Sports Physicals/ Medical Clearance
Physical examinations
are required for students who plan to participate in interscholastic
sports. Students must pass a sports physical before they can try out or
practice in the interscholastic program. School sports physicals will be
scheduled as required for each season of sports as it begins and will be
announced. Student permission and student health update forms must be
completed and signed by the parent or guardian and presented at the time
of the physical. Permission/Health update forms will be reviewed at the
health office and must be approved by physician or school nurse before a
student may start practice. Permission/Health update forms are available
from Health or Athletic Offices. **COACHES CANNOT APPROVE OR ACCEPT PRIVATE PHYSICALS OR PARENT HEALTH UPDATE AND MEDICAL HISTORY FORMS FOR STUDENTS. Students, who do not receive a physical, when offered in school, must obtain one from their doctor at their own expense. The private physician and parent must complete the school sport physical form and permission slip and return them to the health office in the student's school before the first day of practice."
For additional information you can refer to the New York State Public High School Athletics Handbook or go to their website: www.nysphsaa.com
Doric Capsis, CAA
Director of Athletics, Health, and Physical Education
Westbury UFSD
Supporting students' academic, social and moral growth