As a new athlete to Central Methodist University, you are required to have a physical exam before participation in Eagle Athletics. In order to allow the CMU medical staff to understand your health and to ensure a thorough physical, this exam must be completed by the CMU team physicians (a high school physical or physical from a personal physician will not be accepted). The CMU physical is part of the student-athlete sports medicine fee. The physicals are scheduled for the beginning of the season and coordinated with the team schedule.
The medical history portion of the exam is extremely important. Please look at the medical conditions listed below. If you have experienced any of these conditions, come prepared with paperwork that documents the condition and clears you for participation. (x-rays, MRI’s, operative reports, physician notes). It is important that you know the date of injuries, dates and descriptions of surgeries, etc. If the physicians are unsure of any of your history, they will require notes from your physician. This may delay your participation in CMU athletics.
- Concussions, Loss of Consciousness, or Head/Neck Injury
- Fractures or Dislocations
- Severe Muscle Strains or Ligament Sprains
- Surgeries that may affect athletic participation
- Allergies or Allergic Reactions
- Family History of Heart Disease or other disorder (High BP, Diabetes, etc)
- Conditions or disorders involving major organ systems
- Cancer
- Heart condition (*bring physician clearance and documentation of diagnostic testing)
- Asthma
The Athletic Training Staff at Central Methodist University wants to make athletic participation as safe as possible for the athletes. If, during your physical exam, our Team Physicians feels that you have a medical condition or injury that puts you at risk, you will not be allowed to participate until your safety can be assured. This may require information from your physician, diagnostic testing, x-rays, EKGs, or a visit to a specialist. Although this situation is rare, you must understand that since your condition is pre-existing and not a result of participation in CMU athletics, you will be responsible for any bills that result from this testing. We will do our best to help you work with your insurance company to coordinate payment.
