Membership

The Australian Kinesiology Association is the peak body in the kinesiology industry. The membership period for all memberships and renewals is from 1 July – 30 June and all kinesiology study must be fully accredited with the AKA. For prospective student members, Click here to download an AKA Inc. Student Information Brochure.

See the benefits of becoming a member

Kinesiology Practitioner Membership types

Registered Kinesiology Intermediate Practitioner
(Level 4)

Eligibility

425 hours study consisting of:

  • 250 hours kinesiology study
  • 50 hours communication study
  • 50 hours anatomy physiology study
  • 25 hours infection prevention and control

50 hours of clinic consisting of:

Current First Aid Certificate

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

Note: A further 45 hours of mentored clinic to be completed within 2 years of achieving Level 4 membership

$231 annually**

$39.55 PRB Application fee*

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Registered Kinesiology Professional Practitioner
(Level 5)

Eligibility

HLT 52415 Diploma of Kinesiology

OR

1200 hours study consisting of:

  • 600 hours kinesiology study
  • 100 hours nutrition study
  • 100 hours communication study
  • 100 hours anatomy physiology study
  • 40 hours business management study
  • 40 hours work practices, work health safety, legal, ethics study
  • 20 hours marketing (including social media) study

50 hours of supervised clinic

150 hours mentored clinic

Current First Aid Certificate

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

$231 annually**

$65.95 PRB Application fee*

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Registered Kinesiology Specialist Practitioner
(Level 6)

Eligibility

2150 hours study consisting of:

  • 1200 hours kinesiology study
  • 300 hours specialisation units
  • 100 hours nutrition study
  • 100 hours communication study
  • 150 hours anatomy physiology study
  • 40 hours business management study
  • 40 hours work practices, work health safety, legal, ethics study
  • 20 hours marketing (including social media) study

200 hours of supervised and mentored clinic

Current First Aid Certificate

Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance

$231 annually**

$92.35 PRB Application fee*

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Kinesiology Instructor/ Trainer Membership

Kinesiology instructors/trainers teach both non-professionals and professionals in the industry. An instructor meets individual kinesiology modality requirements (may offer proficiency assessment). A Trainer must have current Cert IV TAE qualification or higher (may issue proficiency assessment certificates).

$231 annually**

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AKA Registered Supervisor/ Mentor

If you are an AKA practitioner member you can also register as a clinical supervisor and/or clinical mentor. Click here for further information about eligibility and application forms.

Additional $55 Application Fee**

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International Membership

For registered modality instructors who are also registered kinesiology practitioners residing overseas with membership with a kinesiology association in the country you are residing.

$210 (excl. GST)**

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Other Membership types

Associate Membership

To keep up to date with the world of kinesiology

Available to the general public

$65.95 annually**

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Student Membership

For current kinesiology students (Australia only)

Click here to download an AKA Inc. Student Information Brochure.

$0 for first 2 membership periods, then $65.95 annually**

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Notes:

  • Fees are in Australian dollars and include GST except where indicated.
  • *PRB Application fees are once-off fees and are strictly non refundable.
  • **Membership Registration and Renewal fees are annual fees and are strictly non refundable.
  • Membership period is 1 July – 30 June.
  • All study must be fully accredited with the AKA. Find an accredited course here. Check before commencing study to ensure your course has accreditation status.
  • Please allow up to 5 business days for your membership application to be processed.
  • All practitioner and instructor members must abide by the AKA Constitution and By-Laws, Code of Practice, Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. Click here to view these documents.
  • Applications must be completed within 3 months or additional application fees may apply.

In the spirit of reconciliation the Australian Kinesiology Association Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We also acknowledge all our teachers and leaders of kinesiology that have come before us as we honour the traditional roots of kinesiology together.

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