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The Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire (PARQ)
One tool that can be used for you to assess if
you fall under the HIGH RISK Category is the
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or
PARQ. There are different versions of this
questionnaire that composed of seven (7)
questions answerable by Yes or No. It is a self-
facilitated questionnaire that assesses the
presence of major signs of cardiovascular,
respiratory and musculoskeletal problems.
In this self-assessment, a Yes answers in any
statement entails you to fall under the HIGH
RISK Category, and should need medical
clearance from a physician before
participating in an exercise program.
Exercise 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE
Please read the questions carefully and
answer each one honestly.
YES NO