Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire: PAR-Q
( A Questionnaire for People Aged 15-69)
Regular physical
activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are
choosing 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.
If you are planning to
become much more physically active than you are now, start by
answering the seven questions in the box below. If you are between
the ages 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
first.
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.
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you answered... |
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YES to one or more questions |
Consult
with your doctor BEFORE you start becoming much more
physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell
your doctor about the 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.
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NO to all questions |
If
you answered NO to all PAR-Q questions, 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.
DELAY BECOMING MUCH MORE
ACTIVE:
- If you are not feeling well
because of a temporary illness such as a cold or a
fever--wait until you feel better; or
- If you are or may be
pregnant--talk to your doctor before you start becoming
more active.
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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 physical activity.
"Reprinted from the
1994 revised version of the Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire (PAR-Q and YOU). The PAR-Q and YOU is a copyrighted,
pre-exercise screen, owned by the Canadian Society for Exercise
Physiology."
Last update:
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 |
