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Sports Physicals
Content medically reviewed by Tanya Diegel, DO, and Jane Rudd, MD
Don’t fall behind on your child’s routine care — a sports physical exam ensures your child is safe to participate in sports.
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What is a Sports Physical?
A sports physical exam, also known as a preparticipation physical examination (PPE), helps determine whether it's safe for your child to participate in a certain sport. Most states, including Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season.
Please note, we recommend that your sports physical is included as part of the well-child/teen visit, and your child should have their physical about 6 weeks before their sports season begins so there's enough time to follow up on something, if necessary.
State Rules and Forms
- Minnesota: Minnesota State High School League
- Note, your physical is valid after April 13th every three years
- North Dakota: North Dakota High School Activities Association
- Note, your physical is valid after April 15th every year
- Wisconsin: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
- Note, your physical is valid after April 1st every two years
How to Schedule
Otherwise, if your child does not have a pediatrician or family medicine doctor, you can schedule by calling 844-663-1068, online through EssentiaHealth.org, or through your Essentia MyChart account.
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Preventative & Wellness Visits
Preventative care helps detect or prevent serious diseases and medical problems before they can become major at Essentia Health for Preventative & Wellness Visits.
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Well Child Teen Visit
A well-child visit is one of the best ways to make sure your child is healthy and thriving. Kids bodies grow and change quickly, which is why an annual well-child visit is so important.