providers at leitchfield pediatrics

A school physical isn’t just a formality. It’s an important opportunity to check in on your child’s health and development before they head into the classroom or onto the field. At Kentucky’s Leitchfield Pediatrics, we offer comprehensive school and sports physicals that ensure your child is ready to learn, grow, and stay active.

More Than Just a Requirement

Most schools and athletic programs require a physical before enrollment or participation. But these visits do more than satisfy paperwork. They’re a valuable checkpoint for growth, immunizations, vision and hearing, and overall well-being. Even if your child feels healthy, a school physical gives our providers the chance to detect potential concerns early, when they’re easier to treat.

What to Expect at a School Physical

Each physical at Leitchfield Pediatrics includes a full review of your child’s health history, a head-to-toe exam, and updates on any recommended immunizations. We’ll assess growth, blood pressure, heart and lung function, joint health, and more. If your child plays sports, we’ll pay special attention to injury prevention and safe participation.

We also use this time to talk with you and your child about nutrition, sleep habits, emotional wellness, and any health-related changes that might affect school performance or daily life.

Staying on Course With Vaccines and Development

School physicals help us ensure your child’s immunizations are current and age-appropriate. They also give us a chance to track development over time. This is especially helpful during times of transition, like starting kindergarten, entering middle school, or trying out for a team.

If we notice anything that needs more attention, we can help you follow up with care or referrals before the school year gets underway.

A Chance to Ask Questions

Whether you’re wondering about screen time, managing stress, or changes in your child’s mood or behavior, we welcome those conversations during school physicals. These visits allow families to talk openly about what’s going well, and where support might be needed.

When to Schedule

We recommend scheduling your child’s school physical at least a few weeks before the school year or sports season starts. This ensures plenty of time for paperwork and any follow-up care. Our team at Leitchfield Pediatrics makes it easy to get everything completed in one visit, but if we find something that could be a problem, we want there to be plenty of time for it to be treated.

School Physicals Support Their Success

At Leitchfield Pediatrics, we care about more than just test scores or athletic achievements. We care about your child’s full potential, physically, emotionally, and socially. School physicals are a simple but powerful way to support that journey.

Call the Leitchfield, Kentucky, office of Dr. John Evans, Dr. Anthony Smith, Dr. Jessika Young-Purcell, and Dr. Elizabeth Stivers today at (270) 259-5641 to schedule your child’s school or sports physical.