Professional Kinesiologist

Every Professional Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. Satisfy our Course Requirement Checklist and Core Course Descriptions.

2. Complete a 4-year Canadian (or equivalent) degree in kinesiology or related field.

3. Be of good moral character and are in good professional standing with no past or pending legal allegations.

 

Documents Required

1. Course Requirement Checklist

   • University of Alberta

   • University of Calgary

   • University of Lethbridge

   • Mount Royal University

   • King's University

   • Other University

   • Please see Core Course & Practical Hour Descriptions for more information

2. Practical Hour Requirement

   • Practical Hour Requirement Checklist

3. Official Transcripts

   • Direct Email: admin@albertakinesiology.ca (ex: MyCreds)

   • Direct Mail: P.O. Box 4358, Edmonton, AB, T6E 4T3

   • Include all institutions attended for your degree

4. Proof of Degree Completion:

   • Scanned copy/picture of your official degree, OR 

   • Program completion letter

     • Request from your faculty advisor if applying prior to convocation date

5. Criminal Record Check

   • Sterling Backcheck

   • As per AKA-026, the AKA only accepts backchecks by Sterling

6. Professional Development Credits

   • Graduated within 5 years - No PDCs needed

   • Graduated 5+ years - 50 PDCs needed, add "Mature Applicant" requirements to your application. PDCs must be in a Kinesiology related field

   • Please see Professional Development Credits for more information

 

Benefits

• Practice: Kinesiologists have broad areas of practice to promote integration of latest evidence-based approaches through continuing education.

• Professional Liability Insurance: LMS Prolink is our insurance provider

  • Free legal advice extending beyond your Kinesiology practice.

• Career Advancement: Receive access to our latest opportunities for work, volunteering, and mentorship. Contact us if you'd like to volunteer with the AKA! 

• Discounts: Exclusive rates on courses, events, and conferences through our membership newsletter, and vendors discounts through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). 

• Physiotec: All Professional Kinesiologist members have free access to Physiotec for exercise programming with your clients. Once accepted, please email us to gain access.

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice. Acces will be avaiable under "Members" once you are an accepted member. 

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on latest news and updates on the Kinesiology practice in the province.

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA in your practice, job searching, and event collaboration. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance. 

• Voting Rights: In AGMs, surveys and special meetings to shape the future of Kinesiology in Alberta.

Base Fee: $345 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee, $50.00 Application Fee and $45.00 CKA Fee)

Non-Practicing AKA Member
Every Non-Professional Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. This is for individuals on medical leave, for example maternity leave, or in a professional management position in kinesiology.

2. Not be in search of employment or engaged in the practice of kinesiology in Alberta as defined by our Scope of Practice and thus do not require professional liability insurance as a Kinesiologist.

3. Satisfy our Course Requirement Checklist and Core Course Descriptions.

4. Complete a 4-year Canadian (or equivalent) degree in kinesiology or related field.

5. Be of good moral character and are in good professional standing with no past or pending legal allegations.

 

Documents Required

Course Requirement Checklist

1. University of Alberta

2. University of Calgary

3. University of Lethbridge

4. Mount Royal University

5. King's University

6. Other University

7. Please see Core Course Descriptions for more information

8. Practical Hour Requirement

   • Practical Hour Requirement Checklist

9. Official transcripts

   • Direct Email: admin@albertakinesiology.ca (ex: MyCreds)

   • Direct Mail: P.O. Box 4358, Edmonton, AB, T6E 4T3

   • Include all institutions attended for your degree

10. Proof of Degree Completion:

    • Scanned copy/picture of your official degree, OR 

    • Program completion letter

      • Request from your faculty advisor if applying prior to convocation date

11. Criminal Record Check

    • Sterling Backcheck

    • As per AKA-026, the AKA only accepts backchecks by Sterling

 

Benefits

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA in your practice or business, job posting/searching, and event collaboration. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance. 

