Sport Physicals
Playing a sport helps you keep fit however athletes need to get checkups before playing in games or participating in any sport event. These checkups are called “Sports Physicals”. A sport physical is basically an exam also referred as a preparation physical examination (PPE). Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a PPE isn't required, doctors still strongly recommend getting one. The two main parts to sports physicals are the medical history and the physical exam.
A medical exam asks you questions about any illnesses you may have, family members illnesses or even any illness that you had when you were younger or may have now, such as asthma and diabetes. Something else the doctor may ask is about any past injuries including concussions, sprains, or bone fractures. Other things they might ask is whether you've ever passed out, had chest pain, or had trouble breathing during exercising etc. it is important to look at any patterns of illness in your family which is very good indicator of any potential conditions you may have later on when you are older. Most sports medicine doctors believe the medical history is the most important part of the sports physical exam, so you should take time to answer all of these questions carefully.
In a physical exam, the doctor will record your height and weight, take a blood pressure and pulse test, test your vision, check your heart, lungs, ears, nose, and throat, test you on your posture, joints, strength, and flexibility. The exams for the most part have the same aspects for both males and females but if a person has gone through puberty, the doctor may ask girls and guys different questions. A doctor will also ask you questions about any use of drugs and alcohol because these can affect a person's health drastically. A sports physical can help you find out about and deal with any health problems that might interfere with your participation in any sport. For example, if you have frequent asthma attacks but are a starting forward in soccer team, a doctor might be able to prescribe a different type of inhaler or adjust the dosage so that you can breathe more easily when you run.
So next time when you are looking to join a sport or become an athlete, always stay cautious of these exams because they can truly help in keeping you safe when you’re playing. Most important of all, always have fun!
A medical exam asks you questions about any illnesses you may have, family members illnesses or even any illness that you had when you were younger or may have now, such as asthma and diabetes. Something else the doctor may ask is about any past injuries including concussions, sprains, or bone fractures. Other things they might ask is whether you've ever passed out, had chest pain, or had trouble breathing during exercising etc. it is important to look at any patterns of illness in your family which is very good indicator of any potential conditions you may have later on when you are older. Most sports medicine doctors believe the medical history is the most important part of the sports physical exam, so you should take time to answer all of these questions carefully.
In a physical exam, the doctor will record your height and weight, take a blood pressure and pulse test, test your vision, check your heart, lungs, ears, nose, and throat, test you on your posture, joints, strength, and flexibility. The exams for the most part have the same aspects for both males and females but if a person has gone through puberty, the doctor may ask girls and guys different questions. A doctor will also ask you questions about any use of drugs and alcohol because these can affect a person's health drastically. A sports physical can help you find out about and deal with any health problems that might interfere with your participation in any sport. For example, if you have frequent asthma attacks but are a starting forward in soccer team, a doctor might be able to prescribe a different type of inhaler or adjust the dosage so that you can breathe more easily when you run.
So next time when you are looking to join a sport or become an athlete, always stay cautious of these exams because they can truly help in keeping you safe when you’re playing. Most important of all, always have fun!
Interview with Ms. Zuniga
If you are interested in playing any sports be sure to pay attention to the following. This year the following sports will be soccer, basketball, SRLA and swimming. If you are going to play soccer, basketball or join SRLA, don’t forget to turn in your physical forms. The last day you can turn them in is September 30. If you are joining swimming, your physical forms will be due on December 19.
The first question I asked Ms. Zuniga was about tardiness and fails in classes. In order to be able to play on a team, you should not be getting any fails or be coming tardy to school. If you come to school tardy three times, you get on probation. Once you come to school tardy five times, you are kicked out of the team. To clear your tardy, go and talk to Ms. Zuniga. You will need to clean for an hour to be able to clear a tardy. In order to join the team in playing a game, you need to make sure you are not failing any class the week before a game. If you have good grades and you are not failing any class, you are able to play the games the following week. Now let’s meet the coaches for this year.
Some of the coaches from last year will continue being the coach this year. For soccer, Mrs. Yang will coach the girls’ team and Mr. Lara will coach the boys’ team. This year, for basketball, Mr. Livingston will be coaching the boys’ team and Mr. Maciel will be coaching the girls’ team. Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Escamilla will be the coaches for SRLA. Last but not least the coach for swimming is still to be announced.
Some things to remember are that Mr. Maciel has started a soccer clinic every Monday. This is for people that are planning to play soccer. Mr. Maciel will be going over the basics of soccer. The soccer and basketball games will begin November 17. Swimming season will begin in second semester. SRLA has gone up to running 6 mile during practice. On September 27 the SRLA team will we running the 5K marathon.
The first question I asked Ms. Zuniga was about tardiness and fails in classes. In order to be able to play on a team, you should not be getting any fails or be coming tardy to school. If you come to school tardy three times, you get on probation. Once you come to school tardy five times, you are kicked out of the team. To clear your tardy, go and talk to Ms. Zuniga. You will need to clean for an hour to be able to clear a tardy. In order to join the team in playing a game, you need to make sure you are not failing any class the week before a game. If you have good grades and you are not failing any class, you are able to play the games the following week. Now let’s meet the coaches for this year.
Some of the coaches from last year will continue being the coach this year. For soccer, Mrs. Yang will coach the girls’ team and Mr. Lara will coach the boys’ team. This year, for basketball, Mr. Livingston will be coaching the boys’ team and Mr. Maciel will be coaching the girls’ team. Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Escamilla will be the coaches for SRLA. Last but not least the coach for swimming is still to be announced.
Some things to remember are that Mr. Maciel has started a soccer clinic every Monday. This is for people that are planning to play soccer. Mr. Maciel will be going over the basics of soccer. The soccer and basketball games will begin November 17. Swimming season will begin in second semester. SRLA has gone up to running 6 mile during practice. On September 27 the SRLA team will we running the 5K marathon.
Girl's Soccer Practice
Pictures by: Mrs. Yang