Prepare your child for a healthy, active year with a school or sports physical at Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena. Required before school enrollment or a new sports season, these exams ensure your child is in top shape—physically, mentally, and developmentally.
Visit Us to Prepare for School or Sports
School and sports physicals are routine health exams required before children can enroll in school or participate in athletic activities. These assess your child’s overall health, development, and ability to engage in school or sports. They include a full review of medical history, a physical examination, and may include screenings for vision, blood pressure, and more. These visits are also an opportunity to ensure your child is up to date on vaccinations and to discuss any ongoing health concerns or activity limitations with a medical provider.
You May Need School & Sports Physicals If:
- You are enrolling your child in a new school
- You need to meet California school health requirements
- You want to ensure your child is healthy before sports
- You are registering for a school, camp, or sports program
- You need updated vaccination records for school
- You have concerns about your child’s growth or development
- You want to discuss your child’s physical activity or fitness level
Common Services We Offer During School & Sports Physicals
At Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena, our school and sports physicals help keep your child safe, healthy, and ready for the school year or sports season. These exams go beyond a basic check-up—our providers take time to assess your child’s development, identify potential health risks, and ensure all health requirements are met for school or athletic participation. We also provide personalized guidance on lifestyle habits and offer vaccinations when needed.
We offer the following services during school & sports physicals:
- Medical history review: We review your child’s complete medical history, including past illnesses, surgeries, medications, and chronic conditions. This helps us identify health issues that could affect participation in physical activities or academic life.
- Full physical examination: Our provider performs a head-to-toe physical exam, checking your child’s heart, lungs, abdomen, joints, posture, and reflexes. This helps us spot early signs of health concerns and confirm that your child is physically fit for school or sports.
- Height, weight, and vitals check: We measure height and weight to monitor growth patterns, and check vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, and respiration to ensure your child’s body is functioning within a healthy range.
- Vision screening: Clear vision is essential for classroom learning and sports safety. We conduct a quick vision screening to detect any impairments requiring corrective lenses or further evaluation.
- Immunization updates: If your child is due for any vaccines, we’ll administer them on-site and provide updated immunization records to meet school entry or sports participation requirements.
- Health and fitness counseling: We offer guidance on nutrition, physical activity, sleep habits, and injury prevention tailored to your child’s age and needs, promoting lifelong healthy habits both on and off the field.
Built for Local Athletes — and Their Deadlines
Every August and September, tryout deadlines hit at once. We complete physicals for student athletes from schools across the area — Pasadena High School, John Muir, Marshall Fundamental, Blair, Polytechnic, Mayfield, La Salle, Maranatha, Westridge, Sequoyah, and nearby South Pasadena High, San Marino High, and Alhambra-area schools — plus PCC and other college and club athletes.
Bring your school’s form. California high-school sports run on the annual pre-participation physical evaluation — your school’s athletic office issues the exact CIF/school form it requires. Bring it printed or on your phone, and if the exam checks out you will walk out with it completed, signed, and ready to upload the same day.
The fast lane: weekday mornings right at 8 AM are our quietest physical slots. Most sports physicals are in and out well within an hour — walk in, or reserve a time online. Need a pre-op, work, or annual physical instead? Same walk-in convenience. New to the process? Read our step-by-step walk-in guide for busy families.
Why Choose Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena?
Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena makes school and sports physicals simple, quick, and stress-free for parents and children alike. Our team provides compassionate care that ensures your child meets school and athletic requirements while staying healthy. Whether you need a last-minute physical or want to check in on your child’s development, we’re here for you—no appointments and no long waits. Here’s why you should choose Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena:
- Convenient walk-in availability with no appointment needed
- Friendly, experienced medical staff focused on pediatric care
- On-site vaccinations and immunization record updates
- Fast, affordable service with minimal wait times
- Comprehensive exams to meet school, camp, and sports requirements
- Personalized advice on physical health, nutrition, and fitness
Walk in today for a stress-free visit—no appointment required. We’ll help get your child cleared and ready for school or sports in no time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I leave with my form signed?
Yes. Bring your school's or league's form and, if all is well on the exam, you'll walk out with it completed and signed the same day.
Do you complete CIF pre-participation forms?
Yes. California high-school athletes need an annual pre-participation physical on the form their school's athletic office issues. Bring that exact form (printed or on your phone) and we'll complete and sign it.
How long does a sports physical take?
Most athletes are in and out well within an hour. Weekday mornings right at 8 AM are typically the quietest time; you can also reserve a time online.
Do I need an appointment?
No. We are a true walk-in clinic. Just come in during business hours and you'll be seen. If you prefer, you can also reserve a time online through our booking page.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We take our last patient 30 minutes prior to close.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans, and we offer affordable self-pay pricing if you're uninsured or between plans. See our Accepted Insurances page for the current list, or call (626) 304-0404 and we'll check for you.
