COKO COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What sentence best describes the roles of the College and professional
associations?i. The College serves the public interest and the professional
associations serve the interests of the profession.ii. The College and the
professional associations both serve the public interest.iii. The College and
the professional associations both serve the interests of the profession.iv.
The professional associations direct the operations of the College..
Answer: The best answer is i. The College's mandate is to regulate the
profession in order to serve and protect the public interest. Answer ii is not
the best answer because professional associations are designed to serve the
interests of their members. While professional associations care about the
public interest and often take actions that assist the public interest, they are
under no statutory duty to do so and are accountable only to their members.
Answer iii is not the best answer because the College is not permitted to
serve the interests of its members under its statute. While it tries to ensure
that it regulates its members sensitively and fairly, and consults with its
members, the College's mandate is the public interest. Answer iv is not
correct. While the College consults with the professional associations and
considers seriously their views and respects their expertise, the College is
not under the control of any professional association.
◍ Ethics Scenario:David, a kinesiologist, is always polite to his
patients/clients, in a formal way. He feels good about himself. However, he
often says "God" to express surprise. The phrase means nothing to him and
no one has ever expressed concerns about it. One of his patients/clients,
Paul, has shared that he is very religious. Whenever David says "God" Paul
, flinches a bit. What should David do?.
Answer: David notices and asks Paul if the use of the word "God" bothers
Paul. Paul says that, actually it does. David makes a point of not saying
"God" anymore in front of Paul. After discussing the incident with a
colleague, David decides that the ethical thing for him to do is to stop using
the word "God" as an expression of surprise whenever he is with a
patient/client because David cannot tell in advance who will be offended.
This relates to the Code of Ethics that kins must follow.
◍ Discontinuing Professional Services Scenario.
Answer: Donna, a kinesiologist, wants to stop treating a patient/client
because the patient/client has stopped paying. She reads an article in the
College's newsletter suggesting that patients/clients should be given at least
two weeks to find a new kinesiologist before one stops treating the
patient/client. Donna cannot see why she needs to see a patient/client who is
not paying for her services and does not follow the newsletter suggestion.
The patient/client experiences pain once the treatment stops and misses ten
days of work before the patient/client can find another kinesiologist to treat
him. The patient/client complains to the College. After investigating the
complaint the College requires Donna to appear before it to receive a verbal
caution because Donna abandoned a patient/client who was in pain without
giving the patient/client adequate time to find another kinesiologist. The fact
that Donna was not paid did not remove her duty to the patient/client who
was in pain.
◍ David, a kinesiologist, is registered with the College. David's father is no
longer registered with the College. David's father sometimes drops into
David's office to treat his former long term patients/clients. The office
assistant refers to David's father as "Doctor" when booking patients/clients.
A patient/client complains to the College when her extended health
insurance refused to pay for David's father's services because he was
unregistered. Is David at risk for his father's conduct?.
Answer: The answer is yes. It is professional misconduct to permit a person
to hold themselves out as practising the profession when they are not
, registered. Similarly, permitting a person to illegally use the title "Doctor" in
one's practice would often be seen as professional misconduct if David
knew about it. David condoned the conduct that occurred at David's office.
David, by being registered, gave credibility and status to the illegal conduct
of his father. David could face a discipline hearing.
◍ Donna, a kinesiologist, does not really assess her patients/clients. She just
asks the patient/client what is wrong and then gives all of them exactly the
same treatment. A patient/client, Paula, came in with a serious condition.
Donna did not recognize it. Paula's condition worsened. Donna still did not
recognize it. After three months Paula went to the emergency department of
the hospital and was immediately diagnosed and treated correctly. What is
this a case of?.
Answer: This is an Incompetence Scenario. Paula complained to the College
about Donna's incompetence. The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports
Committee looked at Donna's records and heard Donna's explanation for
what she had done. It sent the case to discipline. The Discipline Committee
agreed that Donna showed a lack of knowledge, skill and judgment. It
ordered Donna to participate in specific upgrading courses aimed at
assessment.
◍ David, a kinesiologist, has been drinking a lot more alcohol the last few
months. He has been coming to work with a hangover. More recently he has
been drinking at lunch. One day David comes back after lunch drunk. Paul,
a patient/client, notices that David smells of alcohol and that David is
stumbling around the office. What is this a case of?.
Answer: This is an Incapacity Scenario. Paul tells the College. At first David
denies he has a problem. However, during the investigation, the College
learns that some of David's colleagues have noticed a significant change in
David's behaviour in recent months. The College also learned that David has
been charged with impaired driving. The College sends David to a medical
specialist who diagnoses David with a serious substance abuse disorder. The
College encourages David to go for treatment at a treatment centre in his
area. David agrees. The matter is referred to the Fitness to Practise
, Committee. David and the College agree to an order requiring David to stop
drinking, attend Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings, see his new
substance abuse specialist regularly and have a colleague watch David at
work and send regular reports to the College.
◍ The sentence "Kinesiologists are sensitive to the wishes of their
patients/clients" is most likely to be found in which of the following
provisions?i. The definition of incapacity.ii. The definition of
incompetence.iii. The definition of professional misconduct.iv. Professional
standards published by the College.v. The Code of Ethics..
