What every parent needs before school team sports start
July 17, 2025
As the back-to-school season approaches, many kids are gearing up for team sports and parents are juggling long to-do lists to make sure they’re ready. From cleats to carpooling, it can feel like a lot. One thing you shouldn’t overlook is making sure your child is cleared to play with a sports physical.
Sports physicals are quick, affordable and can help protect your child’s health. Even if a school or league doesn’t require one, it’s still a smart way to catch any underlying health concerns before the season kicks off.
“A sports physical allows us to check for past injuries, monitor any ongoing issues like asthma, and make sure your child is physically ready for the demands of their sport,” says Richard Oravec, MD, Sports Medicine Physician, Saint Agnes Care. “It’s about setting them up for a safe and successful season.”
What to expect at a sports physical
If this is your child's first time getting a sports physical, here's what you can expect:
- A review of your child's health history and lifestyle, including:
- Family history and chronic conditions (like asthma or diabetes)
- Past injuries, hospitalizations, or surgeries
- Medications, allergies or supplements
- Symptoms like dizziness, headaches, or chest pain
- A physical exam, including:
- Height, weight, blood pressure and pulse
- Heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose and throat
- Vision, hearing, flexibility, strength, and posture
If needed, our team may include blood work, urinalysis, X-rays or EKGs. The entire appointment is quick, straightforward and available without needing an appointment!
Walk in. Get cleared. Game on.
At Saint Agnes Care Ortho on Demand, you can walk in for a $25 sports physical with no appointment or referral required. Located at our Ortho On Demand clinic, your child will be seen by a sports medicine specialist.
“Whether it's football, volleyball, soccer, or track and cross country," says Dr. Oravec, "getting a sports physical is one of the easiest ways to make sure your child is ready to play safely and confidently when the school year starts."
And if your child suffers a sprain, strain or other sports injury during the season, Ortho on Demand is also here to help with that too. You’ll skip the wait and be seen by orthopedic and sports medicine experts who treat teens and adults, all under one roof.
Award-winning, walk-in care
Saint Agnes was recently voted Best Walk-in Clinic or Urgent Care by the Fresno Bee’s People’s Choice Awards—so you can feel confident choosing care trusted by families across the Valley.
“Whether it's football, volleyball, soccer, or track and cross country," says Dr. Oravec, "getting a sports physical is one of the easiest ways to make sure your child is ready to play safely and confidently when the school year starts."
And if your child suffers a sprain, strain or other sports injury during the season, Ortho on Demand is also here to help with that too. You’ll skip the wait and be seen by orthopedic and sports medicine experts who treat teens and adults, all under one roof.
Need a sports physical?
Saint Agnes Care Ortho on Demand can get your child cleared to play for just $25—no appointment or referral needed. Call (559) 450-2663 to schedule or click to learn more about Ortho on Demand.
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