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for persons with physical limitations
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Lucia Bresolin <[log in to unmask]>
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Health Promotion on the Internet <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 2 Jan 2003 12:03:12 -0500
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Got this over a Listserv---thought it might be useful:
Happy Holidays-------------Lucia

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) consists of 7 yes/no questions. Basically, it is a screening tool to determine if an individual
needs to have medical clearance to engage in physical activity (e.g.,
because of cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions/symptoms). If a
person answers "yes" to one or more questions, they are supposed to see
their doctor before increasing their level of physically activity or having
fitness testing done.

The PAR-Q is described in a number of textbooks on physical activity
programs. For example, 'Advanced Fitness Assessnment and Exercise
Prescription' (2002), by Vivian H. Heyward has the form.

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