department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

POLICY STATEMENT: This policy is designed to insure that all varsity participants
and cheerleading squad members are screened for medical clearance prior to participation
in any University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics Department conditioning,
practices or game events.
Pre-participation Physical Examinations
All student-athletes will complete a medical health assessment form prior to one’s
arrival on campus.
All student-athletes must receive a pre-participation physical examination
screening prior to any athletic participation and be cleared to participate by the
Team Physician. This physical examination will be conducted by UNCW
physicians and Athletic Training Department staff members during the August
preseason period and during the first weekend before classes begin depending on
the sport.
A review of medical records for each student-athlete will be performed by the
Sports Medicine Staff prior to each sport-specific season. If any questionable
conditions appear to exist, further review and/or appropriate medical referrals will
be obtained prior to a safe clearance for participation.
The Director of Athletic Training and the Team Physician must approve studentathletes
pre-participation documents in order for full clearance for participation to
be granted.
The physical examination will be a station exam with the following specific
components/stations:
1. Health History Review including any pertinent past surgeries or
diagnostics
2. Vital Signs
3. Height/Weight
4. Vision Screen
5. General Medical Screen
6. Neurological Screen
7. Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Screen
8. Diagnostic/Laboratory Testing if indicated
X-ray, MRI, CT, Bone Scan, etc…
Labs (Sickle Trait Testing)
9. SAC/BESS for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s
Basketball, Volleyball, Diving
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