about CKA
The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance / L’Alliance canadienne de kinésiologie
The CKA / ACK is a non-profit corporation that advocates and promotes the advancement of the profession of kinesiology in Canada.
The CKA / ACK strives to be recognized as the unifying voice for kinesiology in the country and to have a positive impact on Canadians. Kinesiologists provide services to improve human movement and deliver quality solutions through prevention, objective assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
On a national level, the CKA / ACK represents ten (10) provincial kinesiology associations (PKAs) that are member associations and over 5,000 Affiliated Kinesiologists by developing progressive partnerships with other national organizations, by providing support to effect positive change within government and public policy, and by promoting the science of kinesiology. The CKA / ACK advances our member associations, PKAs, by facilitating national and interprovincial communication and partnerships and by supporting and encouraging ongoing development of PKAs. The CKA / ACK establishes and promotes the standards of the profession across Canada.
CKA / ACK Provincial Partnerships
There are ten Provincial Kinesiology Association members of the CKA/ACK, approximately 4400 affiliated Kinesiologists and one national, kinesiology alliance – CKA/ACK – whose purpose is to advance, promote and advocate for Kinesiology in Canada.
CKA / ACK PURPOSE
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To advance, promote and advocate for Kinesiology in Canada through meaningful partnerships and alliances.
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OUR VISION
| To ensure kinesiology is broadly recognized by all Canadians as a leading health profession. |
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CKA's VISION OF SUCCESS Kinesiology is a leading health profession. The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA), together with its provincial kinesiology association (PKA) members, seeks to advance the profession of kinesiology across Canada. Over the next four years, CKA will pursue a coordinated advocacy strategy focused on four pillars: |
1. | Achieve regulation/standards harmonization across CanadaPhase 1 Phase 3 Phase 2 Phase 4 |
2. | Increase recognition of kinesiologyPhase 1 Phase 3 Phase 2 |
3. | Expand job opportunities for kinesiologists Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 2 Phase 4 |
4. | Improve compensation and working conditions Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 2 Phase 4 |
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