In the PPE process, what is the role of the licensed physician or medical professional?

• A. Conduct team selection
• B. Assess health, sign off on clearance or note restrictions, provide participation recommendations
• C. Manage fundraising
• D. Decide eligibility based on grades

Answer: (B)

In the PPE process, the medical professional’s job is to evaluate the athlete’s health and medical history, perform or supervise the physical examination, and determine whether the athlete can participate. They sign off on clearance or note any restrictions, and they provide participation recommendations to guide safe involvement in sport. This might include limiting certain activities, recommending follow-up or additional testing, or stating that rest or treatment is needed before returning to full participation. This role is about medical readiness and risk management so athletes can compete safely.

Other tasks described—conducting team selection, managing fundraising, or deciding eligibility based on grades—are administrative or academic and aren’t part of the medical clearance process.