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With school sports’ season rapidly approaching, it is time to start turning in sports physical forms. All schools require that your child has a sports physical performed before they can participate in school sports. If this is your child’s first time getting a sports physical, you may wonder what happens during the process.  What Is a Sports Physical  A sports physical exam is often referred to as a Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE). This exam will help decide whether or not your child is healthy and safe enough to take part in a particular sport. A sports physical is very important because it will help detect any health problems that could disrupt your child’s participation in a sport. If your child has a condition and wants to play football, the doctor may prescribe a different medication or give suggestions that can help them have an easier time participating.  Medical History Check Your sports physical form will ask a variety of questions for you ...

If your child plays sports, you’ve likely heard of the sports physical. This appointment is an important opportunity to check whether your child has any health risks or conditions that make it unsafe to play sports. UrgentWay Walk-in Center offers sports physicals at multiple convenient locations. We offer skilled, compassionate care to help your whole family stay in their best health. What’s a sports physical? A sports physical is a medical appointment where your child’s provider checks that it’s safe for them to participate in sports. Some people call it a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE). Most states, including Illinois, require that your child have a sports physical on file before they’re permitted to play school sports. What’s the difference between a physical exam and a sports physical? A sports physical focuses on reviewing your child’s physical health to ensure it’s safe for them to play sports. During a  physical exam , your child’s provider reviews ...

You already know that playing sports helps keep you fit. But you might not know why it's so important to get a sports physical at the beginning of your sports season. What Is a Sports Physical? The sports physical exam is also known as a  pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) . The sports history and exam help to tell if it's safe for you to participate in your sport. Most states require students have a sports physical before they can play school sports. But even if a sports physical isn't required, doctors still recommend getting one if you are active in any sports. The two main parts to a sports physical are the medical history and the physical exam. Medical History The medical history questions are usually on a form that you can bring home, so ask your parents to help you fill in the answers. If possible, ask both parents about family medical history. The medical history form includes questions about: medical problems that run in the family ...