Sports Physicals

Alaska requires children and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. A sports physical helps determine if it's safe for you or your child to participate in a particular sport. A sports physical screens for many things including:

 

• Serious illnesses among other family members

• Illnesses you had when you were younger or may have now, such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy

• Previous hospitalizations and surgeries

• Allergies (think insect stings on the playing field, etc.)

• Past injuries (including concussions, sprains, or bone fractures)