The NMAA, a member-led organization, provides leadership in interscholastic athletics & activities, promoting equitable participation and character development.
Sports Physical Information
The form below is highly recommended by the NMAA:
Medical Examination for participation in Interscholastic Activities Form
A committee of healthcare providers representing school-based health centers, community practices, Greater Albuquerque Medical Association (GAMA), NM Pediatric Society, Indian Health Service, NM State Nurses Assoc., Office of School Health/NM Department of Health, UNM Pediatrics Department, and other NM healthcare organizations worked together to create the "Medical Examination Form" above.
The development was based on review of best practices for screening students for participation in athletic activities as recommended by a number of organizations including the American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, the American College of Sports Medicine, National Institute for Health, and the American Academy of Family Practice Physicians. Of note, is the inclusion in the revised form of blood pressure percentile (BP%) and body mass index percentile (BMI%). The form addresses pre-participation cardiovascular risk screening and assessment of weight status (including at-risk for and overweight status).
