Australian Kinesiology Association (AKA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Kinesiology
Member Type(s): Kinesiology Practitioners
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 1986
Members: 775
Address: PO Box 233, Kerrimuir, 3129, Australia
Phone: 0500 50 3355
Fax: 0500 50 7755
Email: enquiries@akakinesiology.org.au
Website: www.akakinesiology.org.au

Description:

The Australian Kinesiology Association is a National Kinesiology body representing the professional interests of Kinesiology Practitioners, as well as the personal interests of students and the public. The AKA also has branch associations, which are local or state kinesiology associations that form out of local interests and needs.

The purpose of local branch associations is to keep local members up to date with news, class dates, events etc, and to hold meetings to formulate policy, promote kinesiology in their area or to raise extra funds. The AKA is managed by the National Committee (NC), which is comprised of delegates elected by and from each branch association.

Mission/Aims:

The AKA is a formally constituted organisation and as such has rules, regulations and guidelines for all kinesiologists, thereby offering a level of professionalism expected from any health professional body.

Principal Activities:

The AKA has subcommittees working with specific tasks:

The Australian Kinesiology Practitioner Registration Board (AKAPRB). This board sets standards and approves applications for the registration of kinesiologists. It liaises with and lobbies other organisations and Health Insurance companies.

The Australian Kinesiology Course Accreditation Board (AKACAB). This board accredits kinesiology courses to ensure that they meet the standards required for practitioner registration.

Ethics committee

Member Benefits:

Recognition as a professional member of the peak body in kinesiology in Australia

Free referrals for members of the public

Free listing on website

Free listing in annual directory

Free webpage within AKA website

Free listing in quarterly magazine

Free advertising of class dates for qualified instructors

Free health provider status for members who qualify for this

Subscription to quarterly "In Touch" magazine which includes fascinating articles and general information, keeping you up to date with kinesiology in Australia

Advised of local class dates, events, practice days/nights, network nights, open days, etc.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

The AKA Course Accreditation Board accredits kinesiology courses to ensure that they meet the standards required for practitioner registration. Only AKA CAB accredited kinesiology courses are part of the Health Training Package.

Verification Criteria:

Certificate of professional membership with a golden seal for the current year.
Check with AKA head office if a practitioner is a current member.