Lenape Valley Regional High School
Athletic Department
Sports Forms
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FALL SPORTS PHYSICALS MUST BE IN ATHLETIC OFFICE BY JULY 31, 2017
ALL PAPERWORK SHOULD BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO DIRECTLY TO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE.
The NJSIAA which is the governing body for high school athletics, has recommended, "Each student medical examination shall be conducted at the medical home of the student", pursuant to NJAC 6A: 16-2.2. Due to this regulation student-athletes will need to obtain individual sports team physicals from their own private physicians ("medical home").
No student-athletes will be allowed to participate on any athletic team until proper medical examinations have been reviewed by the School Nurse and the athletic department and approved by the School Physician. Athletic Physicals are valid for 365 days from the date of the original physical. However, Medical updates (Part A of physical packet) are required, if the original physical was conducted more than 60 days before the first official practice date. This is to ensure that there has been no change in the student-athlete's condition. It is important that all timelines be met - athletes may not participate until paperwork is submitted, recorded and processed. Late submissions may result in the athlete missing practices and/or games.
Summary of Physical Examination information
- If student-athlete has valid documentation of physical exam (within 365 days and verified by the nurse) he/she only needs to complete the Health History Questionnaire - Part A, Consent Form, and Random Drug testing Form. These forms are submitted to the athletic department prior to the deadline date announced before each season.
- If a student-athlete needs a new physical, he/she should complete the entire Athletic Participation Physical Packet and bring the forms with them to their own doctor.
- Previously known injuries should be brought to the physician's attention for more careful examination.
_ Original physical examination forms will be filed in the School Nurse's office. The Athletic Director's Office will keep a copy of the Consent forms. coaches will be issued a copy of all Consent forms for student-athletes who are cleared to play.