What Is Included in a Sports Physical?
A sports physical helps identify health concerns that could affect your child’s ability to safely participate in sports and other physical activities. The evaluation may include:
- Height, weight, and blood pressure checks
- Vision testing
- Hearing screening when age appropriate
- Review of medical history and current medications
- Vaccines if your child is not up to date
If vaccines are due, they can be ordered and given during the same visit, helping families avoid extra appointments.
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Sports Physical
A little preparation helps the visit run smoothly. Writing down questions or concerns ahead of time can also be helpful, especially if your child has a medical condition or previous injury.
Families should bring:
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Cobb Pediatrics, sports physicals are typically completed as part of your child’s annual well-child visit, which also includes a broader review of growth, development, and preventive health.
A separate sports physical may only be needed when a school or athletic organization requires an exam within a specific date range.
A completed sports physical is valid for one calendar year. Most schools and athletic programs require a new form each year.
Sports physicals are typically for school-aged children who plan to participate in organized sports or athletic programs.
Yes. If your child is due for vaccines, they can be reviewed, ordered, and given during the same visit to help keep everything up to date.
Bring any school or league sports physical forms that need to be completed. The provider will fill them out fully and sign them during the visit.
The provider will review your child’s history and make sure any conditions are well-managed for safe sports participation. Additional guidance or follow-up may be recommended if needed.
Yes. Booking early is encouraged, especially before the school year or sports season begins, to avoid last-minute delays.
Families can call Cobb Pediatrics to schedule an annual well-child visit and let our team know if sports forms need to be completed.