NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Fitness Center Member Application
Welcome to the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Fitness Center! Congratulations on making a regular exercise routine part of your life. As you have been told, no exercise program is risk-free. Exercise always carries some risk of cardiac and musculoskeletal injury. This risk will vary depending on your individual risk factors and the level and manner in which you exercise. However, medical authorities generally agree that regular exercise is an important contributor to good health for most people. To facilitate getting you started at the fitness center, we have provided the basic health screening questionnaire which includes:
A brief questionnaire.
Clears participants for only low-moderate levels of exercise; those who exercise beyond this level may be at increased risk of cardiac or musculoskeletal injury due to stress of exercise.
Assists in determining if medical clearance by your physician is required.
Upon payment and orientation, participant may begin exercise at low to moderate levels.
*Membership Options: (check one)
Fitness Center Membership Federal Employee:
Annual PIF: $200/year
Annual w/Mos. payments: $20/month
Monthly short term: $20/month
Shower & Locker room access only: $5/month
Weekly: $10/week (Temporary visiting employees)
Fitness Center Membership Contract Employee:
Annual PIF: $220/year
Annual w/ monthly payments: $22/month
Monthly short term: $22/month
Shower & Locker room access only: $5/month
Weekly: $10/week (Temporary visiting employees)
Refunds/ Membership Cancellation Policy:
Refunds for payments will be given only as a result of one of the following circumstances: (1) departure from GSFC employment; (2) Military Furlough (3) injury or extended illness (with a doctor’s statement of non-participation). NASA Goddard and Aquila will review resignations for extenuating circumstances other than the above on a case- by-case basis.
I have read, understand and agree to the terms of this Membership Agreement.
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2021 PAR-Q+
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone
The health benefits of regular physical activity are clear; more people should engage in physical activity every day of the week. Participating in physical activity is very safe for MOST people. This questionnaire will tell you whether it is necessary for you to seek further advice from your doctor OR a qualified exercise professional before becoming more physically active.
If you answered NO to all of the questions above, you are cleared for physical activity. Please sign the PARTICIPANT DECLARATION. You do not need to complete Pages 2 and 3.
Start becoming much more physically active – start slowly and build up gradually.
Follow Global Physical Activity Guidelines for your age (https:www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240015128).
You may take part in a health and fitness appraisal.
If you are over the age of 45 yr and NOT accustomed to regular vigorous to maximal effort exercise, consult a qualified exercise professional before engaging in this intensity of exercise.
If you have any further questions, contact a qualified exercise professional.
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION
If you are less than the legal age required for consent or require the assent of a care provider, your parent, guardian or care provider must also sign this form.
I, the undersigned, have read, understood to my full satisfaction and completed this questionnaire. I acknowledge that this physical activity clearance is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date it is completed and becomes invalid if my condition changes. I also acknowledge that the community/fitness centre may retain a copy of this form for its records. In these instances, it will maintain the confidentiality of the same, complying with applicable law.
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If you answered YES to one or more of the questions above, COMPLETE PAGES 2 AND 3.
Delay becoming more active if:
You have a temporary illness such as a cold or fever; it is best to wait until you feel better.
You are pregnant - talk to your health care practitioner, your physician, a qualified exercise professional, and/or complete the ePARmed-X+ at www.eparmedx.com before becoming more physically active.
Your health changes - answer the questions on Pages 2 and 3 of this document and/or talk to your doctor or a qualified exercise professional before continuing with any physical activity program.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION(S)
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1. Do you have Arthritis, Osteoporosis, or Back Problems?
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 1a-1c
If NO go to question 2
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1a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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1b. Do you have joint problems causing pain, a recent fracture or fracture caused by osteoporosis or cancer, displaced vertebra (e.g., spondylolisthesis), and/or spondylolysis/pars defect (a crack in the bony ring on the back of the spinal column)? |
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1.c Have you had steroid injections or taken steroid tablets regularly for more than 3 months? |
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2. Do you currently have Cancer of any kind?
