Welcome to the current Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+), the international standard for pre-participation screening.

On behalf of the PAR-Q+ Collaboration we look forward to providing unparalleled access to leading international organizations and related resources for reducing the barriers to physical activity/exercise participation, and promoting the health benefits of physical activity/exercise.

Please feel free to use the following links to access directly the online PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+ programs. The paper version of the English North American PAR-Q+ can also be found in our documents section.

Pre-Participation Screening

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) is considered the international standard for pre-participation screening and risk stratification. It is used by millions worldwide. For more information on the history of the PAR-Q and PAR-Q+ please visit: HISTORY OF PAR-Q AND PAR-Q+. 

The PAR-Q+ is a comprehensive self screening tool designed to assess an individual’s readiness for engaging in more physical activity or completing a fitness appraisal. It encompasses a series of questions about personal health and medical history to identify potential risks or limitations that might affect the safety of participating in physical activity and/or exercise.

The PAR-Q+ is an extremely versatile tool suitable for people of all fitness levels and health conditions, aiding both individuals and healthcare and qualified exercise professionals in making informed pre-participation screening decisions about the appropriateness of specific physical activities for each participant. Its goal is to ensure safe and effective engagement in physical activity while considering individual health circumstances.

Completing the PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+ ensures that individuals receive personalized recommendations for safe and effective physical activity and/or exercise based on their health status and medical history. It promotes a self-directed, proactive, and health-conscious approach to pre-participation screening and exercise participation.

Completing the PAR-Q+ is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. ALL CLIENTS COMPLETE PAGE 1

1. Client completes the seven (7) evidence-based questions: GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONS on Page 1.

• Client that answers NO to all of these questions is quickly cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation. 
• Sign PARTICIPATION DECLARATION ON PAGE 1. No need to go to Pages 2-4. CLEARED FOR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION!

2. CLIENT THAT ANSWERS FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS

2. Client who answers YES to one or more questions on Page 1, is directed to answer FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS on Pages 2 and 3. 

• The FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS are related to living with a chronic medical condition. 
• Client that answers NO to all of the FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS is cleared for physical activity participation with minimal supervision.
  • Cleared as Low Risk. Unrestricted, Minimal Supervision
  • Sign PARTICIPATION DECLARATION ON PAGE 4.
• Clients that answers YES to one or more of the FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS is asked to complete the electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Evaluation (ePARmed-X+) and/or a visit a Qualified Exercise Professional. 

3. CLIENT THAT ANSWERS YES TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

3. The ePARmed-X+ consists of a series of medical condition specific questions.

• Client that answers YES to ONE OR MORE of the FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS is asked to complete the ePARmed-X+ or meet with a qualified exercise professional.

• A client may receive one of three recommendations after completing the ePARmed-X+. 

• Low risk = cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation.
• Intermediate risk = cleared for low to moderate intensity exercise under consultation/supervision of qualified exercise professional. 
• High risk = low-intensity physical activity until the client has received clearance from a physician or other healthcare professional. Recommendation to exercise under the direct supervision of a qualified exercise professional.