ANNEX B: PAR-Q & YOU The Par-Q is a self-assessment guide to help an individual find out more about whether he / she is fit for the activity at that particular moment. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly, as it concerns your safety. Note: The Par-Q is designed for and more applicable for users aged 15 to 69 years old. Should you fall below 15 years old, your caregiver should provide the appropriate advice. If you are above 69 years old, you should seek clearance with your doctor before participation. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you Q1 Yes No should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? Q2 Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? Yes No In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing Q3 Yes No physical activity? Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose Q4 Yes No consciousness? Do you have a bone or joint problem (e.g. back, knee or hip) that could Q5 Yes No be made worse by a change in your physical activity? Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (e.g. water pills) for your blood Q6 Yes No pressure or heart condition? Do you know of any other reason why you should not be doing physical Q7 Yes No activity? If you answer ‘Yes’ to any question, please obtain medical clearance from a doctor before your registration.
ANNEX B: PAR-Q & YOU The Par-Q is a self-assessment guide to help an individual find out more about whether he / she is fit for the activity at that particular moment. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly, as it concerns your safety. Note: The Par-Q is designed for and more applicable for users aged 15 to 69 years old. Should you fall below 15 years old, your caregiver should provide the appropriate advice. If you are above 69 years old, you should seek clearance with your doctor before participation. Q1 Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? Yes No Q2 Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? Yes No Q3 In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? Yes No Q4 Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? Yes No Q5 Do you have a bone or joint problem (e.g. back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? Yes No Q6 Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (e.g. water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition? Yes No Q7 Do you know of any other reason why you should not be doing physical activity? Yes No If you answer ‘Yes’ to any question, please obtain medical clearance from a doctor before your registration.