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San Diego State University PAR Q and Flowchart Outcome Activity Discussion

 

I’m studying for my Fitness class and need an explanation.

Complete the PAR-Q+ (click on the “Take the PAR-Q+ Survey Now” button at http://eparmedx.com (Links to an external site.)) and review the Preparticipation Screening Flowchart (figure 2.2, pg 25).  Is medical clearance recommended for you to begin participating in an exercise/physical activity program??

Please click this link — [https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/10-best-fitness-trackers-1277905 (Links to an external site.)

  1. Review the different activity tracking tools that are available

Click this link to explore the current Physical Activity Guidelines for All Americans [https://health.gov/our-work/physical-activity/current-guidelines (Links to an external site.)] and this link to identify the top 10 “things to know”  [https://health.gov/our-work/physical-activity/current-guidelines/top-10-things-know (Links to an external site.)] for a brief summary of ‘why adults should be physically active’ or this click on the Executive Summary in the “health.gov’ website to learn more about this new document.

This link [https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/be-active/ways-to-be-active/index.html (Links to an external site.)] can be helpful for those who are less active than desired and those that would like to become more active.  

  1. Last … these links provide some helpful tips on staying motivated about your physical activity

[https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/fitness/art-20047624 (Links to an external site.)]

[https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/keep-going-stay-motivated-to-be-active/ (Links to an external site.)]

[https://afmc.org/afmc-healthspot/22-ways-to-stay-motivated/ (Links to an external site.)]

  • After completing the PAR-Q and reviewing these various links for becoming more Physically Active, please write + submit the requested information identified in this section below:
  • In a Word document, address the following related to #1 and #2 identified above:

Write a brief statement about your current health status based upon completion of the PAR-Q and review of the Flowchart (pg. 25; Fig. 2.2).   Is medical clearance recommended for you to begin participating in an exercise/physical activity program??  Why or Why not???   

AND 

Based upon your review of the various documents/links above, please submit your response that “ identifies some strategies that will assist you in achieving increased physical activity participation over this semester. What are your strengths and challenges to achieve increased physical activity?”