Sports Physicals in Longview, TX
Texas Primary Care Associates provides sports physicals for middle school, high school, college, club and adult athletes at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview, TX. The exam checks the heart, lungs, joints, vision and past injuries, and your UIL or league form is completed during the visit. Walk in Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
New patients welcome. Most major insurance, including BCBS, UnitedHealthcare and Ambetter
What is a sports physical?
A sports physical, also called a pre-participation physical evaluation, checks that it is safe for an athlete to train and compete. It focuses on the heart, lungs, bones, joints and muscles, and looks for past injuries or conditions that could flare up during sports.
In Texas, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires a pre-participation physical before certain years of high school athletics, and many school districts and leagues require one each year. At Texas Primary Care Associates, your provider completes and signs the form during the visit.
- Height, weight, blood pressure and pulse
- Vision check
- Heart, lung, joint and posture exam
- UIL, school, club or camp forms completed and signed
Sports physicals for every level
Texas Primary Care Associates completes sports physicals for athletes of many ages and sports.
Middle school athletes
Physicals for students starting school sports, with district forms completed.
School physicalsHigh school (UIL)
UIL pre-participation physical evaluation forms for Texas high school sports.
School formsCollege & adult athletes
Physicals for college programs, adult leagues and fitness events.
Adult physicalsAthletes with asthma or allergies
A review of inhalers, allergy plans and exercise-related symptoms.
Asthma symptomsHow a sports physical works
A sports physical is quick and focused on safe play.
Fill out the history form
Complete the medical history section of your form at home. For minors, a parent signs it.
Vitals and vision
Height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and a vision check.
Focused exam
Your provider checks the heart, lungs, joints, muscles and posture and asks about past injuries.
Form signed
If everything looks good, the form is signed. If not, your provider explains next steps.
Is a sports physical the same as an annual physical?
Not quite. A sports physical is focused on safe play, while an annual physical looks at overall health.
| Sports physical | Annual physical | School physical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Clear an athlete to play safely | Check overall health, screenings and vaccines | Confirm a child is healthy for school or camp |
| Focus of the exam | Heart, lungs, joints, muscles and past injuries | Head-to-toe exam and health history | Growth, vision, hearing and general health |
| Lab work | Usually not needed | Often, based on age and risk | Usually not needed |
| Forms | UIL, school or league form | Usually none | School or daycare form |
Preparing for your sports physical
Schedule the sports physical at least a few weeks before the season starts. That leaves time for follow-up if the exam finds something that needs attention, such as high blood pressure, a heart murmur or an old injury that has not healed.
What to bring
- Your UIL, school or league form, with the history section completed and signed by a parent for minors
- Your insurance card and a photo ID for the parent or adult athlete
- Glasses or contacts
- A list of medicines, including inhalers or allergy medicine
- Notes on past injuries, surgeries or concussions
Questions your provider will ask
The history part of the physical is one of the most important steps. Your provider will ask about fainting or chest pain during exercise, shortness of breath, past concussions, broken bones, and whether anyone in the family had heart problems or died suddenly at a young age. Honest answers help keep athletes safe.
Texas UIL requirements
UIL requires a pre-participation physical evaluation before certain years of high school athletics, plus a medical history form each year. Schools and districts can require more, so check your school’s athletic packet. The current UIL forms are available on the UIL website.
Insurance and cost
Texas Primary Care Associates accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare and Ambetter. Coverage for sports physicals varies by plan. Call (903) 230-9811 to ask about coverage before your visit.
Explore related care at our clinic
- School physicals
- Annual physical exams
- Asthma symptoms
- Allergy testing
- Walk-in clinic
- Sprains, strains and sick visits
- Preventive care
- Primary care
Sources
- Athletics Forms, University Interscholastic League (UIL)
- Sports Injuries, MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Concussion, MedlinePlus
- Asthma, MedlinePlus
Last updated October 9, 2026 by Texas Primary Care Associates.
Sports physicals with our providers
Student and adult athletes are seen by the same primary care team that handles sick visits and checkups.
Gloria Montes
Provides primary care for adults, adolescents and children, with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.
NPI 1992375646
Steven Thompson, M.D.
Graduate of New York Medical College, caring for adults with acute illnesses and long-term conditions.
“Everyone at this office is always helpful and kind. They’re quick and efficient as well. I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes to be seen.”
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Call 911 or go to the nearest ER if an athlete has:
- Fainting during or right after exercise
- Chest pain or a racing heartbeat during exercise
- A head injury with confusion, vomiting or a worsening headache
- Trouble breathing that does not improve with rest or an inhaler
- A possible broken bone or a joint that looks out of place
Warning signs based on MedlinePlus: Concussion and MedlinePlus: Sports Injuries.
Sports physical questions we hear most
Quick answers for athletes and parents in Longview.
Still have questions?
Our front desk can answer questions about visits and confirm your insurance before you come in.
Call (903) 230-9811Do you do sports physicals for walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview. You can also call (903) 230-9811 to schedule.
Do you complete UIL physical forms?
Yes. Bring your UIL pre-participation physical evaluation form with the history section completed, and your provider will complete and sign it during the visit.
What should I bring to a sports physical?
Bring your school or league form with the history section filled out and signed by a parent for minors, plus your insurance card, glasses or contacts, and a list of medicines.
Is a sports physical the same as an annual physical?
No. A sports physical focuses on safe participation in sports. An annual physical is a broader preventive checkup. Ask if you want both at the same visit.
When should my child get a sports physical?
At least a few weeks before the season starts, so there is time for follow-up if anything needs attention. Check your school or league for its exact requirements.
Do you do physicals for adult athletes?
Yes. Adults can get physicals for leagues, races, college programs and other events. Bring any required form.
What insurance do you accept?
The clinic accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare and Ambetter. Coverage for sports physicals varies, so call to verify.
What if my athlete is not cleared?
Your provider will explain why and what comes next, such as a follow-up visit, a test or a referral to a specialist, so your athlete can return to play when it is safe.
Get your sports physical in Longview
Texas Primary Care Associates
705 E Marshall Ave, Suite 3001, Medical Building Plaza #3
Longview, TX 75601
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (walk-ins welcome)
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
- Phone
- (903) 230-9811
- Fax
- (903) 653-1431
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Get cleared to play
Texas Primary Care Associates provides sports physicals Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview. Walk in with your form.