Health Tip: Getting a Sports Physical

(HealthDay News) -- Before a student hits the court, field or track to play a collegiate sport, he or she may need a sports physical.

The Cleveland Clinic says a sports physical should:

• Assess the child's overall health and wellness.
• Determine the child's fitness level and physical maturity.
• Spot any current injury.
• Diagnose any health condition that could increase your child's risk of getting hurt.