For Summit Families
Sports Physicals for Summit, NJ Athletes
Quick, affordable sports physicals for Summit student athletes — walk in, get the NJ-approved forms completed, and leave in about 30 minutes. Sage Urgent Care is a 7-minute drive from downtown Summit on Springfield Avenue, open 7 days a week, no appointment needed. Self-pay rate is $50.
Convenient for Summit families
Sage Urgent Care is at 369 Springfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights — about 2 miles from Summit High School and a short drive from anywhere in Summit. Take Springfield Avenue south through New Providence, or hop on Route 24 to Mountain Avenue. We see student athletes from Summit High School, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Oratory Prep, Kent Place, and the Summit YMCA athletic programs every season.
New Jersey requires a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) every 365 days for student athletes. The form — the NJ Department of Education Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form (often called the "blue form") — must be completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant. We complete this form for you the same visit.
What a sports physical at Sage includes:
- Health history review (you can fill out the parent/guardian portion in advance)
- Vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, BMI
- Vision screening
- Heart and lung exam (auscultation)
- Abdominal exam
- Musculoskeletal screening (joints, flexibility, strength)
- Discussion of any concerns — concussion history, recent injuries, supplements, mental health
- Sign-off on the NJ-approved athletic participation form
When to schedule (Summit sports timing)
- Fall sports (football, soccer, cross-country, field hockey, tennis): Get the physical by mid-August. Summit High School typically starts pre-season around August 15–20.
- Winter sports (basketball, wrestling, swimming, indoor track): Get the physical by early November.
- Spring sports (baseball, lacrosse, softball, golf, spring track): Get the physical by late February.
- Year-round/club athletes: Schedule for whenever your current physical expires — they're only valid for 365 days.
What happens at the visit
- Check in. Bring the partially-completed school physical form (the parent/guardian history section), insurance card if using insurance, and your athlete.
- Vital signs. Brief screening with our medical assistant.
- Provider exam. A physician completes the full exam and reviews the health history.
- Form sign-off. The form is signed and stamped before you leave.
- Follow-up only if needed. Most athletes are cleared on the spot. Rarely, a finding (heart murmur, blood pressure issue) requires further evaluation before clearance.
Why Sage for Summit athletes
$50 self-pay rate
Transparent flat-rate pricing for the physical. No surprise bills, no $150 office visit charge tacked on.
7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM
Walk in on a Saturday morning before practice or after work on a weekday. We work around your schedule.
Same-day form completion
You leave with the signed, stamped form in hand. No "we'll mail it" or "come back next week."
Same provider, year over year
Local independent clinic — not a high-turnover chain. Same providers see your athlete each season.
Driving directions from Summit to Sage
From Summit High School (125 Kent Place Blvd): Head south on Kent Place Boulevard, turn right onto Springfield Avenue. Continue about 2.5 miles through New Providence into Berkeley Heights. Sage is at 369 Springfield Avenue on the right, with parking on-site. Drive time is typically 7–10 minutes.
From downtown Summit (Springfield Ave & Maple St): Continue west on Springfield Avenue through New Providence into Berkeley Heights. About 3 miles, 8 minutes. Sage is on the right with a clearly marked entrance and free parking.
Sports Physicals for Summit — FAQs
At Sage Urgent Care, our self-pay rate for a school sports physical is $50. If you use insurance, your cost will depend on your plan — most insurance covers preventive care visits but specific sports physical coverage varies. Call your plan or ask at check-in.
Yes. We complete the full NJ Department of Education Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form (the standard "blue form") and the accompanying Cardiac Pre-Participation History Form. Both are signed and stamped before you leave.
No appointment needed — Sage is a walk-in clinic, 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. Coming on a weekday morning typically has the shortest wait. Saturday mornings during back-to-school season are our busiest time, so plan accordingly.
About 30 minutes total, including check-in and the exam itself. Most families are in and out in under 45 minutes even on busier days.
Yes — we see student athletes from Summit High School (Hilltoppers), Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Oratory Prep, Kent Place School, and Summit-area club teams every season. The NJ-approved physical form we complete is accepted by all NJ schools.
Bring documentation from the treating provider if available. Most controlled conditions don't affect athletic clearance. We document the condition on the form and work with the school's athletic trainer when needed.
Yes — one NJ-approved physical covers all sports the athlete plays during that 365-day window. You don't need a separate physical for each season or each sport.
The school physical form (parent/guardian sections completed if possible), insurance card if using insurance, payment method if self-pay ($50), a list of current medications, and a record of any significant injuries or medical conditions.
Yes. Camp physicals follow the same exam process and we complete most standard camp forms. If your camp has a specific form, bring it.
Sage accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS Horizon NJ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Network status depends on your specific plan. Call your insurance to confirm coverage for a sports physical at "Sage Urgent Care, Berkeley Heights NJ."
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Schedule your physical or walk in today
Sage Urgent Care is open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM. Most physicals are completed in 30 minutes or less.
This article is for informational purposes only. If your athlete is having any active medical concerns, please discuss with their primary care provider.
Authoritative sources: NJ Dept. of Education: Athletic Pre-Participation, NJSIAA: Sports Medicine Resources, AAP: Preparticipation Physical Evaluation