Informed Consent & PAR-Q

Question 1

What is informed consent?

Answer 1

Test Administrator providing information about test to participant so they can make an informed decision wether they wish to proceed.

Question 2

What is the purpose of conducting Informed consent?

Answer 2

Helps minimise the risk to both athlete and the person who administers a fitness test.

Question 3

What are the 5 things an administrator should discuss in regards to informed consent?

Answer 3

1. The purpose of test
2. The risks assosciated
3. The procedure of doing the test
4. The confidentiality of the test
5. Participants should be given chance to ask questions

Question 4

Which people can give informed consent?

Answer 4

People over age of 18. Underaged individuals require parent/guardian to give consent

Question 5

What is PAR-Q

Answer 5

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Question 6

What are the purposes of PAR-Q?

Answer 6

• Important for assessing person’s suitability for completing certain fitness tests
• Help reduce risk of injury or illness to person completing test

Question 7

What is done in a PAR-Q?

Answer 7

Individual will fill out form and check for issues and then be checked by a doctor

Question 8

Which groups of people are PAR-Q particularly vital for?

Answer 8

• Older people
• People with known health issues
• People with history of injury