Describe the differences between a PAR-Q, medical screening, medical evaluation, and exercise stress test.

Answer:

These tests are listed in order of increasing rigor. The PAR-Q is a written assessment that predicts one's readiness for exercise. The other three require the help of a health professional to complete. Medical screenings and medical evaluations are both performed by a doctor, but the medical evaluation is more in-depth. Finally, the exercise stress test is designed to test the response of the body while exercising vigorously. This test is usually only used when a problem is suspected that could endanger the participant's life.