The PAR-Q+ Collaboration was a proud supporter of the ISPAH Virtual Congress (October 2020). We look forward to the 8th ISPAH Congress in Vancouver (October 12-14, 2021).
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ISPAH 2021
We are excited to announce that the PAR-Q+ Collaboration will play a key role in the organization of the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) Congress, Vancouver, BC Canada (October 12 to 14, 2021).
We look forward to welcoming delegates and leading presenters from around the world for innovative and exciting discussion related to physical activity, health, and wellness.
For further information please visit: https://ispah2020.com
Congratulations to Sports Cardiology BC
A sincere congratulations to Dr. Saul Isserow and his team from Sports Cardiology BC on their $1 million fund raising milestone. We are proud to be part of this initiative and to have so many of our trainees assisting with this innovative program. Please click this link to see photos from the evening’s reception.
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Perrotta
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Perrotta has successfully defended his PhD in the Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Dr. Perrotta has played a key role in the ongoing evaluation and revision the PAR-Q+ and related knowledge translation initiatives. Congratulations Dr. Perrotta.
Canadian Family Physician Highlights PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+
We are honoured to announce that the Canadian Family Physician has recently published an article highlighting the new PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+. This article summarizes how our new risk stratification and physical activity clearance strategy can be used by physicians and patients alike. The reference for this article is as follows:
Bredin SS, Gledhill N, Jamnik VK, Warburton DE. PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+: New risk stratification and physical activity clearance strategy for physicians and patients alike.
Canadian Family Physician. 2013 Mar;59(3):273-7. PMID: 23486800
The full online pdf version of this article is freely available by clicking the following link:
http://www.cfp.ca/content/59/3/273.full.pdf+html
Health Benefits of Exercise
THE BENEFITS OF ENGAGING IN REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/EXERCISE FAR OUTWEIGH THE RISKS!
Active individuals are at a reduced risk for at least 25 chronic medical conditions.
Welcome to the new PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+
We are pleased to welcome you to our website dedicated to the new Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+). This is the OFFICIAL AND CONSENSUS-PANEL APPROVED website for the PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+.
CLICK THE LINKS IN THIS POST TO ACCESS THE ONLINE PAR-Q+ and ePARmed-X+ PROGRAMS.
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.