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PAR-Q+ & ePARmed-X+ pre-participation screening
Use the official tools to help determine readiness for increased physical activity. Start with PAR-Q+ (PDF). If follow-up is required, complete Pages 2–3 and, if indicated, continue to ePARmed-X+ and/or consult a Qualified Exercise Professional.
Official updates are published on this website. Verify the current official forms.
Download PAR-Q+ (PDF — Individuals)
Fillable PDF (recommended). Download, complete, and print.
Start PAR-Q+ (Exercise Professionals / Clinics)
Implementation checklist, templates, and training resources
Start ePARmed-X+ (Follow-up if indicated)
Condition-specific follow-up questions and recommendations
Prefer online? Use the PAR-Q+ online version.
Completing the PAR-Q+ is as easy as 1, 2, 3
Follow the official PAR-Q+ pathway below.
1
All clients complete Page 1
Client completes the seven (7) evidence-based questions: General Health Questions (Page 1).
If NO to all: cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation. Sign the Participation Declaration on Page 1. No need to go to Pages 2–4.
If NO to all: cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation. Sign the Participation Declaration on Page 1. No need to go to Pages 2–4.
2
If YES to one or more on Page 1 → follow-up (Pages 2–3)
Follow-up questions relate to living with a chronic medical condition.
If NO to all follow-up questions: cleared for physical activity participation with minimal supervision (Low Risk). Sign the Participation Declaration on Page 4.
If YES to one or more follow-up questions: complete ePARmed-X+ and/or visit a Qualified Exercise Professional.
If NO to all follow-up questions: cleared for physical activity participation with minimal supervision (Low Risk). Sign the Participation Declaration on Page 4.
If YES to one or more follow-up questions: complete ePARmed-X+ and/or visit a Qualified Exercise Professional.
3
ePARmed-X+ → condition-specific recommendation
The ePARmed-X+ consists of medical condition–specific questions. A client may receive one of three recommendations:
• Low risk: cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation.
• Intermediate risk: cleared for low-to-moderate intensity exercise under consultation and/or supervision of a Qualified Exercise Professional and/or allied healthcare professional.
• High risk: low-intensity physical activity until meeting with a Qualified Exercise Professional or other healthcare professional (e.g., physiotherapist, nurse, physician). Depending on the condition(s), healthcare clearance may be required for someone identified as higher risk.
• Low risk: cleared for unrestricted physical activity participation.
• Intermediate risk: cleared for low-to-moderate intensity exercise under consultation and/or supervision of a Qualified Exercise Professional and/or allied healthcare professional.
• High risk: low-intensity physical activity until meeting with a Qualified Exercise Professional or other healthcare professional (e.g., physiotherapist, nurse, physician). Depending on the condition(s), healthcare clearance may be required for someone identified as higher risk.
Need physician clearance follow-up? Access the official follow-up form.
Video overview
Watch a short overview of the official PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+ pathway.
Tip: Avoid outdated or modified copies. Always use the official versions published on eparmedx.com.
Questions about using the official PAR-Q+ / ePARmed-X+ resources? Please contact us here.
This tool is invaluable to help us understand if we are ready to be phuysically active; it will also advise us to seek medical help if indicated! All about our safety
Dear Cecile, we are so glad to hear that you have found our resources to be of use. Sincerely, PAR-Q+ Collaboration
Congratulations on the website, and thank you very much for this resource. I use a lot this resource with my sport science students.