Sports Physicals

The results of your child’s sports physical can show that they’re well-equipped for their favorite activities, both in school and elsewhere. At Primary Care Walk In Clinic in New Port Richey and Spring Hill, Florida, the medical team provides detailed sports physicals to active kids and teens. Schedule your child’s next sports physical online or over the phone today.

What is a sports physical?

A sports physical is a physical exam that checks whether your child or teen can participate safely in sports and other physical activities. During these exams at Primary Care Walk In Clinic, the team evaluates your child’s health and can address any issues that might prevent them from participating safely. 

Getting a sports physical can help lower your child’s risk of injuries like sprains and strains, which are common among teen athletes. These physicals can also help detect medical issues you may not have known about. 

What should I expect during a sports physical?

Each sports physical at Primary Care Walk In Clinic starts with a review of your child’s medical history. The team wants to know about your child’s habits and any past medical diagnoses, especially those that could impact their ability to engage in physical activity. 

The next phase of the sports physical is the physical exam itself. As with any other physical, the team looks at your child’s health from multiple angles and may recommend tests. They’ll check your child’s:

• Current fitness level
• Measurements (height and weight)
• Vision 
• Hearing
• Vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration)
• Abdominal organs

This phase also includes a baseline concussion test. The results of this test may become useful in the future if your child ever needs to be evaluated for a head injury. 

How should I prepare for a sports physical?

Taking a few steps ahead of your child’s sports physical can prepare you for a smooth appointment at Primary Care Walk In Clinic and can help you avoid delays in your child’s sports participation. 

Be sure to:

• Schedule the appointment at least six weeks ahead of the start of the sport or activity
• Bring your child’s medical records, including information about current medications
• Prepare a list of questions to ask the team 
• Bring any physical aids your child uses, like glasses or hearing aids

The results of your child’s sports physical stay valid for one year. If your child participates in multiple activities, you may need to bring them in for sports physicals more frequently than once a year. 

Schedule your child’s sports physical well in advance of their sports program by calling Primary Care Walk In Clinic or requesting an appointment online.