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 2a-2b
If NO go to question 3
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2a. Does your cancer diagnosis include any of the following types: lung/bronchogenic, multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells), head, and/or neck? |
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2.b Are you currently receiving cancer therapy (such as chemotheraphy or radiotherapy)? |
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3. Do you have a Heart or Cardiovascular Condition? This includes Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Diagnosed Abnormality of Heart Rhythm
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 3a-3d
If NO go to question 4
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3a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician- prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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3b. Do you have an irregular heart beat that requires medical management? (e.g., atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contraction) |
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3c. Do you have chronic heart failure? |
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3d. Do you have diagnosed coronary artery (cardiovascular) disease and have not participated in regular physical activity in the last 2 months? |
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4. Do you have High Blood Pressure?
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 4a-4b
If NO go to question 5
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4a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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4b. Do you have a resting blood pressure equal to or greater than 160/90 mmHg with or without medication?
(Answer YES if you do not know your resting blood pressure)
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5. Do you have any Metabolic Conditions? This includes Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 5a-5e
If NO go to question 6
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5a. Do you often have difficulty controlling your blood sugar levels with foods, medications, or other physician-prescribed therapies? |
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5b. Do you often suffer from signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) following exercise and/or during activities of daily living? Signs of hypoglycemia may include shakiness, nervousness, unusual irritability, abnormal sweating, dizziness or light-headedness, mental confusion, difficulty speaking, weakness, or sleepiness. |
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5c. Do you have any signs or symptoms of diabetes complications such as heart or vascular disease and/or complications affecting your eyes, kidneys, OR the sensation in your toes and feet? |
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5d. Do you have other metabolic conditions (such as current pregnancy-related diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or liver problems)? |
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5e. Are you planning to engage in what for you is unusually high (or vigorous) intensity exercise in the near future? |
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6. Do you have any Mental Health Problems or Learning Difficulties? This includes Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Eating Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 6a-6b
If NO go to question 7
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6a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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6b. Do you have Down Syndrome AND back problems affecting nerves or muscles? |
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7. Do you have a Respiratory Disease? This includes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Pulmonary High Blood Pressure
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 7a-7d
If NO go to question 8
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7a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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7b. Has your doctor ever said your blood oxygen level is low at rest or during exercise and/or that you require supplemental oxygen therapy? |
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7c. If asthmatic, do you currently have symptoms of chest tightness, wheezing, laboured breathing, consistent cough (more than 2 days/week), or have you used your rescue medication more than twice in the last week? |
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7d. Has your doctor ever said you have high blood pressure in the blood vessels of your lungs? |
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8. Do you have a Spinal Cord Injury? This includes Tetraplegia and Paraplegia
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 8a-8c
If NO go to question 9
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8a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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8b. Do you commonly exhibit low resting blood pressure significant enough to cause dizziness , light-headedness, and/or fainting? |
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8c. Has your physician indicated that you exhibit sudden bouts of high blood pressure (known as Autonomic Dysreflexia)? |
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9. Have you had a Stroke? This includes Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Cerebrovascular Event
If the above condition(s) is/are present, answer questions 9a-9c
If NO go to question 10
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9a. Do you have difficulty controlling your condition with medications or other physician-prescribed therapies?
(Answer NO if you are not currently taking medications or other treatments)
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9b. Do you have any impairment in walking or mobility? |
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9c. Have you experienced a stroke or impairment in nerves or muscles in the past 6 months? |
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10. Do you have any other medical condition not listed above or do you have two or more medical conditions?
If you have other medical conditions, answer questions 10a-10c
If NO read the Page 4 recommendations
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10a. Have you experienced a blackout, fainted, or lost consciousness as a result of a head injury within the last 12 months OR have you had a diagnosed concussion within the last 12 months? |
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10b. Do you have a medical condition that is not listed (such as epilepsy, neurological conditions, kidney problems)? |
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10c. Do you currently live with two or more medical conditions? |
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PLEASE LIST YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION(S) AND ANY RELATED MEDICATIONS HERE:
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GO to Page 4 for recommendations about your current medical condition(s) and sign the PARTICIPANT DECLARATION.
