If you answered YES to one or more questions:

Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES.

• You may be able to do any activity you want — as long as you start slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to restrict your activities to those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.
• Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you.

If you answered NO to all questions:

If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can:

• Start becoming much more physically active – begin slowly and build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go.
• Take part in a fitness appraisal – this is an excellent way to determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way for you to live actively. It is also highly recommended that you have your blood pressure evaluated. If your reading is over 144/94, talk with your doctor before you start becoming much more physically active.

DELAY BECOMING MUCH MORE ACTIVE:

• If you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as
  a cold or a fever – wait until you feel better.
• If you are or may be pregnant – talk to your doctor before you
  start becoming more active.

PLEASE NOTE: If your health changes so that you then answer YES to any of the above questions, tell your fitness or health professional. Ask whether you should change your physical activity plan.

Informed Use of the PAR-Q: The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Health Canada, and their agents assume no liability for persons who undertake physical activity, and if in doubt after completing this questionnaire, consult your doctor prior to physical activity.

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I am aware that participating in running clinics is potentially hazardous.  I attest that I am physically capable of, and that I am medically able to participate in the clinic which I have selected.  I acknowledge that I, and I alone, am solely responsible for my personal health and safety, and the personal property I bring with me.  I am aware of and expressly assume all risks associated with my participation in the clinic, including, without limitation, falls, contact with other participants, staff and objects, the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the streets and route used by the clinic and I assert that my participation in this clinic is voluntary.  If I should suffer injury or illness, while participating in clinic activities, I authorize the clinic staff to use their discretion to administer first aid and/or have me transported to a medical facility, and I agree to take full responsibility for this action and to pay for the costs of any medical treatment.  

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*Parent/Guardian Signature if entrant under 18. Must be 16 years of age to participate.