Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

The Par-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is required to be completed by each participant before taking part in any Hype Fitness classes.

The Par-Q is designed to help you help yourself. Many health benefits are associated with regular exercise.

For most people, physical activity should not pose any problems or hazards. PAR-Q has been designed to indentify 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 in the next section. Please read them carefully and check YES or NO. If YES, please explain. If you answer yes to any of the questions in the PAR-Q, you are advised to seek medical advise/approval before taking part in any fitness classes. If your health changes, such that you answer yes to any of the questions, please refrain from exercising until you have spoken with your doctor or health professional.

It is important that you listen to your own body, take the classes at your own pace and chose the lower impact moves if you find the high impact moves too challenging. It is vital that you stay hydrated and take rest whenever you need it. You must make the instructor aware of any medical conditions or injuries. If at anytime you have a question, feel unsafe or unwell you must inform the instructor immediately and discontinue further participation in the class.

Name *
Date of birth *
Email address *
Contact telephone *

If you’re aged 15-69, the PAR-Q will tell you if you should check with your doctor before significantly changing your physical activity patterns. If you’re over 69 years and aren’t used to being very active, check with your doctor. Please read each question carefully and answer honestly by ticking YES/NO.

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

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

In the past month have you had a chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Do you lose balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Is your doctor currently prescribing medication for your blood pressure or heart condition? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Do you know of any other reason why you should not take part in physical activity? *

You should consult with your doctor to clarify that it’s safe for you to become physically active at the current time before attending a class.

Disclaimer *

If you’re aged 15-69, the PAR-Q will tell you if you should check with your doctor before significantly changing your physical activity patterns. If you’re over 69 years and aren’t used to being very active, check with your doctor. Please read each question carefully and answer honestly by ticking YES/NO.