Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Regular physical activity is fun and healthy and increasingly more people are starting to become more active everyday. 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 physical active than you are now, start by answering the seven questions in the box below.
If you are between ages of 18 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.
Dated: September 17, 2024
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
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 more about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered yes.
If you answered NO to all questions:
If you answered NO honestly to all PAR
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Q questions, you can be
reasonably sure
Start becoming much more physically active
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
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: PK Move Inc., USA Parkour, 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.
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"I have read, understood and completed this questionnaire. Any questions I had were answered to my full satisfaction."