What is sports physical?

A boy in a baseball uniform smiles next to a healthcare provider in scrubs. They are in a medical setting.

Every child or teen in Florida who wants to play a sport or engage in other school activities like baseball must have a sports physical or a preparticipation physical examination.

They also need a sports physical to clear them to return to their activities if they suffer an injury or become ill during the season.


The purpose of a sports physical is to be sure your child can safely participate in sports. Suddenly starting high-intensity workouts and engaging in competitive sports can quickly aggravate a pre-existing problem or lead to a preventable injury when an exam discovers potential problems.


Although a sports physical may find a problem that prevents your child from participating, in most cases, the examination results guide decisions. The exam reveals problems that can be treated before your child starts a sport, and shows if your child needs extra training to get in shape to safely participate.

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