At Kinetic Energy we are all about health and well-being and so use a questionnaire to ensure that you are of good physical health to start a program of exercise. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is a common method of uncovering health and lifestyle issues prior to an exercise program being started. The questionnaire is short and easy and reveals any family history of illness.
If the PAR-Q reveals an issue it is advisable for the participant to seek a doctor’s advice through a process called the GP referral
Please answer the question within the form as we also highlight levels of fitness.
Beginner – New to physical exercise or with less than 6 months experience. As a beginner
your fitness sessions should last no more than 30 minutes as you work on building
physical strength as well as cardiovascular health for your heart and lungs.
Intermediate – Having between 6 months to 2 years’ experience of physical exercise and
having some base level of strength and endurance. You are active on a daily basis and can
maintain a brisk walking pace for a few hours. This is where the majority of people sit with
their levels of fitness. This is a medium level of fitness.
Advanced – 2 years plus training with the use of advance training techniques as well as
having higher levels of endurance, strength and flexibility. This is a higher level of physical
fitness.
Remember to always work within your own capabilities and fitness levels, for sure the activities are meant to challenge and test you but all within the realms of your own abilities.
Download the PARQ (Preparation Activity Readiness Questionnaire) form below to remind yourself and to ensure you have completed the form prior to any physical exercise.