• Career Advancement: Receive access to our latest opportunities for work, volunteering, and mentorship. Contact us if you'd like to volunteer with the AKA! 

• Discounts: Exclusive rates on courses, events, and conferences through our membership newsletter, and vendors discounts through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). 

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice. Acces will be avaiable under "Members" once you are an accepted member. 

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on latest news and updates on the Kinesiology practice in the province.

• Voting Rights: In AGMs, surveys and special meetings to shape the future of Kinesiology in Alberta. 

Base Fee: $225 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee and $50.00 Application Fee)

Student Member

Every Student Member with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. Student membership is intended for a student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in kinesiology recognized by the Association.

 

Benefits

• Opportunities: Work, remote volunteer, and leadership

  • Ask about our student representatives

• Practice: Transfer to a Practicing Student Membership for only $25

  • Email admin@albertakinesiology.ca for discount code

• Discounts: On courses, conferences and vendors

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Updates on practice in the province

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA

Base fee: $100 (including Membership Processing Fee)

Affiliate Member

Affiliate Membership is available to professionals from non-kinesiology related fields with an interest in joining the Alberta Kinesiology Association, or networking among Kinesiology professionals. 

1. We encourage Professors, Researchers, employers, or individuals passionate about Kinesiology to acquire this membership to stay informed on the profession and collaboration opportunities.

2. There are no requirements needed to attain or hold an Affiliate membership.

 

Benefits

• Communications: Stay informed of the practice;

• Opportunities: Remote volunteer positions with the AKA;

• Advocacy: For Kinesiology services in the practice province of Alberta;

• Networking: Have opportunity to meet and learn from professionals in the industry.

• Collaboration and Support from the AKA.

Base fee: $95

 

Practicing Student Member

Every Practicing Student Member with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. Completed a minimum of 2 years of study in an accredited kinesiology Program, Satisfy our Course Requirement Checklist and Core Course Descriptions.

2. Ability to practice under the Scope of Practice of a Professional AKA Kinesiologist under the direct supervision of a Professional AKA Kinesiologist.

3. Practicing Student Members may only deliver services that they have taken appropriate training and education for

4. The practicing student member is expected to refer clients to their supervisor or another health care professional when they are confronted with issues that fall outside their knowledge base.

5. A practicing student member agrees to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in relation to the Core Competency Profile.

 

Documents Required

1. Course Requirement Checklist

   • University of Alberta

   • University of Calgary

   • University of Lethbridge

   • Mount Royal University

   • King's University

   • Other University

   • Only the core courses are required. Please see Core Course Descriptions for more information

2. Unofficial transcript

   • Upload: Upload doucments in your appkcation

3. Professional Liability Insurance

   • Acquire Professional Liability Insurance through Prolink as part of the registration process.

   • If you face any challenges, please contact Prolink at: CKA@prolink.insure

1. Criminal Record Check

   • Sterling Backcheck

   • As per AKA-026, the AKA only accepts backchecks by Sterling

 

Benefits

• Practice: Scope of practice and affordable and high quality insurance plans with LMS Prolink

• Free legal advice from Trisura with Prolink - legal advice sought does not need to be tied to Kinesiology practice

• Opportunities: Work, remote volunteer (ask about our student representatives), and mentorship

• Physiotec: All Practicing Student members have free access to Physiotec - email admin@albertakinesiology.ca to request access

• Discounts: Courses, conferences and vendors

• Preferred rates: for AKA Courses

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Updates on practice in the province

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA

 

Base Fee: $175 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee, $50.00 Application)

Mature Professional Kinesiologist

Every Mature Professional Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. Gratduated greater than 5+ years ago from a 4-year Canadian (or equivalent) degree in kinesiology or related field .

