Why are school physicals important? This is a question many parents may find themselves asking as they have to take their child in for another school physical. Physicals are important for a varied of reasons. First, they can help detect health issues early, which is also the best measure when treating a chronic or serious condition. Physicians will test things like blood pressure and vision. Both of which are best treated early, and can negatively impact performance. Another issue is the general health of kid’s in today’s society. Research from the United States Department of Agriculture showed that only 2% …