Monday, 21 September 2009

Health Screeing

There are many reasons for health Screeing for you and your trainer theses are the following :
Finding out any Health problems that exist
Keeping your self covered for liebility insurance
Can help the trainer make the right dicsion.


Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Many health benefits are associated with regular exercise, and the completion of the PAR-Q is a sensible first step to take if you are planning to increase the amount of physical exercise in your life.
For most people, physical activity should not pose any problem or hazard. The PAR-Q is designed to identify the small number of adults for whom physical activity might be inappropriate or those who should seek medical advice concerning the type of activity most suitable for them.
1. Do you have a bone or joint problem such as arthritis, which has been aggravated by exercise or might be made worse with exercise?
YES
NO
2. To your knowledge, do you have high blood pressure?
YES
NO
3. To your knowledge, do you have low blood pressure?
YES
NO
4 Do you have Diabetes mellitus or any other metabolic disorder?
YES
NO
5. Has your doctor ever said that you have raised cholesterol (serum level above 6.2mmol/L)?
YES
NO
6. Do you have or ever suffered a heart condition?
YES
NO
7 Have you ever felt pain in your chest when you do physical exercise?
YES
NO
8. Is your doctor currently prescribing you drugs or medication?
YES
NO
9. Have you ever suffered from shortness of breath at rest or with mild exercise?
YES
NO
10. Is there any history of Coronary Heart Disease within your family?
YES
NO
11. Do you ever feel feint, have spells of dizziness or have ever lost conciousness?
YES
NO
12. Do you currently drink more than the average amount of alcohol per week (21units for men and 14 units for women (1 unit = ½ pint of beer/cider/larger or 1small glass of wine))
YES
NO
13. Do you currently smoke?
YES
NO
14. Do you NOT currently exercise regularly (at least 3 times per week) and/or work in a job that is physically demanding.
YES
NO
15. Are you, or is there any possibility that you might be pregnant?
YES
NO
16. Do you know of any other reason why you should not participate in a programme of physical activity?
YES
NO

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