BCAK

PRACTICING MEMBER

Who is Eligible?

Practicing Members are persons who have received a four year university degree in kinesiology from a post-secondary educational institution in Canada that is recognized by the Board, or who has educational qualifications deemed by the Board to be equivalent, is employed or practices in British Columbia as a kinesiologist, and meets the continuing education requirements set by the Board.

What are the requirements?

Academic
Practicing Member applicants must meet the following academic requirements to be considered for Practicing Member status:

1) Four year university Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Kinesiology
• Human Kinetics
• Kinanthropology
• Or Equivalent

2) An above satisfactory achievement (C or higher) in comprehensive courses with a primary focus in each of the following four core course areas:

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Psychomotor Behavior
• Biomechanics

3) Above satisfactory achievement (C or higher) in 16 other courses in addition to the 4 required core courses:

• The 16 additional courses are considered within 30 areas of study
• These 16 courses must be represented in a minimum of 11 areas of study, with a maximum of 2 courses accepted in any one area of study
• Each course may only be represented once on your application
• Laboratory, tutorial or practicum related courses will not be accepted

(refer to the “Membership Application Worksheet” to assist in assessing your eligibility to be a Practicing Member)

Constitution and Bylaws
Practicing Members are required to abide by and uphold the constitution and bylaws of the BCAK.

Continuing Education
Practicing Members are required to agree to meet continuing education requirements as a condition of membership and renewal.

Code of Ethics
Practicing Members are required to sign, and agree and adhere to a Practicing Member Code of Ethics as a condition of membership and renewal.

Errors & Omissions Insurance
Practicing Members are required to carry Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance as a condition of membership and renewal.

Practicing Member have the option of either purchasing the BCAK/CKA's E&O insurance policy (with either $2m or $5m coverage) or providing written proof that they carry E&O insurance that provides equivalent coverage for the scope of practice for Kinesiologists as defined by the CKA and covers the insured for at least $2m.

Commercial General Liability Insurance
Practicing Members who purchase the BCAK/CKA's E&O insurance policy have the option of purchasing the BCAK/CKA's Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy.

Membership Dues & Fees
BCAK Practicing Member dues for the 2009 membership year (January 1 - December 31, 2009) are $300.00 plus GST.
CKA dues for the 2009 membership year (provides BCAK Practicing Members with access to the BCAK/CKA insurance policies and other CKA programs & services) are $25.00 plus GST.
The 2009 Annual Premium for the BCAK/CKA E&O insurance is $75 for $2m in coverage and $140 for $5m.
The 2009 Annual Premium for the BCAK/CKA CGL insurance is $48. There is a $25 administrative fee to set up the policy each year.
There is a $30 administrative fee to add 'Additional Insured Interest' names to the CGL policy for each e-mail request.

All dues & fees are based on the membership year and are payable in full regardless of the time of year applications for membership are approved.

Membership Dues/Insurance Coverage	2 Million	5 Million
BCAK – Practicing Membership Dues	300.00	300.00
CKA – Membership Dues	25.00	25.00
5% GST Payable on dues (No: 874522329 RT0001)	16.25	16.25
BCAK/CKA – E&O Insurance *mandatory*	75.00	140.00
TOTAL MEMBER DUES/INSURANCE	416.25	481.25

How do I apply?
All prospective Practicing Members are required to fill out and submit all the required documents and information to the BCAK office. (refer to the "Membership Application Checklist" to assist in completing your application in full)

Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicants with a note identifying any deficiencies.

Applications with all the required documents and information are reviewed by the BCAK Membership Committee.

The Membership Committee attempts to meet every month to consider applications for membership.

The review process for BC university graduates takes 6-8 weeks from the date the completed application is received at the BCAK office. The review process for graduates of university programs outside of BC but within Canada take 8-10 weeks. The review process for graduates of university programs from outside Canada takes 12-14 weeks.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to meet all the requirements of application and membership.

APPROVED Applications for Practicing Membership
Those applicants who are granted Practicing Membership are contacted by e-mail and required to pay the required dues and fees.