If you answered NO to all of the FOLLOW-UP questions (pgs. 2-3) about your medical condition, you are ready to become more physically active - sign the PARTICIPANT DECLARATION below:
It is advised that you consult a qualified exercise professional to help you develop a safe and effective physical activity plan to meet your health needs.
You are encouraged to start slowly and build up gradually - 20 to 60 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercise, 3-5 days per week including aerobic and muscle strengthening exercises.
As you progress, you should aim to accumulate 150 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity per week.
If you are over the age of 45 yr and NOT accustomed to regular vigorous to maximal effort exercise, consult a qualified exercise professional before engaging in this intensity of exercise.
If you answered YES to one or more of the follow-up questions about your medical condition:
You should seek further information before becoming more physically active or engaging in a fitness appraisal. You should complete the specially designed online screening and exercise recommendations program - the ePARmed-X+ at www.eparmedx.com and/or visit a qualified exercise professional to work through the ePARmed-X+ and for further information.
Delay becoming more active if:
You have a temporary illness such as a cold or fever; it is best to wait until you feel better.
You are pregnant - talk to your health care practitioner, your physician, a qualified exercise professional, and/or complete the ePARmed-X+ at www.eparmedx.com before becoming more physically active.
Your health changes - talk to your doctor or qualified exercise professional before continuing with any physical activity program.
You are encouraged to photocopy the PAR-Q+. You must use the entire questionnaire and NO changes are permitted.
The authors, the PAR-Q+ Collaboration, partner organizations, and their agents assume no liability for persons who undertake physical activity and/or make use of the PAR-Q+ or ePARmed-X+. If in doubt after completing the questionnaire, consult your doctor prior to physical activity.
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION
All persons who have completed the PAR-Q+ please read and sign the declaration below.
If you are less than the legal age required for consent or require the assent of a care provider, your parent, guardian or care provider must also sign this form.
I, the undersigned, have read, understood to my full satisfaction and completed this questionnaire. I acknowledge that this physical activity clearance is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date it is completed and becomes invalid if my condition changes. I also acknowledge that the community/fitness center may retain a copy of this form for records. In these instances, it will maintain the confidentiality of the same, complying with applicable law.
NAME:
SIGNATURE / SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN/CARE PROVIDER:
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For more information, please contact:
www.eparmedx.com
Email: eparmedx@gmail.com
The PAR-Q+ was created using the evidence-based AGREE process (1) by the PAR-Q+ Collaboration chaired by Dr. Darren E. R. Warburton with Dr. Norman Gledhill, Dr. Veronica Jamnik, and Dr. Donald C. McKenzie (2). Production of this document has been made possible through financial contributions from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the BC Ministry of Health Services. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada or the BC Ministry of Health Services.
Citation for PAR-Q+
Warburton DER, Jamnik VK, Bredin SSD, and Gledhill N on behalf of the PAR-Q+ Collaboration.
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and Electronic Physical Activity
Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+). Health & Fitness Journal of Canada 4(2):3-23, 2011.
Key References
1. Jamnik VK, Warburton DER, Makarski J, McKenzie DC, Shephard RJ, Stone J, and Gledhill N. Enhancing the effectiveness of clearance for physical activity participation; background and overall process. APNM 36(S1):S3-S13, 2011.
2. Warburton DER, Gledhill N, Jamnik VK, Bredin SSD, McKenzie DC, Stone J, Charlesworth S, and Shephard RJ. Evidence-based risk assessment and recommendations for physical activity clearance; Consensus Document. APNM 36(S1):S266-s298, 2011.
3. Chisholm DM, Collis ML, Kulak LL, Davenport W, and Gruber N. Physical activity readiness. British Columbia Medical Journal. 1975;17:375-378.
4. Thomas S, Reading J, and Shephard RJ. Revision of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Canadian Journal of Sport Science 1992;17:4 338-345.
