17 Apr Student Athlete Pre-participation Physical Exams
Most schools require pre-participation physical exams (PPE) in order for students to participate in athletics. In a past issue of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ High School Today Dr. Michael Koester addresses PPEs in “The Pre-participation Physical Exam.” According to the article, the objectives of a PPE are: 1) Assess for conditions that may be life-threatening or disabling 2) Assess for conditions...