Sports and school physicals are pretty similar to other physical exams, so a medical professional will typically check the patient’s: • Personal health history and family health history (to look for any risks or recurring health issues) • Vaccination history (the professional may also offer any important vaccinations) • Vital signs (such as heart rate, weight, and blood pressure) • General body health (including eye, ear, nose, heart, lung, and skin health) • Speech and motor functions With sports and school physicals, a medical professional may also check for other things to make sure the patient is ready to proceed with playing a sport or attending a school.