Goldey-Beacom College Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Physical Examination Policy
The Goldey-Beacom College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics requires all student-athletes obtain medical clearance from the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Training Staff prior to participation in Strength and Conditioning Sessions, Practice Sessions, and/or Intercollegiate Athletic events.
The Pre-Participation Physical Examination must be completed by the Team Physician and/or his/her designee. It must be also completed on an
annual basis.
No member of the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Staff will allow a student-athlete to participate in athletics sessions, nor will Goldey-Beacom College provide insurance coverage to any student-athlete who has not completed a pre-participation physical. (For exception to this policy, please see Student-Athlete Try out Policy.)
Incoming Freshmen and/or Transfer Student-Athletes
Incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes must have the following materials completed and on file in the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Training room before they can be considered for clearance to participate in intercollegiate athletics:
Every incoming freshman and transfer student-athlete will undergo a pre-participation physical exam performed by the team physician and/or his/her designee. The physical will include but is not limited to:
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Medical History review
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Height
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Weight
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Vision Screen
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Blood Pressure Screen
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Pulse
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Baseline Concussion Screening
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Medical Physical Examination
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Orthopedic Screening Examination
Selected individuals may also be required to complete additional tests such as:
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Blood Test
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Urinalysis
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EKG and/or Echocardiogram
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X-ray, MRI, CT scan and/or Bone Scan
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Isokinetic Evaluation
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Other diagnostic test(s) as prescribed by the team physician and/or his/her designee
If, for any reason, an incoming freshman and/or transfer student-athlete is not medically cleared to participate in intercollegiate athletics, he/she will be notified by the team physician and or his/her designee or a member of the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Training staff at the end of the pre-participation physical examination.
Costs associated with the tests, consultations, and/or medical procedures needed to gain medical clearance for participation will be sent to the student-athlete’s primary health insurance for payment.
Costs not paid by the student-athlete’s primary insurance will be the responsibility of the student-athlete.
The Goldey-Beacom College Department of Athletics reserves the right to refuse medical clearance to participate in intercollegiate athletics based on the medical opinion of the team physician and/or his/her designee. Under NO circumstances may the student-athlete seek medical clearance form another (Non-Team Physician and/or his/her designee) physician.
Returning Student-Athletes
Returning student-athletes must have the following materials completed and on file in the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Training room before they can be considered for clearance to participate in intercollegiate athletics:
Every returning student-athlete will undergo a pre-participation physical exam performed by the team physician and/or his/her designee. The physical will include but is not limited to:
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Medical History review
-
Height
-
Weight
-
Vision Screen
-
Blood Pressure Screen
-
Pulse
-
Baseline Concussion Screening
-
Medical Physical Examination
-
Orthopedic Screening Examination
Selected individuals may also be required to complete additional tests such as:
-
Blood Test
-
Urinalysis
-
EKG and/or Echocardiogram
-
X-ray, MRI, CT scan and/or Bone Scan
-
Isokinetic Evaluation
-
Other diagnostic test(s) as prescribed by the team physician and/or his/her designee
If, for any reason, an incoming freshman and/or transfer student-athlete is not medically cleared to participate in intercollegiate athletics, he/she will be notified by the team physician and or his/her designee or a member of the Goldey-Beacom College Athletic Training staff at the end of the pre-participation physical examination.
Costs associated with the tests, consultations, and/or medical procedures needed to gain medical clearance for participation will be sent to the student-athlete’s primary health insurance for payment.
Costs not paid by the student-athlete’s primary insurance will be the responsibility of the student-athlete.
The Goldey-Beacom College Department of Athletics reserves the right to refuse medical clearance to participate in intercollegiate athletics based on the medical opinion of the team physician and/or his/her designee. Under NO circumstances may the student-athlete seek medical clearance form another (Non-Team Physician and/or his/her designee) physician.
Exit Physical
All student-athletes will be required to fill out an exit physical form at the end of their competitive season. This form will ask the student-athlete to list any medical problems that they have. Based on information given, follow up referral will be made to the appropriate physicians. This is done in an effort to provide appropriate medical care for student-athletes after the competitive season and prepare any returning student-athletes for upcoming seasons.
