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Article A231-1 of the French Sports Code

Production of the medical certificate referred to in article L. 231-2-3 for the disciplines listed in article D. 231-1-5 is subject to a medical examination carried out by any medical doctor with specific skills, where applicable, in accordance with the recommendations of the French Society of Exercise and Sports Medicine. This medical examination has the following characteristics: 1° For mountaineering above an altitude of 2,500 metres: – particular attention is…

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Article A231-3 of the French Sports Code

Within two months of their first registration on the list of top-level athletes and annually for subsequent registrations, top-level athletes must undergo : 1° A medical examination carried out by a sports doctor, including : a) A clinical examination including questioning and a physical examination in accordance with the recommendations of the French Society of Exercise and Sports Medicine; b) A dietary assessment and nutritional advice; c) A psychological assessment…

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Article A231-4 of the French Sports Code

The content and implementation of medical surveillance for U23 athletes and athletes in the national teams mentioned in article L. 221-2 must take into account: 1° The age of the athlete ; 2° The athlete’s training load; 3° The specific physical demands of the sport; 4° The morbidity and risks inherent in the sport.

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Article A231-5 of the French Sports Code

No later than two months following the recruitment of salaried professional athletes, and annually thereafter, they shall undergo the examinations provided for in article A. 231-3. In addition, the delegated sports federations or professional leagues may require additional medical examinations, adapted to their sport and at a frequency that they determine.

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