Safe Participation in Sports

Many schools and organizations require a physical for kids to participate in sports. Getting a physical is an effective way to ensure your child is healthy enough to safely compete. A sports or school physical also provides an opportunity for the doctor to share recommendations for avoiding injuries. In Palm City, Jupiter, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, school and sports physicals are offered at Children’s Physicians.

Importance of Physicals

School and sports physicals are important for several reasons. Physicals promote safe participation in sports by ensuring kids are in good health prior to playing. It’s also an excellent time to verify children are up to date with vaccinations or create a schedule for catching up if they’ve fallen behind.

Another way physicals promote safe participation in sports is that potential health or injury risks can be identified by the doctor so precautions can be taken to keep your child safe. For example, a plan can be developed for kids with asthma that allows them to safely participate in sports. Part of the plan could include bringing a portable inhaler to practices and competitions, for instance. The doctor can also help with injury prevention by recommending the use of protective gear, such as a sports mouthguard or special padding.

What to Expect at a Physical

School and sports physicals at our Palm Beach Gardens, FL, office are extremely thorough and include several components to ensure all aspects of your child’s health are examined. School and sports physicals typically have two main components. The first portion of the physical will include a review of your child’s personal and family medical history. The second part includes the actual physical examination.

The physical exam includes an assessment of several key areas. Some of the things that are checked during the physical include:

  • Blood pressure
  • Heart rate or pulse
  • Lungs and breathing
  • Ears, nose, and throat
  • Reflexes and posture
  • Muscles and joints
  • Height and weight
  • Vision

Physicals are not just a requirement to play sports at many schools, clubs, or organizations. They also help ensure kids can participate safely. For school and sports physicals in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, call Children's Physicians at (561) 626-4000. Other office locations include Jupiter, reachable at (561) 743-9000, and Palm City, reachable at (772) 219-4444.

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Palm Beach Gardens

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Gardens Office Only.

Sunday:

Closed

Jupiter

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Palm City

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

Gardens Office Only

Urgent care only. Phones open at 8:30am for scheduling.
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.