Sports Physicals in Beaverton, OR
Before your child takes the field, court, or pool, a sports physical helps make sure they are ready to play safely. At Tanasbourne Pediatrics in Beaverton, OR , our pediatricians perform thorough sports physicals for school teams, club sports, and summer camps, and we complete the required participation forms during the visit. Because we already know your child’s medical history, the process is quick, easy, and thorough.
What Is Included in a Sports Physical?
A sports physical, also called a preparticipation physical evaluation, focuses on the health issues that matter most for young athletes. Your child’s visit includes:
- A review of medical history, past injuries, surgeries, and medications
- Questions about fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath during exercise
- Family history of heart conditions or sudden cardiac events
- Height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse
- Vision screening
- Heart and lung exam
- Evaluation of joints, flexibility, strength, and posture
- Discussion of concussion history and prevention
Oregon School Sports Requirements
Oregon requires student athletes in grades 7 through 12 to have a sports physical before participating in school sports, typically every two years. Bring your school’s physical form to the appointment and we will complete and sign it for you.
Sports Physical vs. Well-Child Check
A sports physical focuses on safe participation, while an annual well-child check is a complete look at your child’s overall health, development, vaccines, and emotional well-being. Whenever possible, we recommend combining the two so your child gets comprehensive preventive care and the required forms in one visit. We can also make sure immunizations are current.
Helping Young Athletes Stay Healthy
During the visit, we talk with athletes about hydration, nutrition, sleep, injury prevention, and managing the stress of competition. Teens can also discuss concerns like performance pressure, mood, or anxiety in a private, supportive setting. If your child gets hurt during the season, our office can evaluate many minor sports injuries such as sprains and strains.
Schedule Your Child’s Sports Physical
Sports physical appointments fill quickly before the fall, winter, and spring seasons, so we recommend booking early. Call (503) 690-8195 or request an appointment online. Please check with your insurance company about coverage, as some plans treat sports physicals differently than well visits; our billing FAQs have more details.
Sports Physical FAQs
How often does my child need a sports physical in Oregon?
Oregon requires a sports physical for students in grades 7 through 12, typically every two years, though some leagues require one annually.
What should we bring to a sports physical?
Bring your school or league physical form, a list of medications, glasses or contacts, and details about any past injuries or concussions.
Can a sports physical be combined with a well-child check?
Yes. We recommend combining them whenever possible so your child receives complete preventive care and the required forms in one visit.
What does a sports physical check for?
It reviews medical and family history and checks the heart, lungs, vision, blood pressure, joints, and flexibility to confirm safe participation.
Will you fill out my child’s school sports form?
Yes. Our pediatricians complete and sign school and league participation forms during the appointment.
Is a sports physical covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Some insurers cover sports physicals as preventive care and others do not, so check with your insurance company.
What if a problem is found during the sports physical?
Your pediatrician will explain any concerns, recommend next steps or follow-up testing, and help your child return to sports safely.