2. Be of good moral character and are in good professional standing with no past or pending legal allegations.

 

Documents Required

1. Practical Hour Requirement

   • Practical Hour Requirement Checklist

2. Official transcripts

   • Direct Email: admin@albertakinesiology.ca (ex: MyCreds)

   • Direct Mail: P.O. Box 4358, Edmonton, AB, T6E 4T3

   • Include all institutions attended for your degree

3. Proof of degree completion:

   • Scanned copy/picture of your official degree

4. Criminal Record Check

   • Sterling Backcheck

   • As per AKA-026, the AKA only accepts backchecks by Sterling

5. Professional Development Credits

   • 50 PDCs needed, PDCs must be in a Kinesiology related field

   • Please see Professional Development Credits for more information

 

Benefits

• Practice: Kinesiologists have broad areas of practice to promote integration of latest evidence-based approaches through continuing education.

• Professional Liability Insurance: LMS Prolink is our insurance provider

  • Free legal advice extending beyond your Kinesiology practice.

• Career Advancement: Receive access to our latest opportunities for work, volunteering, and mentorship. Contact us if you'd like to volunteer with the AKA! 

• Discounts: Exclusive rates on courses, events, and conferences through our membership newsletter, and vendors discounts through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). 

• Physiotec: All Professional Kinesiologist members have free access to Physiotec for exercise programming with your clients. Once accepted, please email us to gain access.

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice. Acces will be avaiable under "Members" once you are an accepted member. 

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on latest news and updates on the Kinesiology practice in the province.

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA in your practice, job searching, and event collaboration. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance. 

• Voting Rights: In AGMs, surveys and special meetings to shape the future of Kinesiology in Alberta.

Base Fee: $345 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee, $50.00 Application Fee and $45.00 CKA Fee)

Professional Kinesiologist

1. Every Professional Kinesiologist with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

2. Satisfy our Course Requirement Checklist and Core Course Descriptions.

3. Complete a 4-year Canadian (or equivalent) degree in kinesiology or related field. OR,

4. Have all International academic records (high school and post-secondary) undergo a WES ICAP.

5. Be of good moral character and are in good professional standing with no past or pending legal allegations.

Documents Required

1. World Education Services (WES)

   • Have all academic records (high school and post-secondary) undergo a WES ICAP. 

2. Course Requirment Checklist

   • International University

3. Practical Hour Requirement 

   • Practical Hour Requirement Checklist

4. Criminal Record Check

   • Sterling Backcheck

   • As per AKA-026, the AKA only accepts backchecks by Sterling

5. Professional Development Credits

   • Graduated within 5 years - No PDCs needed

   • Graduated 5+ years - 50 PDCs needed, add "Mature Applicant" requirements to your application. PDCs must be in a Kinesiology related field

     • Please see Professional Development Credits for more information

 

Benfits

• Practice: Scope of practice and affordable and high-quality insurance plans with Prolink

• Free legal advice from Trisura with Prolink - legal advice sought does not need to be tied to Kinesiology practice

• Opportunities: Work, remote volunteer (ask about our student representatives), and mentorship

• Discounts: Courses, conferences and vendors

• Physiotec: All Professional Kinesiologist members have free access to Physiotec

• Preferred rates: for AKA Courses such as Functional Assessment of the Spine and Extremities

• Free Resources: Webinars, forms, resources and tools to help your practice;

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Updates on practice in the province;

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA

• Voting Rights: In AGMs, surveys and special meetings.

Base Fee: $345 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee, $50.00 Application Fee and $45.00 CKA Fee)

Expired Memberships 

For Expired Members that have allowed their memberships to expire beyond January 31 of the given renewal year and within 5 years must reactivate their membership by reapplying, by the following steps:

1. If you have been expired for 5+ years, you must reapply outlined under Mature applicant

2. If you have been expired for less than 5 years, you must reapply according to standard application requirements outlined under "Professional Kinesiologists".

