Sports Physicals
Why Your Child Needs a Sports Physical
Most schools and many youth sports leagues require a pre-participation physical exam. A sports physical is meant to determine your child’s ability to safely engage in vigorous activity; it is not intended as a substitute for a general health maintenance exam.
Cost of a Sports Physical
Your insurance plan may cover sports physicals at Patient First. We will gladly file your claim for you. Additionally, if Patient First is your child’s primary care provider (PCP), keep in mind that many insurers will pay for an annual physical performed by a child’s PCP with no patient copay responsibility. The sports physical can be done and the form completed at the same time as the annual physical with no additional charge beyond that of the annual physical if Patient First is your child’s PCP.
The self-pay price for a sports physical is $55.*
What to Bring
- Completed sports physical forms (please confirm you have the correct form from your school or league)
- List of current medications
What to Expect During a Physical
While some schools and youth programs may require children to undergo more comprehensive physicals for sports, a general guide of what you can expect to happen during your child's sports physical includes the following:
- Review of medical and family history
- Height, weight, blood pressure, and vision check
- Heart, lungs, throat, and joint exam
- Strength, flexibility, and neurological check
- Additional exam elements determined by the physician
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*Price applies to patients age 3 and up presenting for a sports or camp physical. Price includes physical exam, dipstick urinalysis, if required, and completion of form(s). Price does not include: other types of physicals; additional services such as additional labs (including titers), x-rays, medications (including vaccines and immunizations), dispensed prescriptions, supplies, and procedures; and follow-up visits. If additional services are required, additional charges will apply.
Why Patient First?
Patient First provides efficient service that meets your medical needs as well as your schedule. Don’t wait for an appointment—simply walk in to your nearest Patient First center today. Our extended night, weekend, and holiday hours mean you never have to miss work or school. We pride ourselves in a minimum wait at our urgent care centers, which is significantly less than at the hospital emergency room.
