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Gym Waiver & PAR-Q

The standard 7-question physical activity readiness questionnaire plus a liability declaration — the one-pager every new member should sign before their first session.

What's inside

  • ✓Participant and emergency-contact details
  • ✓The 7 PAR-Q screening questions with yes/no checkboxes
  • ✓See-your-doctor guidance for any yes answers
  • ✓Liability declaration and rules acknowledgement
  • ✓Participant and parent/guardian signature lines

How to use it

  1. Every new member or casual visitor signs one before their first session.
  2. Any yes answer means a doctor's clearance before intense programming.
  3. Under-18s need the guardian signature line completed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a PAR-Q?

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire — a standard 7-question screen that flags whether someone should check with a doctor before becoming more physically active.

Does a waiver actually protect my gym?

A signed waiver documents informed acceptance of risk and is a meaningful layer of protection, but enforceability varies by jurisdiction — have your own legal adviser confirm the wording for your location.

Can members sign this digitally at sign-up?

Yes — in Wemu the waiver is part of digital sign-up: members complete and sign it from a link, and it's stored against their membership automatically.