Informed Consent Form

This form includes a Pre-Test Questionnaire and Questionnaire for Potential Participants in Projects Involving Blood Analysis.

Please complete all the details below.

This information is required entirely for laboratory records and must be made available prior to data collection commencing.

Informed Consent

Please read the following statements carefully. Please sign only when you have agreed with the statements and when you have had any relevant questions answered.

  • The full details of the tests have been explained to me*. I am clear about what will being involved and I am aware of the purpose of the tests and the potential benefits.

  • I am aware that there exists the possibility of certain changes occurring during exercise. They include abnormal blood pressure, fainting, irregular, fast or slow heart rhythm, and in rare instances, heart attack, stroke, or death. Every effort will be made to minimise these risks by evaluation of preliminary information relating to your health and fitness and by observations during testing.

  • I am responsible to provide information regarding my health status or previous experiences of unusual feelings with physical effort. I am responsible to report promptly any unusual feelings or discomfort during the exercise test.

  • I know that I am not obliged to complete the tests. However, I am obliged to stop the test at any point and for any reason.

  • The test results are confidential and will only be communicated to others such as my coach if agreed in advance.

  • I have no injury or illness that will affect my ability to successfully complete the tests.

    *A description of your test and information on blood analysis during exercise testing can be found here. Should you require further information, please contact healthandperformance@wlv.ac.uk.