PlaySafe Cardiac Physicals

The UCSF Playsafe Sports Medicine Program provides free sports physicals with cardiac screening every spring for high school student-athletes. This comprehensive exam can find underlying medical and orthopedic abnormalities and can even help prevent sudden cardiac death.

 

For High School Students (Expected graduation 2025-2029)

  • Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email that has two forms attached.  These forms need to be signed by a parent/legal guardian for any student-athlete under the age of 18 years old.
  • You must bring these signed documents with you on the day of the event.
  • These physicals are free of charge
  • The sports physical and cardiac screening will require the student-athlete to move through multiple stations which will include a Vitals Exam, a Medical Exam, and Orthopedic Exam, and a Cardiac Exam.
  • We request that parents/guardians wait for thier child in the designated waiting areas while they complete their physical.
  • This a screening exam for the student to be able to participate in athletics.
  • Note: If your child is currently being treated for a significant medical, cardiac, or orthopedic condition, we recommened that you consult with your primary care or specialty physician instead.
  • As a screening, this exam does not take the place of your normal visit to your primary care physician.  Please continue to see them as scheduled.

For those interested in volunteering

  • We welcome medical and non-medical volunteers to participate on the day of the event
  • We are proud that our collection of community volunteers and UCSF specialists can contribute their experience in their given fields.
  • Since 2009, our event has screened more than 5,000 student-athletes.
  • This event is made possible by the 500+ volunteers who have supported the program in past years.