Self-assessment is the first step in the Quality Assurance (QA) Program. It is the foundation on which kinesiologists plan their continuing professional development (CPD). Self-assessment allows kinesiologists to reflect on their practice in relation to the practice standards and Essential Competencies of Practice, and identify areas for improvement.

The self-assessment asks kinesiologists a series of questions related to the practice standards and Essential Competencies that allows them to assess their knowledge, skills and judgement. Kinesiologists are required to identify a minimum of three learning goals, which form the basis of step two of the QA Program: CPD.  

Continuing professional development (CPD)

The College does not require that you collect a certain number of CPD hours or credits per year, and CPD activity does not need to be pre-approved by the College. Rather, learning is self-directed. You are encouraged to select learning activities based on your own needs and goals, and to reflect on how learning impacts your individual practice. 

Completing the self-assessment

All kinesiologists registered in the General Class must complete a self-assessment every two years. The  90-day self-assessment period begins on December 1 and ends March 1 of the next calendar year. Kinesiologists registered in the General Class and eligible to complete a self-assessment will be notified by the College by email. 

The self-assessment is accessed through the Self-Assessment Portal. Your username is always your five or two digit College registration number. If this is your first time completing the self-assessment, your password is your date of birth in the MMDDYYYY format. Once logged in, click the “Self-Assessment” tab to get started.

The self-assessment contains nine sections that may be completed in any order, and allows you to save your work and return to it later.

Important Note: Kinesiologists are encouraged to complete their self-assessment on a home computer using the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as certain features of the Portal are reportedly unavailable when completing the self-assessment from a work computer or on Internet Explorer.

Submission of data

Self-assessments and ILPs are considered by the Quality Assurance Committee in aggregate form only. Self-assessments and ILPs are not individually reviewed. Aggregate data will be used by the College to inform the development of programs and tools to support kinesiologists’ practice and professional development.