PREP Audio - The Pre-Participation Exam
June 2011, Volume 6, No. 6

The Pre-Participation-Exam

The Pre-Participation-Exam

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the effectiveness and timing of the pre-participation sport exam.
  • Outline potential disqualifications for athletes in the pre-participation exam.
  • Recognize the roles of electrocardiography, echocardiography, and neuropsychiatric testing as part of the pre-participation visit.
  • Advise on appropriate strength training and the importance of one sport specialization.
  • Describe the risks of a past history of concussion or missing organs.
  • Determine who should be screened for sickle cell trait.
The Pre-Participation-Exam

David T. Bernhardt, MD, FAAP

Dr. Bernhardt disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

The Pre-Participation-Exam

Teri Metcalfe McCambridge, MD, FAAP

Dr. Metcalfe disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

The Pre-Participation-Exam

Jordan Metzl, MD, FAAP

Dr. Metzl disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.