Playing sports is a great way to have fun and stay fit. And anyone who has played sports knows that you have to pay some extra attention to your health. If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you’re in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play. Sports physicals aren’t just for kids. Even sports superstars need to go to the doctor to make sure they are healthy and strong before they hit the field.
• Measure your height
• Check your weight
• Take your blood pressure
• Listen to your heart and lungs
• Feel your abdomen
• Look in your ears, nose, and throat
• Check your eyesight
• Test how strong and flexible you are
If you’re looking for more advice or simply want some useful ideas for keeping kids fit and healthy: Surfing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing - this is the perfect time of year to test out the water. These three sports offer the ideal combination of being fun and good for fitness. The British weather still can’t be relied upon, so a summer wetsuit - bought or hired - will enable children to spend longer in the water. Swimming, tennis, bouling, cycling, skaiting, ice-hockey, cross-country, baseball….
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