As a Registered Kinesiologist, you are qualified, competent, and held to a high practice standard. In Ontario, only COKO registrants can practise kinesiology, call themselves "Registered Kinesiologist" or “Kinesiologist” and use the designations “R. Kin” and “R.Kin (Inactive)”. These title and designation are protected under the Kinesiology Act, 2007. Use of related abbreviations or alternate designations, such as “R. Kin candidate” or “Pending R. Kin”, by non-COKO registrants is a misuse of title and is not…
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To practise kinesiology in Ontario, a person must be registered with the College of Kinesiologists. To register with the College, a person must: have a degree in kinesiology that is at least four years in length, or a degree that is similar (e.g. physical education, human kinetics). submit a criminal record check to the College. pass the College’s entry-to-practice exam. Once registered, they are permitted to use the titles “kinesiologist”, “registered kinesiologist” and the designation…
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Kinesiology is a regulated health profession in Ontario. That means that the title “kinesiologist” is protected in Ontario and only individuals registered with the College can call themselves kinesiologists or claim to be kinesiologists. Individuals registered with the College must use the titles “kinesiologist”, “registered kinesiologist” or the designation “R.Kin” when providing services. The designation previously used, “certified kinesiologist”, can no longer be used in Ontario. Even if someone lists a degree in kinesiology by their name,…
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When you see a kinesiologist, you can expect them to do some or all the following: Take a complete health history and find out your goals or objectives. Conduct an assessment. The assessments differ based on why you are seeing a kinesiologist. Some typical assessments include strength and flexibility testing, cardiovascular testing, gait assessment, cognitive psychometric evaluation or a physical demands analysis. Discuss the findings of the assessment with you. Propose a personalized treatment plan…
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The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover kinesiology services. However, some extended health insurance plans cover kinesiology services and/or treatments and assessments under the scope of practice of kinesiology. Contact your insurance company for more information. You may also submit out-of-pocket kinesiology expenses on your annual tax return. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency for more information.
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Kinesiologists provide many services and work in a variety of settings, including: Community care Family health teams Hospitals Rehabilitation and wellness clinics Insurance, health and safety consultancy firms Nursing and long-term care homes Health and fitness clubs Private practice Academia School boards Public health units Some kinesiologists work on a referral or non-referral basis.
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Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, performance and function. The practice of kinesiology incorporates the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, and considers neuroscience and psychosocial factors. Kinesiologists use evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease, and to improve movement and performance. Kinesiologists work with people of all ages and physical abilities in many settings to help them achieve their health and wellness goals and improve quality of life. Some areas…
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As with any non-profit organization, the College needs to have adequate cash balances to support expenses, payroll and unanticipated costs or cost increases. The recommendation is for the College to have a reserve fund to operate for a minimum of 12 months. Since its current reserves are lower than the 12-month minimum, the recommendation is to increase them.
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The College operates with as lean a staff as is reasonably possible. Part-time staff are hired, when possible, to fill any gaps. The College constantly reviews its priorities to ensure the size of staffing remains consistent with other small regulators and works to ensure a lean but effective team.
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The College is looking at reducing costs by not renewing its office lease, which expires in spring 2024. One option under investigation is to share space with another college. The College has also moved to a hybrid work strategy, reducing its space requirements.
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