ARE YOU READY?
PAR-Q
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE
If you are planning to take part in any physical activity or exercise class, start by answering the questions below:
If you are between the ages of 16 and 69, the questionnaire will tell you if you should consult with your doctor before you start.
If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, it is imperative to check with your doctor before commencing in any fitness regime.
1. Has your doctor ever said you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you ever feel pain in you chest when you do physical activity?
3. Have you ever had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
4. Do you ever feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
5. Do you have a joint problem that could be made worse by exercise?
6. Have you ever been told that you have high blood pressure?
7. Are you currently taking any medication which the instructors should be made aware of?
8. Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the last six months?
9. Is there any other reason why you should not participate in physical activity?
If you answered ‘YES’ to one or more questions
Talk to your doctor by phone or in person before you start becoming more physically active and before you have a fitness assessment. Tell your doctor about the questionnaire and which question(s) you answered yes to. You may be able to do any activity you want – as long as you begin 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 kind of activity you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.
If you answered ‘NO’ to all questions:
You can be reasonably sure that you can start to become more physically active and take part in a suitable exercise programme.
Remember – begin slowly and build up gradually.
The Uproar Fitness Team
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE
If you are planning to take part in any physical activity or exercise class, start by answering the questions below:
If you are between the ages of 16 and 69, the questionnaire will tell you if you should consult with your doctor before you start.
If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, it is imperative to check with your doctor before commencing in any fitness regime.
1. Has your doctor ever said you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you ever feel pain in you chest when you do physical activity?
3. Have you ever had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
4. Do you ever feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
5. Do you have a joint problem that could be made worse by exercise?
6. Have you ever been told that you have high blood pressure?
7. Are you currently taking any medication which the instructors should be made aware of?
8. Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the last six months?
9. Is there any other reason why you should not participate in physical activity?
If you answered ‘YES’ to one or more questions
Talk to your doctor by phone or in person before you start becoming more physically active and before you have a fitness assessment. Tell your doctor about the questionnaire and which question(s) you answered yes to. You may be able to do any activity you want – as long as you begin 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 kind of activity you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.
If you answered ‘NO’ to all questions:
You can be reasonably sure that you can start to become more physically active and take part in a suitable exercise programme.
Remember – begin slowly and build up gradually.
The Uproar Fitness Team