What is a physical?

[Michael_6]

I live in australia and have never herd of or had a physical, so I am wondering if people would be able to describe what it feels like and what is involved?

[Jhonnyp777]

Some school sports in the US require the student that want to participate in the those sports need to undergo a physical ( only of you play on the school team). Straight and simply the doctor will check you out from head to toe. Literally. They will check that you are physically fit to undergo the sport you are interested in playing. Blood and pee samples maybe requested. Your penis will be check to make sure it is growing properly and is free from any harmful diseases.

[chicohunter]

Some school sports in the US require the student that want to participate in the those sports need to undergo a physical ( only of you play on the school team). Straight and simply the doctor will check you out from head to toe. Literally. They will check that you are physically fit to undergo the sport you are interested in playing. Blood and pee samples maybe requested. Your penis will be check to make sure it is growing properly and is free from any harmful diseases.

Exactly

[Plasma]

You just go to the doctor and they check you out to make sure you wont get hurt whilst playing sports

[MartyG]

I live in australia and have never herd of or had a physical,

Have you ever been to a family doctor for anything? Maybe called a "checkup" ?

A "physical" isn't really much more than a doctor quickly checking you over; listening to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope.....checking your blood pressure with another device that I forget the name of.....He probably will ask you to undress while he checks your testicles and penis (nothing more than a look-see and a quick feel...)

As others have said...there might be a blood and urine test; he might have you lie on the exam table on your back and give your tummy a bit of a kneading.....(pressing and poking); he'll probably ask briefly about what your poops are like.....

That's about it. Essentially painless; takes only a few minutes. Gives you peace of mind; gives you a base to compare against as you get older.

[batwomr.smithshane]

Cant say it any better

[Michael_6]

Thanks for all the answers

[crispxtra]

A physical is just an appointment once a year with your doctor where they just check your basics to make sure not sick. they take ur blood and check your genitals for lumps and test your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. just to make sure your healthy so that they could catch something early if u happen to be sick but dnt realize it yet.