Physical Activity Readiness (PAR-Q)

The PAR-Q is a questionnaire that you answer on your own. It intends to evaluate your
readiness to take part in physical activity or engage in a fitness program. Questions are short and
easy to answer and will reveal any health issues that you have. This questionnaire will help you
determine the safety or possible risk of doing exercises and designing an exercise program based on
your health history.

YES NO
√ Were you told by a doctor that physical activity is not good for you
because you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical
activity approved by a doctor?
√ Is your chest painful when you do physical exercises?

√ In the past months, have you ever had chest pain even if you are not
doing any physical activity?
√ Do you lose your balance because of were dizzy or do you ever fainted?
√ Do you have any bone or joint injury that could worsen during physical
activity?
√ Are you currently taking maintenance drugs for your hypertension or heart
condition?
√ Is there any reason that you know why you should not be doing physical
activity?

Answered YES Consult a doctor BEFORE you begin becoming more physically active.
to any of the Inform the doctor about the PAR-Q and why you answered yes to a
particular question.
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 Any physical activity that you want to do is allowed, as long as you
this. begin slowly and increase your physical activity gradually. Or, only
activities that are safe to you might be performed. Consult a doctor about
the kind of physical activity you might want to perform and obey his/her
advice.
Answered NO If you honestly answered NO to all the PAR-Q questions, you can be
to all questions? relatively sure that you can:
 Begin having a much more physically active lifestyle. Start with low
intensity exercises and increase gradually thus making you safe and
comfortably go along.
 Participate in a fitness appraisal – this is the best way to determine
your basic fitness so you will be able to plan the best way for you to live
actively
Take a break in  If you feel sick because of a temporary illness such as a common
becoming more colds or a fever – wait until you feel better; or
 If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before you start becoming
active:
more active.

Please note: If there are changes in your health that makes you answer YES to
any of the questions, inform your fitness professional. Inquire whether you should
have another physical activity plan.
Credits: Reprinted from ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, 1997 by American College of Sports
Medicine
If answered YES what do you feel on your physical status are you fit to do physical activities?

Answer here

This includes activities such as dancing, active play amongst children, or walking or cycling for recreation. Sport.
For example, exercise and fitness training at a gym or during an exercise class, swimming and competitive sports
such as football, rugby and tennis, etc