BCAK supports the philosophy of lifelong learning and incorporates this premise into its Continuing Professional Development (previously the Continuing Education Standards) Program requirements or "CPD" in short.
The purposes of the program are to
- maintain professional competency, and
- enhance public trust in member kinesiologists.
Notice: For 2025 membership renewal, Non-Practicing members will be required to meet the same minimum requirement of 20 CPD credits per calendar year, in accordance with the 2024 CPD Credit Allocation Table indicated below, provided the Bylaw amendments being proposed for implementation in 2024 are approved by the members at the 2024 AGM.
Credit allocations table update - the credit allocations table has been updated for 2024 to better align with maintenance and enhancement of member professional practice-based knowledge competency and to provide greater transparency. Please review the updated CPD/CE options which are effective for new and reinstating members beginning January 1, 2024, and for renewing members beginning in November of 2024 for the 2025 renewal.
If you are looking to reinstate your BCAK membership, please see the Membership Reinstatement Page for details on the CPD requirements.
Terms and Conditions
- New members, and those reapplying after being a non-member for 3 or more years, must meet similar requirements, but are not eligible to claim 'Service to the Profession' or 'Self Directed Study' credits.
- Previous Course Work - Professional development activities completed prior to becoming a BCAK Practicing Member are not eligible for inclusion at the end of your first year or other years and you cannot carry-forward unused hours to the subsequent year.
- Course Pre-Approval - Professional development course pre-approval is not required by the BCAK, however only educational coursework that is determined to be within BCAK's Scope of Practice for kinesiologists or necessary business operations/management skills for kinesiology practice are recognized.
- Record-keeping of CE credits - You are required to maintain your own professional development records (such as certificates of completion, receipts, reference letters, etc.) for three years. The BCAK annually conducts a random audit of members' professional development credits to validate the program - you will be required to provide proof or any credits entered to renew your membership should you randomly be chosen to be audited.
Exceptions to the Requirements
First year members - those who have held Practicing membership for less than 12 months (at the end of the first membership year), require a prorated number of continuing professional development credits are eligible for pro-rated continuing professional development credit requirements.
Pro-rated requirements for new members are based on membership start date as follows:
- Start Date in Quarter 1 (Jan – Mar) – 15 credits required at renewal
- 5 credit supplement (select the Credit Waiver category; then the credit supplement in Activity)
- Start Date in Quarter 2 (Apr – Jun) – 10 credits required at renewal
- Select the Credit Waiver category; then the '10 credit supplement' in Activity
- Start Date in Quarter 3 (Jul – Sep) – 5 credits required at renewal
- Select the Credit Waiver category; then the '15 credit supplement' in Activity
- Start Date in Quarter 4 (Oct – Nov 15) – 0 credits required
- Sselect the Credit Waiver category; then the '20 credit supplement in Activity
- Start Date (Nov 16 to Dec 31) - Memberships starting after November 15th, are entering a new membership year and will require 20 credits to renew membership when it comes due as your members is 12+ months in duration.
Parental Leave - Members approved for maternity/paternity (parental) leave can request a credit waiver for 20 CE/CPD credits, which can be applied over a 2 calendar year period commensurate with the start of parental leave. Those planning to take parental leave and not work at any time while on leave must contact the BCAK prior to, or within, 30 days of starting leave to discuss their options if they hold a Practicing membership, as the option of switching to a Non-practicing membership may be of financial interest should they be off work for 10 or more months. The benefits of retaining or switching will depend on your individual situation and how long you plan to be off work. Please contact the BCAK office for assistance.
Entering your CE/CPD Credits
Credits are entered through your BCAK online account and should be kept up to date at all times.
Follow These Steps to Add CE/CPD Credits
- Login to your BCAK "My Account"
- Select 'CE Credits' from the menu (in the Member section)
- Select 'Add Credits'
- Select the credit 'Category' from the drop down menu
- Select the 'Activity' from the second drop down menu
- Enter the 'Completion Date' for the course or event
- Enter a brief note or 'Description' of the event (if appropriate)
- Read and confirm "Check the Box" verifying your entry complies with the CE/CPD policies, is true and accurate
- Click the "Submit" button.
(Repeat these steps for each credit entry)
Your CE/CPD credit information entered will be accessible for a minimum period of 3 years.