About this template
A Personal Training Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is an essential evaluation tool used by fitness professionals, gym owners, and personal trainers to check a new client's health status and physical readiness before beginning any exercise regimen. This form acts as a vital precautionary measure, helping trainers identify underlying medical conditions, previous injuries, or potential health risks that require modified training approaches or medical clearance.
By gathering crucial details on health history, current physical condition, emergency contacts, and fitness goals, trainers can design safe, personalized workout programs tailored specifically to the individual. Doc2Form makes generating and sharing this onboarding document effortless, allowing fitness professionals to collect critical medical disclosures and liability acknowledgments securely in one centralized Google Sheet. Streamline your client onboarding process, protect your business with built-in liability waivers, and ensure every client is cleared for peak performance safely.
Key features
- Assess physical readiness and medical history before training
- Collect emergency contact details for client safety
- Include liability waiver and PAR-Q acknowledgments
- Mobile-friendly format for clients to complete on any device
- Instantly save responses to Google Sheets for easy tracking
Use cases
- Onboarding new personal training clients at a gym or studio
- Collecting medical clearances and liability waivers for bootcamps
- Assessing health risks prior to starting online coaching programs
- Screening athletes before group fitness classes
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Birth Date (Date)Please enter your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
- Email Address (Short answer)Where can we reach you with schedule updates and program notes?
- Phone Number (Short answer)Enter your primary mobile number.
- Emergency Contact Name (Short answer)Name of a family member or friend we can contact in case of an emergency.
- Emergency Contact Phone Number (Short answer)Phone number for your emergency contact.
- Has your doctor ever diagnosed you with a heart condition and indicated that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you have been advised to restrict your physical activity.
- Do you feel pain in your chest when you perform physical activity? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you experience chest discomfort during exertion.
- In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you experience resting chest pain.
- Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you experience frequent dizziness or fainting spells.
- Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee, or hip) that could be made worse by a change in physical activity? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you have chronic joint or skeletal concerns.
- Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition? (Multiple choice)Select yes if you take prescription medications for cardiovascular health.
- Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? (Paragraph)Describe any other health conditions, recent surgeries, or limitations not covered above.
- PAR-Q Acknowledgement & Electronic Signature (Short answer)By typing your full name below, you confirm that the information provided above is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge.
- Liability Waiver Acceptance (Short answer)Type your full legal name to acknowledge acceptance of our standard liability waiver and assumption of risk agreement.
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of a PAR-Q form?
A PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) helps personal trainers identify any underlying health conditions or physical risks before a client begins an exercise program, ensuring safe and effective training.
Can I customize the questions in this Google Form template?
Yes! Once the template is generated in your Google Drive, you have full control to add, edit, or remove any questions to fit your specific training methodology or studio policies.
How do clients sign the liability waiver portion?
Clients can type their full legal name and acknowledge the terms using checkboxes or short-answer text fields within the Google Form as an electronic agreement.
Where are the submitted client responses stored?
All submissions are automatically organized in a connected Google Sheet linked to your Google Form, allowing you to review health history and emergency contacts instantly.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.