COKO Professional Standards and Ethics

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for kinesiologists?

Accepted Answer

To outline expected professional behavior

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To provide legal advice to kinesiologists

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To increase public awareness of kinesiology

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To establish research protocols

Question 2

What must a kinesiologist do if they suspect a colleague is violating ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected violation to the College

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Confront the colleague privately

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Ignore the behavior if it does not affect them

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Consult a lawyer before taking action

Question 3

How should client confidentiality be maintained by a kinesiologist?

Accepted Answer

Disclose client information only with consent or legal requirement

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Share client information with colleagues for advice

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Keep client files on a shared network without encryption

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Discuss client cases freely in training sessions

Question 4

What should a kinesiologist do when faced with a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict of interest to the client

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Continue without informing the client

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Seek advice from a legal professional before acting

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Transfer the client to another professional immediately

Question 5

What is the kinesiologist’s responsibility when providing informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Provide full details of the services and obtain written consent

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Assume the client agrees if they do not object

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Skip consent if the client has been referred by a physician

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Require verbal agreement only for all services

Question 6

How should kinesiologists handle situations involving impaired practice?

Accepted Answer

Seek support and stop practicing until the issue is resolved

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Continue working while monitoring the situation

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Inform clients of their impaired state but continue working

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Ask a colleague to handle the responsibilities without informing the College