Yosemite Half Dome Hiking and CSUN

PAR-Q FORM
(for people ages 15-69 years)

Start Here First!

Before anyone begins a physical activity program, it is important to assess whether you should check with your doctor before becoming much more physically active.

The PAR-Q is for people 15-69 years of age. If you're over 69 years of age and not used to being active, check with your doctor. After you fill out the PAR-Q, you'll know if you're ready to follow the calendar towards achieving HALF DOME. If your answers tell you to consult with your physician, you can show him the calendar so he/she knows what you'd like to do and you can follow his/her advice.

Informed Consent Document

Many health benefits are associated with regular exercise, and the completion of the Par-Q is a sensible first step to take if you are planning to increase the amount of physical activity in your life.

For most people physical activity should not pose any problem or hazard. PAR-Q has been designed to identify the small number of adults for whom physical activity might be inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning the type of activity most suitable for them.

Common sense is your best guide in answering these few questions. Please read them carefully and check the yes or no opposite the question if it applies to you.

Common sense is your best guide in answering these few questions.

Please read them carefully and check the yes or no opposite the question if it applies to you.

yesno	1. Has your doctor ever said you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?

yesno	2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

yesno	3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?

yesno	4. Do you lose balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?

yesno	5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your activity?

yesno	6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?

yesno	7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can:

Start a graduated exercise program

Take part in a fitness appraisal

If you answered YES to one or more PAR-Q questions, you should consult with your physician if you have not done so recently before starting an exercise program and/or having a fitness appraisal.

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