   • Provide required documentation substituions outlined below:

     • "Copy of Degree" SUBSTITUTIONS FOR "Proof of previous membership" (ex: membership card)

     • "Course Checklist" SUBSTITUTIONS FOR "Proof of 10 PDCs" for each year expired (ex: 1.5 years = 15 PDCs)

Base Fee: $345 (including $25 Membership Processing Fee, $50.00 Application Fee and $45.00 CKA Fee)

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) - PEAK Program

The AKA has partnered up with NWP and this partnership is designed for applicants who want to challenge exams/courses when they fall short of our grade requirements. 

Steps to challenge an exam or take a course through independent study:

• Apply to the college (open studies is fine).
• Make a note that you are going to be doing a self-study course or challenging an exam through PEAK
• Once the application is complete Student Services will reach out to the PEAK Department
• PEAK will then complete the form and get the course started with you

Application for Challenge Examination

For more information about the program, see Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Effective January 1st, 2022, a criminal record check (CRC) will be required for all applicants.

New Applicants

Every applicant for registration as an AKA member must provide written evidence of having good character and reputation by submitting the results of a criminal record check (CRC) through Sterling Talent Solutions (note: the applicant is responsible for paying any fees associated with the criminal record check) and if necessary:

a statement by the applicant as to whether the applicant has ever pleaded guilty or has been found guilty of a criminal offence in Canada or an offence of a similar nature in a jurisdiction outside of Canada for which the applicant has not been pardoned,
a statement by the applicant as to whether the applicant is currently undergoing an investigation or is subject to an unprofessional conduct process or has been previously been disciplined by another body responsible for the Kinesiology association or of another profession, and
references from colleagues and when applicable, from another jurisdiction in which the applicant is currently registered.

If an applicant’s CRC has positive findings, the Vice President shall contact the individual and request that further information be provided (at their discretion) regarding the nature of the offence. The applicant may be required to provide any or all of the following documentation:

explanation, including the efforts at rehabilitation or remediated actions taken,
completed professional resume or portfolio detailing previous work history, volunteer work, education, continuing education, and professional development, 
reference letter(s) from past and current employers, professional colleagues, and other applicable sources,
letter(s) of good standing from any other health authority, regulators, or associations,
if applicable, statements/reports from other relevant individuals such as police officers, parole officers, probation officers, college registrars, victim(s) or employers,  
if applicable, relevant documents connected to the criminal offence, such as: records, media reports, orders, pardons, probation orders, or court documents including court transcripts and regulatory college files, and, 
any other relevant document(s) the applicant may deem necessary for the AKA to consider during the review. 

The executive Board of Directors will then make a judgement call based on the findings of the criminal record check, the risk to the public, and any relevant extra information that the Board requests to substantiate there being no risk of re-offending. The objective is to determine whether:

The applicant has acted, or there is reason to believe they are liable in the future to act:
in such a way that puts risk on the health, safety, and/or wellbeing of a patient or other member of the public,
in such a way that their registration would undermine public confidence in the profession, 
in such a way that indicates an unwillingness to act in accordance with AKA’s standards of practice or code of ethical conduct for the profession, and
in a dishonest manner.

To determine if the applicant has been rehabilitated, the executive Board of Directors may require the applicant to provide evidence of the following:
demonstrates insight and awareness, 
understands their personal risk factors which contributed to the offence,
can make choices considering their risk factors to reoffend,
followed through with sanctions (if applicable),
made a character change, and if so, determine sustainability, and,
shows remorse for past conduct. 

To determine if the applicant is competent to be registered with the AKA, the executive Board of Directors may require the applicant to provide evidence of the following:
followed through with sanctions (if applicable), and
jurisprudence knowledge is adequate.

To assist with answering the above questions, the executive Board of Directors will consider: the time period and seriousness of the conviction, the relevance of the offence to the practice of Kinesiology, competence of the applicant to be admitted to the profession, and the behaviour/character of the applicant after the offence. In complex cases, the Board may seek legal advice to assist in making this call; the applicant would be responsible for any and all legal fees that may arise. The only exception being convictions related to sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, applicants will not be allowed to register with the AKA.

Current Members:

It is the professional obligation of every registered AKA member to self-report any breaches in their own conduct. Self-reporting must occur as soon as possible. 

