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LAB 2.1: Safety of Exercise Participation

Part I PAR-Q   Complete the PAR-Q questionnaire on page 47 in your text, or download the PAR-Q form from the Web site for the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Answer all the questions carefully and honestly. Report your results.

Did you answer "yes" to any of the seven basic questions? If so, describe the health considerations for exercise that you've identified.

If you answered "no" to all of the seven basic questions, is there any other reason (e.g., temporary illness, possible pregnancy) that you should delay beginning an exercise program or seek medical advice? Describe.

Follow the advice in the form about when to seek medical advice prior to exercise.

 

Part II General Health Profile

To help further assess the safety of exercise for you, complete as much of this health profile as possible.

General Information

Age: Total cholesterol: Blood pressure: /
Height: HDL: Triglycerides:
Weight: LDL: Blood glucose level:
Are you currently trying to gain or lose weight? (check one if appropriate)

Medical Conditions/ Treatments

Check any of the following that apply to you and add any other conditions that might affect your ability to exercise safely.
heart disease depression, anxiety, or another psychological disorder other:
lung disease eating disorder other:
diabetes back pain other:
allergies arthritis other:
other injury or joint problem: other:
asthma substance abuse problem other:
Do you have a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (a parent, sibling, or child who had a heart attack or stroke before age 55 for men or 65 for women)?
List any medications or supplements you are taking or any medical treatments you are undergoing. Include the name of the substance or treatment and its purpose. Include both prescription and over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
#1 Name Substance Purpose
#2 Name Substance Purpose
#3 Name Substance Purpose
#4 Name Substance Purpose
#5 Name Substance Purpose
More? List them here:

Lifestyle Information

Check any of the following that is true for you, and fill in the requested information.
I usually eat high-fat foods (fatty meats, cheese, fried foods, butter, full-fat dairy products) every day.
I consume fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables on most days.
I smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products.
If checked, describe your use of tobacco (type and frequency):
I regularly drink alcohol.
If checked, describe your typical weekly consumption pattern:
I often feel as if I need more sleep. (I need about hours per day; I get about hours per day.)
I feel as though stress has adversely affected my level of wellness during the past year.
Describe your current activity pattern. What types of moderate physical activity do you engage in on a daily basis? Are you involved in a formal exercise program or do you regularly participate in sports or recreational activities?

Using Your Results

How did you score? Did the PAR-Q indicate that exercise is likely to be safe for you? Is there anything in your Health Profile that you think may affect your ability to exercise safely? Have you had any problems with exercise in the past?

What should you do next? If the assessments in this lab indicate that you should see your physician before beginning an exer-cise program, or if you have any questions about the safety of exercise for you, make an appointment to talk with your health care provider to address your concerns.