Degree Requirement
To qualify for BCAK Professional Membership, applicants must have completed a 4-year degree in Clinical Kinesiology or an equivalent program that is recognized and accepted by BCAK.
Course Criteria
Minimum Kinesiology Course Load
- At least 75% of courses (30 out of a minimum of 40; 3 credits per course based on the "Carnegie Unit" system) in a standard 4-year Canadian degree program must be kinesiology-related. This includes required science, math, psychology, or healthcare courses that necessary for a specific Post Secondary Institution’s (PSI’s) Kinesiology degree program.
Core Subject Requirements
- Completion of 14 three-credit courses covering all knowledge competencies outlined by BCAK. These 14 subjects form the foundation of professional kinesiology practice. See table further below.
Elective Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 16 three-credit elective courses in:
- Kinesiology
- Foundational science
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Healthcare
These courses must be part of the undergraduate Kinesiology degree program.
Academic Assessment Tools
- Graduates from British Columbia Post-Secondary Institutions
- Must use the BC Academic Assessment Grid Sheets to evaluate whether your completed courses meet BCAK’s academic requirements. These tools also assist in completing the Academic Self-Assessment Form.
- Graduates from Outside British Columbia
- Must assess their coursework against the 14 required subject areas listed on the Required Subject (Core) Area Descriptions page. This comparison will help applicants determine eligibility and guide completion of the Academic Self-Assessment Form.
