Back-to-School Physicals
Help your child begin the school year healthy, confident and ready to participate. Instant Urgent Care provides convenient school and sports physicals, medical-history review, physical examinations and required form completion at our San Jose, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale clinics.
Bring all school or sports forms to your visit.
(408) 687-4806
Find Your Nearest Instant Urgent Care Location
Visit San Jose, Santa Clara or Sunnyvale for a convenient school or sports physical.
Instant Urgent Care — San Jose
San Jose, CA 95111
Instant Urgent Care — Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Instant Urgent Care — Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
A Healthy Start To The New School Year
A back-to-school physical gives a healthcare provider an opportunity to review your child's overall health before classes and school activities begin. Many schools, districts and sports programs require completed health forms before enrollment or participation.
The visit also creates time to discuss growth, development, medicines, allergies, previous injuries and concerns that could affect learning or activity.
Instant Urgent Care provides school and sports physicals throughout the year, with pediatric, primary-care and urgent-care follow-up available when needed.
What A Back-to-School Physical May Include
The exact examination depends on age, history, school requirements and intended activities.
Medical-History Review
Previous illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medicines and family history.
Growth & Vital Signs
Height, weight, pulse and blood pressure as appropriate for age.
Physical Examination
General health, heart, lungs, abdomen, skin and relevant systems.
Vision & Hearing
Basic review may identify concerns affecting learning or participation.
Musculoskeletal Check
Joints, strength, flexibility and previous sports-injury review.
Heart & Breathing
Review of symptoms or history that may affect physical activity.
Immunization Review
Bring available vaccine records for documentation review.
Sports Participation
Assessment of readiness and any restrictions or follow-up needed.
Form Completion
Bring every required school, sports or camp form.
How The Physical Works
Bring Your Forms
Bring paperwork, vaccine records, identification and insurance details.
Review Health History
Discuss medicines, allergies, illnesses, injuries and family concerns.
Complete The Exam
Your child receives an age-appropriate examination and screening.
Receive Next Steps
Forms are completed when appropriate, with referrals if needed.
What Parents Should Bring
Complete information helps the provider finish the exam and paperwork efficiently. Requirements can differ by district, sports league or camp.
Complete parent or guardian sections before arrival and bring the original paperwork.
For chronic conditions, previous injuries or emergency medicines, bring relevant records so the provider can understand the full situation.
More Than A One-Time School Form
If the physical identifies an illness, rash, stomach concern, respiratory symptom, injury or another issue, Instant Urgent Care can provide pediatric, primary-care or urgent-care follow-up.
A school physical generally requires an in-person examination. Telemedicine may help with selected follow-up questions when a hands-on exam is not required.
Conditions We Can Also Evaluate
Convenient care when your child is not feeling well.
- ✓Colds and flu-like illness
- ✓Skin rashes and irritation
- ✓Stomach aches and minor infections
- ✓Minor cuts and injuries
Convenient Physicals For Busy Families
Year-Round Availability
School and sports physicals are available throughout the year.
Walk-In Access
Walk-ins are welcome based on capacity, with online booking available.
Form Support
Our team completes required healthcare sections when appropriate.
Ongoing Care
Pediatric, primary and urgent care are available for follow-up concerns.
Have School Forms That Need To Be Completed?
Bring all paperwork and available health records to your child's visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Child's Physical Today
Visit San Jose, Santa Clara or Sunnyvale and bring all required school or sports forms.
(408) 687-4806