The Par-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) View in Groovio allows you to select important health and safety questions to assess a student’s readiness for physical activity. This feature helps ensure that instructors are aware of any medical or physical conditions students may have that could impact their participation.
Enabling Par-Q Questions
To activate Par-Q questions:
Go to Groovio > Account > Studio Profile.
Scroll to the bottom of the page, and enable the Par-Q option.
If needed, select the Mandatory box to make answering the questions required for all students.
Accessing the Par-Q View
After enabling Par-Q, go to Groovio > Manage Studio > Par-Q. Here, you can select from a list of predefined questions to be presented to students.
Available Questions
You can choose any or all of the following questions:
Injuries or Physical Conditions: Questions on injuries, arthritis, and past surgeries.
“Are you affected by any injuries, broken bones, or torn ligaments?”
“Are you affected by arthritis?”
“Have you recently undergone surgery?”
Medical and Health History: Questions on family history and specific conditions like heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
“Do you or anyone in your family have a history of heart disease, stroke, raised cholesterol, or high blood pressure?”
“Are you affected by any medical condition (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.)?”
Exercise and Physical Readiness: Questions assessing general fitness, medication, and recent or potential pregnancies.
“Do you participate regularly in any activity or exercise? If yes, please give details.”
“Are you or could you be pregnant?”
Physical Spotting Preference: A question regarding students’ comfort with instructors providing physical support.
“Do you have any objections to spotting? Your instructor may use their hands to assist with moves as needed.”
Specific Conditions: Questions on conditions that could impact physical activity, including dizziness, blood pressure issues, and headaches.
“Are you affected by low blood pressure or severe headaches, dizzy spells, or loss of consciousness?”
Specialized Class Requirements: A question specific to bungee classes.
“Will you be taking a bungee class? If yes, please enter your approximate weight.”
Customizing Par-Q Questions
Select only the questions relevant to your studio’s needs. Any questions you do not select will not be displayed to students.
The Par-Q View in Groovio provides an easy and efficient way to prioritize student safety by gathering essential health information before participation in classes.