ATHLETIC CLEARANCE

2023-24 Athletic Clearance Packet.pdf

Reminder:

The School District of Lee County is restricting guests from bringing certain items into our stadiums. In order to better protect our students and visitors, prohibited items include but are not limited to:

Bookbags, backpacks, cinch bags, duffel bags, camera bags or purses/bags larger than 4 x 6 inches
Any item that could be used as a missile
Cans/bottles/outside food or drink
Coolers
Fireworks
Horns/Lasers

As always, any type of weapon on school property is prohibited. In addition, guests and the items they are carrying are subject to search.

SPORTS PHYSICAL

What Is A Sports Physical?

In the sports medicine field, the sports physical exam is known as a preparticipation physical examination(PPE). The exam helps determine whether it's safe for you to participate in a particular sport. Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a PPE isn't required, doctors still highly recommend getting one

Physical Examination

During the physical part of the exam, the doctor will usually:

record your height and weight
take a blood pressure and pulse (heart rate and rhythm) reading
test your vision
check your heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat
evaluate your posture, joints, strength, and flexibility

Although most aspects of the exam will be the same for males and females, if a person has started or already gone through puberty, the doctor may ask girls and guys different questions. For example, if a girl is heavily involved in a lot of active sports, the doctor may ask her about her period and diet to make sure she doesn't have something like female athletic triad.

A doctor will also ask questions about use of drugs, alcohol, or dietary supplements, including steroids or other "performance enhancers" and weight-loss supplements, because these can affect a person's health.

At the end of your exam, the doctor will either fill out and sign a form if everything checks out OK or, in some cases, recommend a follow-up exam, additional tests, or specific treatment for medical problems.

Why Is A Sports Physical Important?

A sports physical can help you find out about and deal with health problems that might interfere with your participation in a sport. For example, if you have frequent asthma attacks but are a starting forward in soccer, a doctor might be able to prescribe a different type of inhaler or adjust the dosage so that you can breathe more easily when you run.

Your doctor may even have some good training tips and be able to give you some ideas for avoiding injuries. For example, he or she may recommend specific exercises, like certain stretching or strengthening activities, that help prevent injuries. A doctor also can identify risk factors that are linked to specific sports. Advice like this will make you a better, stronger athlete.

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