October, 2024

Titles and Designations

Part of the relationship between the College and the profession is title protection. The title ‘Kinesiologist’ assures members of the public that they are receiving competent, safe and ethical services.

The Kinesiology Act, 2007 states that “no person other than a member shall use the title “Kinesiologist”, a variation or abbreviation or an equivalent in another language.” We encourage all kinesiologists to think about how and why correct use of titles and designations benefits the public.

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By-Election District 2 - Update

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the upcoming election in electoral district 2 – Eastern. The completed nominations will be reviewed by the Governance and Nominations Committee, with more information coming soon.

Kinesiologists using Social Media

As a kinesiologist, you might be interested in using social media platforms, such as X (formerly known as Twitter) or Facebook, to advertise your services, disseminate information or engage with your kinesiologist peers.

There are risks associated with using social media, especially as a regulated health professional. It is important to consider what members of the public may perceive your articles and posts say about you as their practitioner, you as a kinesiologist, and the profession of Kinesiology as a whole.

Obviously, you cannot predict all the perceptions or interpretations that people will have. Nonetheless, kinesiologists are expected to use their judgment when making posts on social media.

Review the College's practice advice on using Social Media

Review the Canadian Medical Protection Agencies tips for using social media in professional practice

Read Steinecke Macuira LeBlanc's article on Social Media use by Decision Makers

Practice Standards and Guidelines Survey Series 8

Professional Boundaries

To help identify learning opportunities and facilitate communication between kinesiologists and the COKO, we are continuing the series of surveys regarding Practice Standards and Guidelines.

The seventh survey of this series is focused on the Practice Standard – Professional Boundaries and the Practice Guideline – Professional Boundaries and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse. This information is important for kinesiologists given the nature of the professional relationship between kinesiologists and their patients/clients.  

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Practice Standards and Guidelines Survey Series 7

Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Report

The College launched the survey on Practice Standard – Infection Control in the September edition of the newsletter. We received responses from many kinesiologists and are pleased to report on the results:

• Kinesiologists are knowledgeable of the resources to learn more about IPAC. 
• Kinesiologists are aware they can meet the Practice Standard by ensuring control measure requirements in their practice.

Are you aware of what these requirements are?

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Spring 2025 Entry-to-Practice Exam

The COKO 2024 Spring entry-to-practice exam is scheduled for April 9. Applicants with a kinesiology degree from Ontario should apply by January 24. For those without an Ontario Kinesiology degree, you must meet the educational equivalency requirement. The deadline for education equivalency applicants is January 8.

For details, visit our Exam Registration Deadlines and Logistics page.

Important upcoming dates at CKO

• Public Council Meeting - December 2, 2024
• College Holiday Closure - 12pm December 24 - January 1, 2025
• 2023-2024 Self-Assessment Start Date - December 1