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
- promote the maintenance of professional competency, and
- enhance public trust in member kinesiologists.
If you are looking to reinstate your BCAK membership, please see the Membership Reinstatement Page for details on the CPD requirements.
Update Notice: Non-Practicing members are currently exempt from the program. This is scheduled to change beginning in 2026. The new standard will require Non-practicing members to record credits for 2026 membership renewal once implemented. Non-practicing members will receive notification of the full details prior to the implementation of the new policy by the beginning of 2025.
Terms and Conditions
- New members - Professional development activities completed prior to your first year of members are not eligible for claiming to renew for the subsequent year and additional credits completed cannot be carried forward to the subsequent year's renewal.
- 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 CPD credits - Members must maintain their own professional development records with the BCAK (this includes certificates of completion, receipts, reference letters, etc.) for the three years prior to the current year. The BCAK may conduct a random member audit to validate CPD entries. If you are one of the members randomly selected - you will be asked to provide verification of any credit entries claimed to renew your membership if audited.
Exceptions to the Requirements
First year members - those who have held Practicing membership for less than 12 months (those in their first year of membership), are required to complete a prorated number of continuing professional development credits based on the date they become a member.
Pro-rated requirements are as follows:
- Start Date in Quarter 1 (Jan – Mar) – 15 credits required to renew for the next year
- 5 credit supplement (select the Credit Waiver category; then the credit supplement in Activity)
- Start Date in Quarter 2 (Apr – Jun) – 10 credits required to renew for the next year
- Select the Credit Waiver category; then the '10 credit supplement' in Activity
- Start Date in Quarter 3 (Jul – Sep) – 5 credits required to renew for the next year
- Select the Credit Waiver category; then the '15 credit supplement' in Activity
- Start Date in Quarter 4 (Oct – Nov 15) – 0 credits required to renew for the next year
- Select 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 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 their parental leave to review the policy and their options (Practicing members only), 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.
Other - Professional development events completed after renewing membership and during the early renewal period may claim eligible CPD credits for renewal at the end of the subsequent year provided they did not claim the credits previously to renew their membership (double jeopardy is not permitted) .
Entering your 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 CPD Credits
- Login to your BCAK "My Account"
- Select 'CPD 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 CPD policies, is true and accurate
- Click the "Submit" button.
(Repeat these steps for each credit entry)
Your CPD credit information entered will be accessible for a minimum period of 3 years.