March, 2025

Upcoming Council Elections

The College will be holding elections for Council in July, offering an important opportunity for members to actively contribute to the future direction of the College. Serving on Council allows individuals to offer valuable perspectives, influence key policies, and help guide the strategic development of the profession. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider standing for election or nominating a colleague who demonstrates exemplary leadership and dedication to the profession. 

The College will be holding elections in the following electoral districts:

1 - Northern - The districts of Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Parry Sound, Nipissing, Timiskaming; the district municipality of Muskoka and the city of Greater Sudbury;

4 - Central - City of Toronto and the regional municipality of York;

5 - Central West - Counties of Brant, Dufferin, Wellington, Haldimand and Norfolk, the regional municipalities of Halton, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo, and the cities of Hamilton and Brantford; and

7 - Academic - Comprised of the entire province where any potential nominee is a member of a faculty or department in an Ontario university degree program in Kinesiology.

All eligible members will receive a separate email with detailed instructions on how to submit nominations and vote.

Learn more about Council Elections

Mandatory Reporting Protects the Public and Upholds Professional Standards

Timely and accurate reporting helps the College respond quickly to potential risks to the public and ensure that only qualified and ethical professionals remain in practice.

Kinesiologists are required to report concerns such as sexual abuse, professional misconduct, or incompetence to the College. Self-reporting is also required when a kinesiologist:

• has been charged with or found guilty of an offence;
• is subject to any bail or similar restrictions; and/or
• if another regulatory body has made a finding or begun a proceeding regarding the kinesiologist.

Kinesiologists’ employers, and the operators of facilities where kinesiologists practice, are also required to make reports to the College, typically where sexual abuse, professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity may be known or reasonably suspected.

Learn more about mandatory reporting here

Important Notice on Kinesiology Certification in Ontario

The College is aware of courses being offered that claim to lead to ‘certification’ in kinesiology. These courses do not meet the education requirements for registration with the College.

Only individuals who are registered with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario are authorized to use the title “kinesiologist” in Ontario. No certification or education program will allow a person who is not a member of the College to use that title in Ontario. For full details, please visit this link.

If your students or unregulated support personnel may be considering registration with the College, they should reach out to the College or review the College’s website for accurate information about the College’s educational entry-to-practice requirements.

Continuing Professional Development Opportunity: Peer Circles

If you may be looking for a way to achieve the continuing professional development goals that you set in your Self-Assessment, you may be interested in the College’s Peer Circles program.

Peer circles allow kinesiologists to come together in small, virtual groups to discuss issues relevant to their practice and work through case studies. They provide an opportunity to learn and develop professional skills with fellow kinesiologists, while growing your professional network. A trained facilitator who is also a registered kinesiologist will help guide the group through problem solving discussion and work through the case scenarios. These groups will help improve your communication, problem solving and collaboration skills.

Peer circles will provide a safe space for kinesiologists to have candid discussions around their struggles and experiences within the confidential bounds of the Quality Assurance Program.

For more information, and to express your interest, please contact professionalpractice@coko.ca or call 416-961-7000 xt. 104.

Communicating with the College

We have been made aware that some emails sent by the College may not be reaching their intended recipients. If you are experiencing communication issues or have not received a response to an expected inquiry, please contact us directly via email (info@coko.ca) or telephone (416-961-7000) so we can assist you without delay.

We are actively investigating the issue and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve it. Thank you for your continued engagement with the College.

Exam Development

Exam development is an ongoing process designed to ensure that assessments are fair, reliable, and of the highest quality. In March, the Item Writing Committee and the Examination Committee convened to review and refine exam items developed earlier this year. Their expertise plays a crucial role in ensuring that our exams remain rigorous, relevant, and in alignment with industry standards. 

Important upcoming dates at CKO

• April Entry-to-Practice Exam – April 9, 2025
• Public Council Meeting – June 23, 2025