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KINESIOLOGY [8 records]

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Record 1 2021-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Musculoskeletal System
OBS

The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario is a regulatory body that oversees kinesiologists working in the province. It is not a school, and it exists to protect the public. The College receives its authority from the "Kinesiology Act, 2007" and the "Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
OBS

[The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance's purpose is] to advance, promote and advocate for kinesiology in Canada through meaningful partnerships and alliances.

OBS

[Its vision of success is] to ensure kinesiology is broadly recognized by all Canadians as a leading health profession.

Key term(s)
  • Kinesiology Alliance of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
OBS

[La raison d'être de l'Alliance canadienne de kinésiologie est de] faire progresser, promouvoir et défendre la kinésiologie au Canada par le biais de partenariats et d'alliances significatifs.

OBS

[La vision du succès de l'ACK est de s'assurer] que la kinésiologie est largement reconnue par tous les Canadiens en tant que profession de la santé.

Key term(s)
  • Alliance de kinésiologie du Canada

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • School and School-Related Administration
OBS

[The] organization represents the administrators of physical education and kinesiology programs at universities in Canada.... The main purpose of CCUPEKA is threefold : 1. To serve as a forum for discussion among university and physical education administrators in Canada; 2. To serve as an accrediting body for physical education and kinesiology programs at Canadian universities; and 3. To provide a voice for Canadian academics on issues of importance to our field of study, which is accomplished through our lobbying initiatives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
OBS

[L']organisation représente les administrateurs des programmes d'éducation physique et de kinésiologie dans les universités canadiennes. [...] La raison d'être du CCAUÉPK se résume en trois points : 1. Servir de forum de discussion pour les universités canadiennes et les administrateurs d'éducation physique au Canada; 2. Servir pour l'agrément des programmes d'éducation physique et de kinésiologie dans les universités canadiennes; 3. À travers [des] initiatives de sollicitation, fournir une [voix] aux universitaires canadiens pour les enjeux d'importance dans leurs domaines d'étude.

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

The Ontario Kinesiology Association exists to... Promote the application of the science of human movement to other professionals and to the community. Uphold the standards of the profession of kinesiology. Assist kinesiologists in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Musculoskeletal System
OBS

The Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology(CanASK), has been created to provide a professional organization to support the education of ordinary lay people and health care professionals who value Specialized Kinesiology as a tool for promoting self-care, well-being, and preventative health. Its intent is to support our common interests in Specialized Kinesiology and to honour the differences in our chosen modalities.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

The sum of what is known regarding human motion; the study of motion of the human body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Étude du mode d'emploi des mouvements, pour les besoins de l'homme.

CONT

[...] kinésiologie vient du grec «kinesis» ou «cinesis» qui signifie mouvement [...] Étymologiquement, et à l'origine, la «kinésiologie» ou «cinésiologie» est l'étude du mouvement. Cette méthode est employée principalement dans de domaine du sport (danse, gymnastique, musculation) et en kinésithérapie. Il s'agit bien dans ces cas de l'étude du mouvement : muscles, os, articulation, amplitudes musculaires.

OBS

kinésiologie : base de données Pascal.

OBS

kinésiologie : autre forme de cinésiologie.

Spanish

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Record 7 1994-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 8 1993-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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