The Importance of Sports Physicals

Sports physicals, also called a pre-participation exam (PPE), help determine whether it’s safe for a child or adolescent to participate in physical activity. Most schools require a sports physical, and some schools offer it to their students. But even if a PPE isn’t required, it is still highly ...

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Importance of Sports Physicals

A requirement for most teenage athletes, sports physicals aim to catch possible health problems that can make physical activity dangerous.