Kinesiology Act, 2007

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• 1Definitions

  1 In this Act, “College” means the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario; (“Ordre”) “Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”) “member” means a member of the College; (“membre”) “profession” means the profession of kinesiology; (“profession”) “this Act” includes the Health Professions Procedural Code. (“la présente loi”) 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 1.

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• 2Health Professions Procedural Code

  2 (1) The Health Professions Procedural Code shall be deemed to be part of this Act. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 2 (1). Same, interpretation (2) In the Health Professions Procedural Code, as it applies in respect of this Act, “College” means the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario; (“ordre”) “health profession Act” means this Act; (“loi sur une profession de la santé”) “profession” means the profession of kinesiology; (“profession”) “regulations” means the regulations under this Act. (“règlements”) 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 2 (2). Definitions in Code (3) Definitions in the Health Professions Procedural Code apply with necessary modifications to terms in this Act. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 2 (3).

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• 3Scope of practice

  3 The practice of kinesiology is the assessment of human movement and performance and its rehabilitation and management to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 3.

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• 4College established

  4 The College is established under the name College of Kinesiologists of Ontario in English and Ordre des kinésiologues de l’Ontario in French. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 4.

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• 5Council

  5 (1) The Council shall be composed of, (a) at least seven and no more than nine persons who are members elected in accordance with the by-laws; (b) at least six and no more than eight persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not, (i) members, (ii) members of a College as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, or (iii) members of a Council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (c) one person selected, in accordance with a by-law made under section 10, from among members who are members of a faculty or department of kinesiology of a university in Ontario. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 5 (1). Who can vote in elections (2) Subject to the by-laws, every member who practises or resides in Ontario and who is not in default of payment of the annual membership fee is entitled to vote in an election of members of the Council. 2007, c. 10, Sch…

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• 6President and Vice-President

  6 The Council shall have a President and Vice-President who shall be elected annually by the Council from among the Council’s members. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 6.

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• 7Restricted titles

  7 (1) No person other than a member shall use the title “kinesiologist”, a variation or abbreviation or an equivalent in another language. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 7 (1). Representations of qualification, etc. (2) No person other than a member shall hold himself or herself out as a person who is qualified to practise in Ontario as a kinesiologist or in a specialty of kinesiology. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 7 (2). Definition (3) In this section, “abbreviation” includes an abbreviation of a variation. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 7 (3).

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• 8Repealed

  8 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 15. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 15 - 03/06/2021

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• 9Offence

  9 Every person who contravenes subsection 7 (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000 for a first offence and not more than $50,000 for a second or subsequent offence. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 9.

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• 10By-laws

  10 The Council may make by-laws respecting the qualifications, selection and terms of office of Council members who are selected. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 10.

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• 11Transition before certain provisions in force

  11 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may appoint a transitional Council. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 11 (1). Powers of transitional Council (2) Before section 5 comes into force, the transitional Council and its employees and committees may do anything that is necessary or advisable for the implementation of this Act and anything that the Council and its employees and committees could do under this Act. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 11 (2). Same (3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), the transitional Council and the Council’s committees may accept and process applications for the issuance of certificates of registration, charge application fees and issue certificates of registration. 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 11 (3). Powers of the Minister (4) The Minister may, (a) review the transitional Council’s activities and require the transitional Council to provide reports and info…

• 12Transition after certain provisions in force

  12 After section 5 comes into force, the transitional Council shall be the Council of the College if it is constituted in accordance with subsection 5 (1) or, if it is not, it shall be deemed to be the Council of the College until a new Council is constituted in accordance with subsection 5 (1). 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 12.

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  13., 14 Omitted (amends or repeals other Acts). 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, ss. 13, 14.

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  15 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 15.

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  16 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). 2007, c. 10, Sched. O, s. 16. ______________