Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

          Completion of this questionnaire is an important first step in planning a safe and appropriate strength and conditioning program. If you answer YES to any of the following questions you should consult with a physician before starting any exercise regimen.

          Circle either Yes or No:

 Yes     No       1)  Has a physician ever told you that you have a heart condition and you should only perform physical activities recommended
                              by a physician?

Yes     No       2)  Have you ever experienced a Heart Attack or Stroke, or do you have any other symptoms of cardiovascular disease such as
                             chest pains or shortness of breath?

 Yes     No       3)  Do you have asthma?

 Yes     No       4)  When you are not doing  physical activity, do you feel pain in your chest?

 Yes     No       5)  Do you ever lose consciousness or do you lose your balance because of dizziness?

 Yes     No       6)  Do you have limited or impaired range of motion in any of your joints?

 Yes     No       7)  Do you have abnormal muscular weakness, or are you being treated for muscular disease?

 Yes     No       8)  Are you obese?

 Yes     No       9)  Are you currently under medical care for any reason?

 Yes     No       10)  Are you taking any prescription drugs?

 Yes     No       11)  Are you pregnant?

 Yes     No       12)  Do you have insulin dependent diabetes?

 Yes     No       13)  Do you have a history of spinal pain, including chronic aches in your neck or lower back?

 Yes     No       14) Do you know of any other reason you should not exercise or increase your physical activity?

Performing the activities contained in the Baseball Fit Strength & Conditioning Assessment implies that the participant has read the above precautions and is sufficiently healthy to take part in them.

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