Copyright © 2021 PAR-Q+ Collaboration
01-11-2020
NASA Goddard Fitness Center
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Physical activity is good for the mind and the body. However, there is some risk involved in initiating a physical activity program. We at the GSFC Fitness Center want to assure your safety. Some brief medical screening can indicate whether it is safe for you to increase your physical activity level (such as by joining the NASA Goddard Fitness Center) or should see your doctor first.
High blood pressure (hypertension), is considered the most common disease of heart and blood vessels. If left unchecked, it can also damage other organs such as brain and kidneys.
Thus, for your safety, NASA policy requires initial and annual blood pressure screening for fitness center participants. Because your blood pressure varies naturally through the day, and can be affected by such things as being under stress or caffeine consumption, it is best if measured several times, and under average daily conditions. Blood pressure is measured both during the heart beat (pulse), which is the higher number, and between beats, the lower of the two numbers.
Hypertension is defined as pressure equal to or greater than 140/90 on at least two different measurements. Pre- hypertension is pressure that consistently exceeds 120 /80 in an adult. If your blood pressure is found to be in the hypertensive range, you will be asked to see a doctor and bring evidence that the doctor considers it safe for you to exercise before being allowed to join the GSFC Fitness Center.
The fitness center staff will maintain a record of your blood pressure on this form. You may take your blood pressure as often as you like, and if it is borderline or high, you should maintain your own records and share them with your doctor.
I have read and understand the above.
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GSFC Form 23-86 (November 2011) Previous editions are obsolete.
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I have completed this questionnaire to the best of my knowledge and understand that I assume all risks of injury from failure to disclose accurate and complete information. If any of the above conditions change, I will notify the Goddard Fitness Center staff immediately. I also understand that this provides clearance for my participation in exercise programs only at low to moderate levels and that I assume all risks of injury, including fainting, irregular heartbeats, heart attack or death for exercising above a heart rate greater than 75% of maximal predicted heart rate.
I also recognize that there are many other risks of injury, including serious disabling injuries that may arise from my participation in this activity and that it is not possible to specifically list every one. I have had an opportunity to ask questions, and they have been answered to my complete satisfaction. I understand and expressly assume all these risks as stated and voluntarily choose to participate in this activity.
I hereby release and hold harmless the Goddard Fitness Center and Aquila, it’s agents, employees, and independent contractors from any and all liability, damage, expense, causes of action, suits, claims or judgments, arising from injury, damage or loss, or claims of injury, damage or loss to me or my personal property which may arise out of my use of the Goddard Fitness Center facilities and/or their independent contractors. This release does not apply to acts of gross negligence performed by employees and/or contractors of the Aquila resulting in direct injury to me.
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Membership Agreement
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4. Your monthly payments will be due on the 1st of each month.
5. Unless paid in full, all memberships are month to month and can be cancelled with 30 days notice.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The Fitness Center and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) urges you and all members to obtain a physical examination from your doctor before using any exercise equipment or participating in any exercise class. All exercises, including the use of weights and use of any and all machinery, equipment, and apparatus designed for exercising shall be at the member's sole risk. Member understands that the agreement to use, or selection of exercise programs, methods and types of equipment shall be member's entire responsibility, and the Fitness Center or NASA GSFC, Contractor’s of NASA GSFC, or other employing entity, shall not be liable to member for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising due to injury to member's person or property arising out of or in connection with the use by member of the services, facilities, and premises of the Club. Member hereby holds the Fitness Center, NASA GSFC, its officers, owners, agents and employees, contractors of NASA GSFC, or other employing entity harmless from all claims which may be brought against them by member or on member's behalf for any such injuries or claims.
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CANCELLATION: If by reason of death or permanent disability, the buyer is unable to continue the membership, buyer or buyer's estate shall be relieved from the obligations of this contract, and if buyer has prepaid any sum, that amount shall be promptly refunded. Member agrees to follow club rules as promulgated from time to time. Violation of these rules may be the cause for suspension or cancellation of membership. Memberships that roll over to a month-to-month require a 30-day written notice to cancel.
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