
Norse PT Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Regular physical activity is fun and healthy and increasingly more people are starting to become more active every day. Being more active is very safe for most people. However some people should check with their doctors 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 these questions 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.
Please fill in your details and then read the questions that follow carefully and answer each one honestly YES or NO (Common sense is your best guide)
If you answered YES to one or more questions
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Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and to which questions you answered YES.
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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.
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Find out which community programmes are safe and helpful.
If you answered NO to all questions
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If you answered NO honestly 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 was 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 live actively
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DELAY BECOMING MUCH MORE ACTIVE
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If you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold or a fever - wait until you feel better.
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If you are or may be pregnant - talk to your doctor before you start becoming more active.