Physical Exam Requirements for Belding Area Schools Student Athletes
(reprinted from page 30 of the MHSAA Handbook, 2007-08)

SECTION 3—Physical Examinations
SECTION 3—No student shall be eligible to represent a high school for whom there is
not on file in the offices of the superintendent or principal or athletic director of that
school, statements for the current school year certifying that (1) the student has passed a
physical examination and is physically able to compete in athletic tryouts, practices and
contests and (2) effective Aug. 1, 2008, there has been consent for disclosure to the
MHSAA of information otherwise protected by FERPA and HIPPA for the purpose of
determining eligibility for interscholastic athletics.

Interpretations—SECTION 3
16. The physical examination form must be signed by the M.D., D.O., Physician’s Assistant,
or Nurse Practitioner who administers the physical examination.

17. A school may use a locally created physical examination card and consent form or
MHSAA Form A in complying with this Section; but in all instances there must be at least
(a) a signed statement by the medical examiner (M.D., D.O., Physician’s Assistant, or
Nurse Practitioner) that the student is physically able to compete in the athletic activity
concerned and (b) effective Aug. 1, 2008, a signed statement by the parent or guardian or
18 year-old student for consent to the disclosure to the MHSAA of information otherwise
protected by FERPA and HIPPA for the purpose of determining eligibility for interscholastic
athletics.

18. Athletic equipment should not be issued and students must not be allowed to try out or
practice until an acceptable signed statement of physical examination and consent has
been provided. Consent form effective date is Aug 1, 2008.

19. A statement for the current school year is interpreted as any physical examination given
on or after April 15 of the previous school year.

20. In cases of serious injury or extended illness, students should be re-examined by a physician
(M.D. or D.O) before again being allowed to compete.

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