Date: February 15th, 2018



Researchers: Andriyha Soans; soansa@my.yorku.ca



Purpose of the Research: To collect information on physical activity levels and certain personality traits.



What You Will Be Asked to Do in the Research: Please complete the following questionnaire, approx. 10 minutes long.



Risks and Discomforts: We do not foresee any risks or discomfort from your participation in the research.



Benefits of the Research and Benefits to You:

Participation in this study may lead you to gain a better understanding of yourself, in terms of your level of fitness and your personality.



Voluntary Participation: Your participation in the study is completely voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any time. Your decision not to volunteer will not influence the nature of your relationship with York University either now, or in the future.



Withdrawal from the Study: You can stop participating in the study at any time, for any reason, if you so decide. If you decide to stop participating, you will still be eligible to receive the promised remuneration, if any, for agreeing to be in the

project. Your decision to stop participating, or to refuse to answer particular questions, will not affect your relationship with

the researchers, York University, or any other group associated with this project. In the event you withdraw from the study, all associated data collected will be immediately destroyed wherever possible.



Confidentiality: All information you supply during the research will be held in confidence and your name will not appear in any report or publication of the research. Your data will be safely stored on the

investigator’s computer in a password protected file and only research staff will have access to this information.The data will be stored for 6 months from the date of collection and will be deleted/archived as per York University’s Department of Psychology regulations. Confidentiality will be provided to the fullest extent possible by law.



Questions About the Research? If you have questions about the research in general or about your role in the study, please feel free to contact Dr. Ed Haltrecht either by telephone at (416) 736-2100, extension 66178 or by e-mail (haltrech@yorku.ca) This research has been reviewed and approved by the Human Participants Review Sub-Committee, York University’s Ethics Review Board and conforms to the standards of the Canadian Tri-Council Research Ethics guidelines. If you have any questions about this process, or about your rights as a participant in the study, please contact the Sr. Manager & Policy Advisor for the Office of Research Ethics, 5th Floor, York Research Tower, York University (telephone 416-736-5914 or e-mail ore@yorku.ca).

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