Understanding the Practice of Kinesiology in Ontario

The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO) is responsible for regulateing Registered Kinesiologists (R.Kins) and the practice of kinesiology in the public interest in Ontario.

The defined scope of kinesiology set out in the Kinesiology Act, 2007 allows R.Kins to practise in a wide range of settings and provide services related to human movement. While this broad scope allows flexibility, it can also make it difficult for patients, clients, and the public to fully understand what kinesiology care involves and what to expect.

Some R.Kins work in clinical environments, delivering direct care to patients and/or clients, while others practise in non-clinical settings in roles that provide consultation and administrative support, applying their skills in human movement, rehabilitation, and performance in different ways.

To help clarify, COKO is publishing a series of articles to help patients, clients, and the public better understand:

• How COKO’s standards and guidelines support safe, ethical, and competent kinesiology care,
• What to expect when working with an R.Kin, and
• Patient/client rights, including what to do when patients and/or clients have concerns about a practitioner.

The “Practice Settings” section below is updated periodically to reflect the roles and environments in which R.Kins work, and how they are held accountable for the care they provide.

Practice Settings

Clinical Setting