COKO Membership Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document must an applicant submit to verify their academic credentials when applying for COKO registration?
- A personal reference letter
- Official transcripts from an accredited kinesiology program (Correct answer)
- A portfolio of clinical hours
- A government-issued photo ID only
Correct answer: Official transcripts from an accredited kinesiology program
Applicants must submit official transcripts from a recognized kinesiology degree program to verify academic qualifications.
Question 2: Under COKO's registration framework, what is the minimum degree level required for general membership?
- College diploma in fitness assessment
- Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or equivalent (Correct answer)
- Master's degree in exercise science
- PhD in human kinetics
Correct answer: Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or equivalent
A bachelor's degree in kinesiology or an equivalent recognized program is the minimum academic requirement for COKO general membership.
Question 3: A COKO member who wants to use the title 'Registered Kinesiologist' must do which of the following annually?
- Pass a written competency exam each year
- Complete continuing education requirements and renew their certificate of registration (Correct answer)
- Submit a new degree transcript
- Obtain a new criminal background check
Correct answer: Complete continuing education requirements and renew their certificate of registration
Maintaining the 'Registered Kinesiologist' title requires annual renewal of the certificate of registration, which includes meeting continuing education requirements.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a recognized membership class under COKO?
- General membership
- Inactive membership
- Honorary membership
- Associate provisional membership with limited scope (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Associate provisional membership with limited scope
COKO does not have an 'Associate provisional membership with limited scope' class; its classes include general, inactive, and honorary memberships.
Question 5: An internationally educated kinesiologist applying to COKO must have their credentials assessed by which process?
- Self-declaration of equivalency
- A prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) review
- A credential recognition and bridging assessment through COKO's registration process (Correct answer)
- Automatic acceptance if licensed in another country
Correct answer: A credential recognition and bridging assessment through COKO's registration process
Internationally educated applicants must go through COKO's credential recognition process to determine whether their education is substantially equivalent to Ontario standards.
Question 6: What does the term 'certificate of registration' signify for a COKO member?
- Proof of graduation from a kinesiology program
- Legal authorization to practice kinesiology in Ontario (Correct answer)
- Membership in a professional liability insurance plan
- Completion of a first-aid certification course
Correct answer: Legal authorization to practice kinesiology in Ontario
The certificate of registration is the document that legally authorizes an individual to practice as a Registered Kinesiologist in Ontario.
Question 7: If a COKO applicant has a criminal record, what is the most likely required step before registration is granted?
- Automatic disqualification from membership
- Submission of a vulnerable sector check for review by the Registration Committee (Correct answer)
- Payment of a higher annual fee
- Completion of an ethics course only
Correct answer: Submission of a vulnerable sector check for review by the Registration Committee
Applicants with a criminal record must submit a vulnerable sector check, which the Registration Committee reviews to determine suitability for registration.
COKO Membership Requirements 2
Which document must an applicant submit to verify their academic credentials when applying for COKO registration?