Types of conduct to self-report include:

charge of a criminal offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), 
conviction of a criminal offence under the Criminal Code (Canada),
decisions of unprofessional conduct by another association or organization in Alberta or another jurisdiction, and,
findings of professional negligence. 

By self-reporting, members understand they may be subject to investigation, suspension, and/or disciplinary measures. Members must also confirm they do not have any charges or convictions when they renew their registration every year.

Please contact vicepresident@albertakinesiology.ca to self-report any conduct breaches.
 

The annual membership period is January 1st through December 31st of each calendar year.

Professional Kinesiologist - *$225

Non-Practicing Member - *$150

Practicing Student - *$75

Student - $75 (no processing or application fee applies)

Affiliate - $95 (no processing or application fee applies)

* All membership fees paid to the AKA are non-refundable and mid-term refunds are not available.

* The membership fee listed above is for the AKA only and does not include;

• Membership processing fee: $25
• Application processing or reinstatement fees: $50
• Transcripts: At the discretion of the academic institution
• Criminal record checks through Sterling Backcheck: $31.50 (prices may vary)
• International qualification assessment service: $100 + applicable courier fees
• Liability insurance: At the discretion of the PLP provider
• Canadian Kinesiology Alliance "CKA" (national kinesiology association) dues, collected during the insurance purchase process through the group insurance provider

If you are approved for AKA membership under alternative insurance (non CKA/AKA group program) you have the option of purchasing CKA membership directly through the CKA, but will need to provide the CKA with a copy of your current membership purchase receipt to do this.

More information on the cost's and benefits of CKA membership can be found here.

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New Professional Kinesiologist Pro-rated fees

Membership dues for new Professional Kinesiologists are adjusted (reduced) based on the month in which you complete your membership purchase.

Prorated Fee Table

• Q-1, January to March -------------- $225
• Q-2, April to June --------------------- $200
• Q-3, July to September-------------- $150 
• Q-4, **October 1-31 ----- $50
• Q4, November to December -------------- $275 (includes following year's membership dues)

** Applicants who complete their membership purchase (or reinstatement) during the second half of November will receive a 13 and 1/2 -month membership, valid until December 31 of the year following and will be subject to the full annual dues.

Current AKA Student and Practicing Student members are eligible to receive free applications for Practicing Kinesiologist membership. In order to receive this discount, please email: admin@albertakinesiology.ca

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Membership Fee Terms

Professional Kinesiologist/Non-Practicing Membership Application Processing Fee

Practicing/Non-Practicing Membership applicants are subject to a processing fee of $50.00 + GST, paid in advance.

Membership dues are paid when applying and are fully refundable if your application is not accepted. Applications remain active for the duration of the membership purchased. If Practicing membership is approved, membership is activated upon validation.

Failure to comply with the following terms:

1. complete the application process within the duration of the membership purchased,
2. contact the office in writing within the duration of your membership purchased to request an application extension or request approval of alternate arrangements.

Will result in the termination of your application for practicing/non-practicing membership. Documentation received from applicants whose applications are closed will be retained/destroyed in accordance with the AKA's Privacy Policy.

Professional Kinesiologist/Non-Practicing Membership Reinstatement Fees

Professional Kinesiologist/Non-practicing members wanting to renew membership after January 31st of the previous year are required to reapply and are subject to pay the application processing fee outlined above. When reapplying, you may include proof of previous membership in place of your Course Requirement Checklist, but we require you to submit your proof of degree. Official transcripts are not required. The purpose for the "late and reinstatement fees" is to encourage members who continue to practice or intend to continue to practice to maintain continuity of membership and Professional Liability insurance coverage. A lapse in membership status and/or insurance coverage exposes a kinesiologist to potential uninsured losses/claims made after their membership and/or insurance coverage has expired.

Practicing/Non-Practicing Members may request reinstatement up to 3 years (36 months) from when they were last a member in good standing.