New Practicing Members receive a new member information package by mail that includes:
• Welcome Letter
• Membership Payment Receipt
• Official Membership Certificate
• E&O Insurance Certificate (if applicable)
• CGL Insurance Certificate (if applicable)
• Continuing Education – CESP Tracking Form
• Password to the members only section of the BCAK website (there is a new password at the start of each membership year to access the members only section)

DENIED Applications for Practicing Membership
Those applicants who are not granted Practicing Membership are contacted by e-mail with an explanation of why the applicant did not meet the requirements to become a Practicing Member.

The BCAK retains application information for those denied Practicing Membership for 2 years, and denied applicants are welcome during this period to submit additional information for reconsideration as it becomes available.

All questions or disputes related to the membership committee's decision must be submitted in writing to the BCAK office to the attention of the membership committee. The applicant will receive a written response from the membership committee within 8 weeks.

NON-PRACTICING, STUDENT, ACADEMIC, AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Who is Eligible?

Non-Practicing Members are persons who were but are no longer a Practicing Member, and who are not currently employed or practicing in British Columbia as a kinesiologist.

Student Members are persons who are enrolled in a course of studies leading to a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in kinesiology from a post-secondary educational institution in Canada that is recognized by the Board.

Academic Members are persons who are or were employed as a professor, instructor, or member of a faculty of a post-secondary educational institution in Canada that is recognized by the Board, in a faculty or department which offers courses in kinesiology, human kinetics, and related subjects.

Associate members are corporations, associations, organizations, or individuals that support the purposes of the Society.

What are the Requirements?

Constitution and Bylaws
All members of the BCAK are required to abide by and uphold the constitution and bylaws of the BCAK.

Membership Dues
The membership year is from January 1 - December 31. All dues & fees are based on the membership year and are payable in full regardless of the time of year applications for membership are approved.

Non-Practicing Members
BCAK Non-Practicing Member dues for the 2009 membership year are $250.00 plus GST.
CKA dues for the 2009 membership year (provides BCAK Non-Practicing Members with access to CKA programs & services) are $25.00 plus GST.

Student Members
BCAK dues for the 2009 membership year are $50.00 plus GST.
CKA dues for the 2009 membership year (provides BCAK Student Members with access to CKA programs & services) are $10.00 plus GST.

Academic Members
BCAK dues for the 2009 membership year are $125.00 plus GST.
CKA dues for the 2009 membership year (provides BCAK Non-Practicing Members with access to CKA programs & services) are $25.00 plus GST.

Associate Members
BCAK dues for the 2009 membership year are $250.00 plus GST.
CKA dues for the 2009 membership year (provides BCAK Non-Practicing Members with access to CKA programs & services) are $25.00 plus GST.

Membership Dues	Non-Practicing	Student	Academic	Associate
BCAK - Membership Dues	250.00	50.00	125.00	250.00
CKA - Membership Dues	25.00	10.00	25.00	25.00
5% GST Payable on dues (No: 874522329 RT0001)	13.75	3.00	7.50	13.75
TOTAL MEMBER DUES	288.75	63.00	157.50	288.75

How do I apply?
All prospective Non-Practicing, Student, Academic, & Associate Members are required to fill out and submit all the required documents and information to the BCAK office.

Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicants with a note identifying any deficiencies.

Applications with all the required documents and information are reviewed by the BCAK Membership Committee.

The Membership Committee attempts to meet every month to consider applications for membership.

The review process takes approximately one month.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to meet all the requirements of application and membership.

APPROVED Applications for Membership
Those applicants who are granted membership are contacted by e-mail.

New Members receive a new member information package by mail that includes:

• Welcome Letter
• Membership Payment Receipt
• Official Membership Certificate
• Password to the members only section of the BCAK website

DENIED Applications for Membership
Those applicants who are not granted membership are contacted by e-mail with an explanation of why the applicant did not meet the requirements to become a Member.

The BCAK retains application information for those denied membership for 2 years, and denied applicants are welcome during this period to submit additional information for reconsideration as it becomes available.

All questions or disputes related to the membership committee’s decision must be submitted in writing to the BCAK office to the attention of the membership committee. The applicant will receive a written response from the membership committee within 8 weeks.