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 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

   • If you graduated within the past 5 years - No PDCs needed

   • If you graduated 5+ years ago - 50 PDCs needed between the date of graduation and the date of application, 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 (email admin@albertakinesiology.ca for your course discount code), and vendors discounts through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). 

• Wibbi (Formerly Physiotec): All Professional Kinesiologist members have free access to Wibbi 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. Access will be available under "Members" once you are an accepted member. 

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates regarding the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• 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-Practicing Member with the Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) must:

1. Be aware that the Non-Practicing Membership is for kinesiology professionals who are not currently practicing due to medical or parental leave, be working in an administrative or leadership role, or be non-practicing for other reasons not yet specified.

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 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 vendor discounts through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). 

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

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates regarding the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• 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. Understand that the Student Membership is intended for a student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in kinesiology recognized by the Alberta Kinesiology 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: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates regarding the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA.

Base fee: $75 (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, and individuals passionate about kinesiology to acquire this membership to stay informed about the profession and collaboration opportunities.

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

 

Benefits

• Communications: Stay informed about the practice.

• Opportunities: Remote volunteer positions with the AKA.

• Advocacy: For kinesiology services in the province of Alberta.

• Networking: Opportunities 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. Have completed a minimum of 2 years of study in an accredited kinesiology program, satisfy our Course Requirement Checklist, and Core Course Descriptions.

2. Understand that they may practice within the Scope of Practice of a Professional AKA Kinesiologist under the direct supervision of a Professional AKA Kinesiologist.

3. Only deliver services that they have taken appropriate training and education for.

4. Understand that they are expected to refer clients to their supervisor, or another health care professional when they are confronted with issues that fall outside of their knowledge base.

5. Agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in relation to the Core Competency Profile.

 

Documents Required

1. Course Requirement Checklist (Only the core courses are required for Practicing Students. Please see Core Course Descriptions for more information)

   • University of Alberta

   • University of Calgary

   • University of Lethbridge

   • Mount Royal University

   • King's University

   • Other University

2. Unofficial Transcript

   • Upload to the documents folder when filling out your application.

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: extending beyond your kinesiology practice.

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

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

• Discounts: Courses, conferences, and vendors.

• Preferred Rates: for AKA courses - please email admin@albertakinesiology.ca for your discount code.

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

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates regarding the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• 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. Have graduated 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 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 (In place of Course Requirement Checklist)

   • 50 PDCs need to be reported between the date of graduation and the date of 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). Please email admin@albertakinesiology.ca for your discount code.

• Wibbi (Formerly Physiotec): All Professional Kinesiologist Members have free access to Wibbi 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. Access will be available under "Members" once you are an accepted member. 

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates on the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• 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

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. OR,

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

4. Be of good moral character and 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, and have it sent directly to the Alberta Kinesiology Association.

2. Course Requirement Checklist (If applicant graduated less than 5 years ago)

   • International University

3. Professional Development Credits (If applicant graduated 5+ years ago)

   • Graduated within 5 years - No PDCs needed

   • Graduated 5+ years - 50 PDCs need to be reported between the date of graduation and the date of application, add "Mature Applicant" requirements to your application (see above). PDCs must be in a kinesiology related field

     • Please see Professional Development Credits for more information

4. Practical Hour Requirement 

   • Practical Hour Requirement Checklist

5. 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 Prolink.

• Free Legal Advice: Extending beyond your kinesiology practice.

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

• Discounts: Courses, conferences, and vendors.

• Wibbi (Formerly Physiotec): All Professional Kinesiologist members have free access to Wibbi for exercise programming with your clients. Once accepted, please email admin@albertakinesiology.ca to gain access.

• Preferred Rates: For AKA Courses. Please email admin@albertakinesiology.ca for your discount code.

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

• Kinesiology Newsletter Communications: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates regarding the kinesiology profession in the province of Alberta.

• Collaboration: Ongoing support from the AKA.

• 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)

Expired Memberships 

Members who have allowed their memberships to expire beyond January 31 of the given renewal year and would like to reapply, must reactivate their membership by reapplying following these steps:

1. If you have been expired for 5+ years, you must reapply following the steps outlined under "Mature Applicant" (see above).

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

   • Provide required documentation substitutions outlined below:

     • In place of "Copy of Degree" PLEASE SUBSTITUTE "Proof of Previous Membership" (e.g. membership card)

     • In place of "Course Requirement Checklist" PLEASE SUBSTITUTE "PDC Reporting Form" with 10 PDCs listed for each year expired (e.g. membership expired 1.5 years ago = 15 PDCs required)

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

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 - *$345

Non-Practicing Member - *$225

Practicing Student - *$145

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.