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Activity tool 3. PAR-Q

The PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is an important part of a registration procedure. It can help your members find out if they can start being active. If they answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions, they should see their health care provider before they start any physical activity program. It is recommended that members complete, sign and return the PAR-Q form to the activity organizer before joining any exercise session. Leaders should read the completed PAR-Q forms, highlight any pertinent information, and keep them for the duration of the program.

The PAR-Q form

The PAR-Q form is available as a 511 kb PDF file.

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Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004.

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