KOC Offers Preparticipation Physical Evaluations May 17

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic continues its long tradition of offering preparticipation physical evaluations for high school students to allow participation in athletics through the summer and upcoming school year. KOC, the region’s leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, has offered this service for more than 35 years as part of its mission to keep student athletes healthy and safe.

The one-day clinic will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the West and Powell office locations.
Find the details here.

The evaluations cost just $15, payable by cash or check, and are available to incoming high school freshmen through seniors in all sports for the summer through the 2025-2026 school year.

“We want to offer busy parents a convenient and affordable way to help their students prepare for summer and school activities,” said Dr. Greg Mathien, a KOC sports medicine surgeon and team physician for the Tennessee Volunteers. “As part of our role as sports medicine leaders, we are always looking for ways to encourage student athletes and the community to be healthy, active and engaged.”

No appointment is needed for the physical exams, but there is a schedule by school, which can be found below or by clicking here.

Parents or guardians will also be asked to complete documents including history and consent, concussion, and sudden cardiac arrest forms ahead of the visit. Those can be downloaded here.

The purpose of the evaluation is to meet the requirements for participation set by the Tennessee Secondary Athletic Association (TSSAA). It is not designed to replace comprehensive health evaluations by an individual’s doctor. If, during the exam, a provider detects a potentially hazardous condition, further evaluation by the athlete’s personal physician may be required before participation would be recommended.

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic has a longstanding history supporting local athletes with KOC doctors serving as team physicians for area high schools and post-secondary institutions including the University of Tennessee, Carson Newman University, Maryville College, Lincoln Memorial University and Johnson University. KOC providers also support professional teams including the Knoxville Smokies, One Knoxville Sporting Club and the Knoxville Ice Bears.

May 17, 2025

KOC West Office

260 Fort Sanders West Blvd. Building 6, Knoxville TN

KOC West School Schedule
8 a.m.	Farragut
8:30 a.m.	Catholic/CAK
9 a.m.	South Doyle
9:30 a.m.	Lenoir City/Webb
10 a.m.	Bearden
10:30 a.m.	Grace
11 a.m.	Hardin Valley
11:30 a.m.	Concord
12 p.m.	Karns

KOC Powell Office

7750 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN

KOC Powell School Schedule
8 a.m.	Knox Central
8:30 a.m.	Fulton/FBA
9 a.m.	West
9:30 a.m.	Carter/Career Magnet/STEM
10 a.m.	Powell
10:30 a.m.	Austin East/Berean
11 a.m.	Halls
11:30 a.m.	Campbell County/ Anderson County
12 p.m.	Gibbs

Cost: $15 cash or check.
No debit/credit cards.