What Is Usually Included in a School Physical Exam?
A school physical includes gathering a family and personal health history, checking vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, and assessing various aspects of body health such as eyes, ears, nose, heart, lungs, skin, speech, and walking ability. Vaccination history is reviewed, and any necessary vaccinations are administered. For sports physicals, additional evaluations of physical strength, motor functions, reflexes, and agility are conducted. The physician may recommend further tests if needed.
