School and sports physicals are important for several reasons. They can help ensure your child enjoys a healthy school year, and that your child can safely participate in sports. The pediatricians at Childrens Health Center provide a wide range of pediatric medical care, including school and sports physicals. They have two convenient office locations in Tampa, and Riverview, FL.

What You Need to Know about School and Sports Physicals 

Consider these benefits of school and sports physicals. They can help to:

• Identify potential medical concerns, so they can be treated early to provide a better outcome
• Keep your child protected against contagious diseases through immunizations
• Identify potential medical concerns that may arise when your child is active

School and sports physicals are also required for your child to attend daycare, school, or participate in a sport.

School physicals with the pediatrician are typically completed every year, before or at the start of the school year. There are several steps involved in a school physical. Your pediatrician will:

• Record your child’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and other vital information
• Discuss medical issues, injuries, or illnesses your child has experienced recently
• Complete a physical examination of your child, including the eyes, nose, throat, and ears
• Check your child’s vision and hearing
• Discuss potential medical issues that may come up when your child attends school
• Administer required and recommended immunizations for your child to attend school

A sports physical from your pediatrician is typically completed before your child begins to play a sport. The sports physical is similar to the school physical and also includes:

• Assessing your child’s balance, reflexes, flexibility, and strength
• Discussing any potential symptoms like chest pain, breathing problems, or dizziness which can occur with activity
• Assessing whether your child is healthy enough to play a sport

Want to Know More about School and Sports Physicals?

To learn more about the importance of school or sports physicals and what to expect, call the pediatricians of Children’s Health Center. You can reach them at:

• Tampa, FL, by calling (813) 914-7772
• Riverview, FL, by calling (813) 677-2222

Call today!