As families prepare for another school year, calendars quickly fill with sports practices, band rehearsals, Scout activities, and back-to-school checklists. One important item that shouldn’t be left until the last minute is your child’s school or sports physical.
At Primary Health Partners, we make the process simple, convenient, and stress-free. Sports physicals are included in your membership at no additional cost, and our convenient scheduling means you can get your student cleared before the season even starts. We believe preventive care should fit your family’s busy schedule, with no runaround, no extra bills, and no last-minute panic.
Schedule Early to Avoid the Rush
One of the biggest pieces of advice Dr. Brad Burget shares with parents is simple: don’t wait.
“As soon as you know your child needs a physical, go ahead and schedule it,” says Dr. Burget. “It’s always better to complete the physcials early and get the paperwork turned in before the rush.”
Plan for an annual physical if your child is participating in:
- School athletics
- Marching band
- Cheerleading
- Scouts
- Other extracurricular activities
Scheduling early gives your family one less thing to worry about as school approaches.
What Happens During a School or Sports Physical?
A school physical is much more than checking a box on a form.
At Primary Health Partners, every physical includes a comprehensive evaluation to help ensure your child is healthy and ready to participate safely.
During the visit, your provider may:
- Review your child’s medical history
- Discuss family health history
- Check height, weight, blood pressure, and vital signs
- Perform a vision screening
- Complete a heart and cardiovascular exam
- Evaluate muscle strength, flexibility, and joint function
- Discuss previous injuries or medical concerns
“Our goal is to catch anything that could affect your child’s ability to safely participate,” Dr. Burget explains. “If we do identify something that needs additional evaluation, we’ll help coordinate the appropriate referral so your child receives the care they need.”
The Primary Health Partners Difference
One of the biggest advantages of receiving a sports physical at Primary Health Partners is that your provider already knows your child.
Instead of visiting a walk-in clinic where a provider is meeting your family for the first time, your child is seen by a physician who understands their medical history and provides ongoing care throughout the year.
“Most places charge between $25 and $50 for a sports physical,” says Dr. Burget. “It’s often with someone who doesn’t know your child and is simply completing the paperwork. At Primary Health Partners, your child’s sports physical is included with their membership at no additional cost, and it’s completed by the physician who cares for them year after year.”
That continuity of care allows providers to recognize changes over time, answer questions, and help families make informed decisions about their child’s health.
Back-to-School Care Goes Beyond Sports Physicals
The start of a new school year is also an ideal time to schedule your child’s annual wellness visit.
During a well-child or adolescent visit, your provider looks beyond physical health.
“We’re evaluating your child, not just physically, but emotionally, socially, and academically,” Dr. Burget says. “We’re asking questions and looking for opportunities to help set your child up for success.”
These visits may include:
- Annual wellness exams
- Growth and development monitoring
- Vaccine discussions
- Age-appropriate health screenings
- Mental and emotional wellness conversations
- School readiness guidance
Even if your child seems perfectly healthy, annual preventive visits remain an important part of supporting their long-term health and development.
Healthcare Designed Around Busy Families
At Primary Health Partners, convenience is one of the biggest benefits of membership.
Families have access to:
- Quick appointment scheduling
- In-person visits
- Telehealth appointments
- Video visits
- Direct communication with their healthcare team
“If your family has several sick kids and coming into the office feels overwhelming, we can often meet you where you are,” says Dr. Burget. “Whether that’s seeing you in your vehicle, scheduling a telehealth visit, or bringing you into the clinic, we’re happy to help however we can.”
Get Ready for the School Year with Confidence
Back-to-school season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
By scheduling your child’s school or sports physical early, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re ready for the classroom, the playing field, the stage, or their next Scout adventure.
For the 2026-27 school year, many Oklahoma schools and activity programs use Rank One to collect and manage physical documentation. Once your child’s OSSAA Physical Form is completed and signed by their PHP physician, you can upload it directly through the Rank One parent portal, eliminating the need to hand-deliver paperwork or track down the right office contact. Your child’s school receives it instantly, and you can check it off the list.
At Primary Health Partners, sports and school physicals are included at no additional cost with your child’s membership, making it easy to prioritize preventive care without the extra expense.
Ready to schedule your child’s physical?
Contact your Primary Health Partners clinic today at 405-805-6341 to book an appointment and check one more item off your back-to-school checklist. Your healthcare team is here to help your child stay healthy, active, and ready for a successful school year.
About Brad Burget
Dr. Brad Burget is a board-certified physician in both internal medicine and pediatrics at Primary Health Partners NE Edmond. He is known for his thorough, unhurried approach to care and his genuine investment in every patient he serves, from sports physicals and well-child visits to chronic condition management and everything in between.
Dr. Burget is now accepting new patients.
