All Incoming and transfer athletes must have a pre-participation exam (sport physical) prior to beginning their athletic career at NSU. This must be completed within 6 months of when the athlete will begin practicing with their respective team. The physical form (linked above) should be completed and signed by the athlete’s physician.
Once the form is completed it should be uploaded to the student-athletes ATS profile. If they have trouble uploading it, it can be scanned and faxed to the Athletic Department with Attention to NSU Sports Medicine at the following number, 605-626-2238 or scanned and emailed to the corresponding Athletic Trainer according to the team they will be playing on. If the athlete does not have a physician, they are able to see in a timely manner, and/or needs assistance scheduling an exam, he/she should call the Athletic Training room, or reach out via email to their respective sports Athletic Trainer. Please provide a copy of the entire physical form (History, Supplemental History, Physical Exam, and Clearance pages) to the Northern State University Sport Medicine Department.
Additional Medical Documentation: If you have had any medical testing (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ECHO, Bone scan) or surgeries, within the last year. Please provide us with the date of the injury/test in addition to a copy of the test report/surgical report for any injuries you may have had within the last calendar year. This information can be obtained from the physician who provided you care.
This information can be faxed/mailed to:
NSU Sports Medicine
1200 S. Jay St.
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Fax #: (605) 626-2238
Sickle Cell Trait Test Mandate: The NCAA mandates all student-athletes participating in athletics have knowledge of their sickle cell trait status. Athletes have the following options: 1) show proof of sickle cell testing done at birth 2) have a physician conduct a new blood test to check for the sickle cell trait and provide results. NSU student athletes will provide this information either by uploading it to their ATS profile under the Sickle Cell tab or by having the physician’s office fax it to NSU Sports medicine.
Health Insurance: All student athletes are required to have primary health insurance which specifically covers athletic injuries. Student athletes are not eligible to participate in any supervised athletic team activity without verification of this insurance. Please note that the University DOES NOT pay for medical expenses associated with athletic activities. Medical bills are the responsibility of the student athlete.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: If you have been diagnosed with ADHD and are currently taking medication, the NCAA requires you to have your attending physician fill out the ADHD Exempt Form and provide the required documentation. The document is needed in case you are selected for random drug testing while participating in intercollegiate sports. You can load this directly to ATS yourself or give it to your athletic trainer.
Concussion Testing: Incoming athletes will complete SWAY for baseline concussion testing. This test falls in line with the NCAA concussion policy and requirements. This will be done either upon your arrival to campus or when your team meets with its respective Athletic Trainer. SWAY is completed using an application on your phone. Please have it downloaded before starting the test. Below is the link for the application.
