or fitness program. The PAR-Q contains 7 questions regarding medical history and current health conditions. Answering "yes" to one or more questions means an individual should consult a doctor before increasing physical activity levels. Answering "no" to all questions means an individual can gradually begin a physical activity plan and consider a fitness appraisal. Temporary illnesses may delay physical activity and pregnant individuals should consult a doctor first.

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    This document contains the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) used to screen individuals ages 15 to 69 before beginning a physical activity or fitness program. The PAR-Q contains 7 questions regarding medical history and current health conditions. Answering "yes" to one or more questions means an individual should consult a doctor before increasing physical activity levels. Answering "no" to all questions means an individual can gradually begin a physical activity plan and consider a fitness appraisal. Temporary illnesses may delay physical activity and pregnant individuals should consult a doctor first.

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    Template - TRY THIS! PAR-Q

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    This document contains the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) used to screen individuals ages 15 to 69 before beginning a physical activity or fitness program. The PAR-Q contains 7 questions regarding medical history and current health conditions. Answering "yes" to one or more questions means an individual should consult a doctor before increasing physical activity levels. Answering "no" to all questions means an individual can gradually begin a physical activity plan and consider a fitness appraisal. Temporary illnesses may delay physical activity and pregnant individuals should consult a doctor first.

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    Physical Activity Readiness

    Questionnaire PAR-Q

    Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

    (revised 2002)

    PAR- Q
    (A questionnaire for People Aged 15 to 69)

    Regular Physical activity is fun and healthy; 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 physical active.

    If you are planning to become much more active than you are now start by answering the seven questions
    in the box below. If you are between age of 15 and 69, the PAR-Q will tell you if you should check with your
    doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, check
    with your doctor.

    Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully
    and answer each one honestly: check YES or NO.

    YES NO Question

    No 1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should
    only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?

    No
    2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

    No 3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical
    activity?

    No 4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose


    consciousness?
    No 5. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that
    could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

    No 6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your
    blood pressure or heart condition?

    No 7. Do you know of any reason why you should not do physical activity?

    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 the PAR-Q and which 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 to you. Talk with your doctor about the kids of activities you wish to
    participate in and follow his/her advice.

    · Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you.

    NO to all questions

    If you answered NO to all PAR-Q question, you can


    be reasonably sure that you can:

    · Start becoming much more physically active –


    begin 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. It is also highly recommended
    that you have your blood pressure evaluated.
    If your reading is over 144/94, talk with your
    doctor before you start becoming much more
    physically active.

    · If you are not feeling well because of a


    temporary illness such as a clod or a fever – wait
    until you feel better; or

    · If you are or may be pregnant – talk to you start


    becoming more active.

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