Sports Physicals in Santa Clarita

Most sports physicals take 15-20 minutes from check-in to completion. This includes the medical history review, physical examination, and form completion. If your child has a complex medical history or previous injuries that need discussion, it may take a bit longer. We don’t rush the exam just to move quickly. Plan for about 30 minutes total to be safe, but most families are in and out faster than that.

A sports physical is focused specifically on whether your child is healthy enough to participate in athletics. It includes checking the heart, lungs, joints, flexibility, and past injury history. An annual well-child exam with your pediatrician is more comprehensive and includes developmental screening, immunizations, and discussion of growth, behavior, and overall health. Sports physicals don’t replace annual checkups. Your child needs both.

Most insurance plans don’t cover sports physicals as a separate visit because they’re considered elective for school or sports participation, not medical necessity. That’s why we offer them at our affordable self-pay rate—just $40 during April (regularly $50)—which is often less than your insurance copay would be anyway. You’re welcome to submit the receipt to your insurance for potential reimbursement, but we recommend just paying the $50 flat fee.

Yes. Bring your school, league, or camp physical form with you and we’ll complete it on-site. We’re familiar with California CIF forms, College of the Canyons athletic forms, Little League physicals, AYSO forms, and most other common sports physical paperwork. If you don’t have your form yet, we can use a standard California sports physical form that’s accepted by most organizations, or you can come back with your form and we’ll complete it retroactively at no charge.

Bring information about any medical conditions, medications, or previous injuries. Most athletes with well-controlled asthma, past injuries, or chronic conditions can still be cleared for sports with appropriate management. If we have concerns, we’ll discuss them with you and may recommend follow-up with a specialist or your pediatrician before clearing your child. Our goal is to keep kids active safely, not to unnecessarily disqualify them.

Clearance after concussion or serious injury depends on the specifics of the injury, how long ago it occurred, and whether your child has been released by their treating physician. We can provide clearance if your child has fully recovered and has documentation from their doctor releasing them to return to play. If there are any concerns, we may require additional evaluation before clearance. Safety always comes first.

In California, sports physicals are typically valid for 12 months from the date of the exam. Some organizations require physicals to be done within a certain timeframe before the season starts (usually within the past year). Check your school or league requirements. Getting your physical done in the spring means it’s valid through the following spring, covering multiple sports seasons.

Absolutely. Bring multiple kids and we’ll get everyone cleared. Each child gets their own thorough exam, but doing them together saves you multiple trips. This is especially helpful during the busy summer rush before fall sports. We can handle teams or groups too if you want to coordinate with other families.

If we identify any concerns during the exam (such as an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, vision problems, or joint issues), we’ll discuss them with you and recommend appropriate follow-up. Depending on the concern, we may clear your child with restrictions, defer clearance pending specialist evaluation, or recommend further testing. Most issues we find are minor and don’t prevent sports participation, but we take any red flags seriously.

No appointment needed. We’re a walk-in urgent care open 7 days a week. You can walk in anytime during our hours. That said, if you’re bringing a large group or team, calling ahead is helpful so we can prepare. During peak times (late July, early August, and late January), mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy than evenings.

We provide sports physicals for athletes of all ages, from elementary school through college and adult recreational leagues. Whether your child is 6 years old starting AYSO soccer or 18 years old playing college football at COC, we’ve got you covered. We also clear adult athletes for recreational leagues, city sports programs, and amateur competitions.

Yes. If your child needs a sports physical but also has a current injury, illness, or other medical concern, we can address both during the same visit. The sports physical is $50, and any additional treatment would be billed separately based on what’s needed. Just let us know at check-in so we can plan accordingly.