You can get a PDF of our Sports Physical policy here: Sports Physical Policy

In accordance with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Sports Physicals and annual Well-Child Visits are separate evaluations. However, both may be completed during the same appointment when scheduled together in advance.

What is the difference?

• Well-Child Visit: A comprehensive evaluation of your child’s overall health, growth, development, preventive care, and age-appropriate screenings.
• Sports Physical: A focused evaluation to assess your child’s ability to safely participate in sports, including a review of medical history, previous injuries, cardiovascular health, and musculoskeletal concerns.

While both evaluations are important, a Well-Child Visit does not automatically include a Sports Physical, and a sports physical does not replace an annual Well-Child Visit.

If your child needs a Sports Physical:

• Notify our office when scheduling your child’s Well-Child Visit that a Sports Physical is also needed.
• Bring the required sports physical form to the appointment, if available.
• If your child has already completed their annual Well-Child Visit without a Sports Physical evaluation, a separate appointment will be required.

Please note: We cannot complete Sports Physical forms based solely on a recently completed Well-Child visit unless the sports physical evaluation was also performed at that appointment.

Thank you for helping us ensure your child receives the appropriate evaluations for safe participation in sports!