Pre-participation Sports Exam for General & Special Needs Population (2020)

Pre-participation Sports Exam for General & Special Needs Population (2020) is organized by New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP). 

Course opens: 09/01/2019
Course expires: 08/31/2020

Available credit:
• 1.00 AAFP Prescribed
• 1.00 Attendance

Overview:
This course provides an overview of the requirements to conduct a pre-participation physical for young athletes, specifically those participating in Special Olympics.

Learning Objectives:
• Detect conditions that may limit participation
• Detect conditions that may lead to injury
• Meet legal and insurance requirements
• Assess athlete’s general health
• Counsel athlete on health-related issues
• Assess growth & development
• Assess fitness level & performance