Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

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Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Please read each question carefully and answer every question honestly:

Yes	No	1. Has a physician ever said you have a heart condition and you should only do physical activity recommended by a physician?
Yes	No	2. When you do physical activity, do you feel pain in your chest?
Yes	No	3. When you were not doing physical activity, have you had chest pain in the past month?
Yes	No	4. Do you ever lose consciousness or do you lose your balance because of dizziness?
Yes	No	5. Do you have a joint or bone problem that may be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
Yes	No	6. Is a physician currently prescribing medications for your blood pressure or heart condition?
Yes	No	7. Do you have insulin dependent diabetes?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, talk with your doctor BEFORE you become more physically active. Tell your doctor your intent to exercise and which questions you answered with “yes.”

If your health changes so you now answer “yes” to any of the above questions, seek guidance from a physician.

If you honestly answered “no” to all questions you can be reasonably positive that you can safely increase your level of physical activity gradually. Click here to learn more about the equipment needed for the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program.

Adapted from the StrongWomen Program, A National Fitness Program for Women
John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
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Last update: Wednesday, February 24, 2010