Pre-sports physical examinations are an important step in helping student athletes ensure their bodies are ready for the sport. These examinations can help prevent injuries: they help identify potential injury risks and provide preventative advice, such as training allocation or physical adaptations.

Physical assessment: Check that the body is strong enough to withstand the pressure of playing sports and look for abnormalities that may not be obvious: This test may reveal conditions that the student may not have known about, such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or breathing problems.