Become Involved
Support the work of the College
The College’s success depends on the participation of kinesiologists who are committed to fulfilling our mandate of protecting the public. By getting involved, you will:
- Gain leadership experience;
- Support public health and well-being; and
- Expand your network and connections.
The College welcomes kinesiologists who are eager to share knowledge and experience and learn about how we protect the public by regulating the practice of kinesiology! You can support the College’s work by:
- Running for Council;
- Becoming a non-Council committee member;
- Becoming a peer assessor with the Quality Assurance Program;
- Providing your feedback when requests are made; and/or
- Joining a working group or focus group.
Current opportunities
Join a COKO Committee
Are you interested in Council service and eager to develop and strengthen governance skills? Do you want to gain valuable experience in decision-making, policy development, and collaborative leadership?
COKO is currently seeking applications from kinesiologists to join one or more of the following Committees:
- Registration Committee,
- Quality Assurance Committee, and
- Patient Relations Committee.
Committee service is a great opportunity to contribute to public protection and help regulate and shape the profession of kinesiology in Ontario. Each appointment is for a three-year term beginning in September 2025, with possibility of reappointment.
Please submit your completed form to practicecoordinator@coko.ca by 5 p.m., July 21, 2025.
Support COKO’s Essential Competencies Review Project
The Essential Competencies of Practice for Kinesiologists in Ontario is a foundational document that informs and supports several critical functions of the College, including:
- The Quality Assurance Program’s Self-Assessment, guiding members in reflecting on their practice and identifying opportunities for continuing professional development;
- The performance indicators used in Peer and Practice Assessments to evaluate ongoing competence;
- The development of practice standards and guidelines; and
- The framework for evaluating public complaints and mandatory reports.
We are reviewing and updating the Essential Competencies to ensure they continue to reflect the evolving scope of kinesiology practice in Ontario. This process may lead to an expanded or refined list of competencies and updated performance indicators that clearly define the level of expected performance and how competencies are demonstrated in competent, ethical practice.
Participate the Competency & Item Writing Session
To help ensure that the Essential Competencies reflect the knowledge, skill, and judgment required for safe, effective, and ethical kinesiology practice, we are seeking 8–12 registered kinesiologists who have a minimum of three years of experience as a kinesiologist to participate in a competency and item writing session. The session will take place from August to September 2025. Participants will:
- Review research findings gathered during the initial stage of this project;
- Revise, update, or amend existing competencies and performance indicators; and
- Propose new competencies or indicators where appropriate.
Compensation will be provided in accordance with COKO’s remuneration policies.
Please complete and submit the form before 5pm, July 25, 2025.
Questions? Please contact Brian Fehst, Manager, Professional Practice, at professionalpractice@coko.ca or (416) 961-7000, ext. 104.