BioPsychoSocial Assessment Tools for the Elderly - Assessment Summary Sheet Test: Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) Year: 1988 Domain: Biological Assessment Tool Category: Physical Functioning/ADLs Variations/Translations: PAR-Q (revised 1992), PAR-Q (revised 2002); translations in Arabic, Finnish, Spanish Setting: Nursing home, long-term care, physical activity assessment Method of Delivery: Self administration Description: The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is a screening tool and consists of 7 closed-ended questions that assess an individual’s level of physical fitness and ability to engage in physical activity.The PAR-Q is designed to determine physical activity is appropriate for adults who are between the ages of 15-69 and for whom physical activity may cause harm. The PAR-Q advices the adult who is over than the age of 69, and for whom physical activity is not apart of his or her normal routine to contact his or her fitness or health professional regarding beginning engaging in physical activity regardless of his or her score on the PAR-Q. Scoring/Interpretation: If the subject answers “YES” to any of the seven questions, it is recommended that the individual consult with their doctor prior to becoming physically active. If the subject answers “NO” to all seven questions then he/she may gradually begin to engage in a physical activity regimen. Time to Administer: Less than 10 minutes Availability: Available online (see below) Software: N/A Website: http://uwfitness.uwaterloo.ca/PDF/par-q.pdf Quantitative/Qualitative: Qualitative Validity (Quantitative): N/A Reliability (Quantitative): N/A References: Shephard, R. J. (1988). PAR-Q, Canadian home fitness test and exercise screening alternatives. Sports Medicine, 5(3), 185-195. Thomas, S., Reading, J., & Shephard, R. J. (1992). Revision of the Physical-Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences, 17, 338-345. Comments: N/A.