Answer: The best answer is v. Striving to be sensitive is an ideal that
kinesiologists strive towards. Answer i is not the best answer because
incapacity deals with the kinesiologist's health condition. Seriously
insensitive behaviour may accompany some illnesses (e.g., addictions), but
it is the illness that must be treated first. Answer ii is not the best answer
because incompetence deals with kinesiologists having an adequate level of
knowledge, skill and judgment. Answer iii is not the best answer because
professional misconduct deals with the minimum conduct that is necessary
to avoid discipline. The corresponding professional misconduct provision
would likely be that kinesiologists shall not abuse their patients/clients.
Answer iv is not the best answer because professional standards deal with
ways in which to practice safely, effectively and professionally. A
professional standard would likely provide practical suggestions about how
to practice sensitively (e.g., advice on how to listen to the patient/client first
before doing anything else.).
◍ Consent Scenario No. 1.
Answer: Donna, a kinesiologist, meets a new patient/client Paula. Paula
complains about feeling stressed and tired. Donna says: "I would like to
fully understand your personal and family background and your medical
history. There could be a lot of things making you feel tired and stressed and
this information will help me try to figure out why. If you are uncomfortable
with any of my questions, please let me know. OK?" Donna has just
obtained informed consent for taking a full history.
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What sentence best describes the roles of the College and professional
associations?i. The College serves the public interest and the professional
associations serve the interests of the profession.ii. The College and the
professional associations both serve the public interest.iii. The College and
the professional associations both serve the interests of the profession.iv.
The professional associations direct the operations of the College..
Answer: The best answer is i. The College's mandate is to regulate the
profession in order to serve and protect the public interest. Answer ii is not
the best answer because professional associations are designed to serve the
interests of their members. While professional associations care about the
public interest and often take actions that assist the public interest, they are
under no statutory duty to do so and are accountable only to their members.
Answer iii is not the best answer because the College is not permitted to
serve the interests of its members under its statute. While it tries to ensure
that it regulates its members sensitively and fairly, and consults with its
members, the College's mandate is the public interest. Answer iv is not
correct. While the College consults with the professional associations and
considers seriously their views and respects their expertise, the College is
not under the control of any professional association.
◍ Ethics Scenario:David, a kinesiologist, is always polite to his
patients/clients, in a formal way. He feels good about himself. However, he
often says "God" to express surprise. The phrase means nothing to him and
no one has ever expressed concerns about it. One of his patients/clients,
Paul, has shared that he is very religious. Whenever David says "God" Paul
, flinches a bit. What should David do?.
Answer: David notices and asks Paul if the use of the word "God" bothers
Paul. Paul says that, actually it does. David makes a point of not saying
"God" anymore in front of Paul. After discussing the incident with a
colleague, David decides that the ethical thing for him to do is to stop using
the word "God" as an expression of surprise whenever he is with a
patient/client because David cannot tell in advance who will be offended.
This relates to the Code of Ethics that kins must follow.
◍ Discontinuing Professional Services Scenario.
Answer: Donna, a kinesiologist, wants to stop treating a patient/client
because the patient/client has stopped paying. She reads an article in the
College's newsletter suggesting that patients/clients should be given at least
two weeks to find a new kinesiologist before one stops treating the
patient/client. Donna cannot see why she needs to see a patient/client who is
not paying for her services and does not follow the newsletter suggestion.
The patient/client experiences pain once the treatment stops and misses ten
days of work before the patient/client can find another kinesiologist to treat
him. The patient/client complains to the College. After investigating the
complaint the College requires Donna to appear before it to receive a verbal
caution because Donna abandoned a patient/client who was in pain without
giving the patient/client adequate time to find another kinesiologist. The fact
that Donna was not paid did not remove her duty to the patient/client who
was in pain.
◍ David, a kinesiologist, is registered with the College. David's father is no
longer registered with the College. David's father sometimes drops into
David's office to treat his former long term patients/clients. The office
assistant refers to David's father as "Doctor" when booking patients/clients.
A patient/client complains to the College when her extended health
insurance refused to pay for David's father's services because he was
unregistered. Is David at risk for his father's conduct?.
Answer: The answer is yes. It is professional misconduct to permit a person
to hold themselves out as practising the profession when they are not
, registered. Similarly, permitting a person to illegally use the title "Doctor" in
one's practice would often be seen as professional misconduct if David
knew about it. David condoned the conduct that occurred at David's office.
David, by being registered, gave credibility and status to the illegal conduct
of his father. David could face a discipline hearing.
◍ Donna, a kinesiologist, does not really assess her patients/clients. She just
asks the patient/client what is wrong and then gives all of them exactly the
same treatment. A patient/client, Paula, came in with a serious condition.
Donna did not recognize it. Paula's condition worsened. Donna still did not
recognize it. After three months Paula went to the emergency department of
the hospital and was immediately diagnosed and treated correctly. What is
this a case of?.
Answer: This is an Incompetence Scenario. Paula complained to the College
about Donna's incompetence. The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports
Committee looked at Donna's records and heard Donna's explanation for
what she had done. It sent the case to discipline. The Discipline Committee
agreed that Donna showed a lack of knowledge, skill and judgment. It
ordered Donna to participate in specific upgrading courses aimed at
assessment.
◍ David, a kinesiologist, has been drinking a lot more alcohol the last few
months. He has been coming to work with a hangover. More recently he has
been drinking at lunch. One day David comes back after lunch drunk. Paul,
a patient/client, notices that David smells of alcohol and that David is
stumbling around the office. What is this a case of?.
Answer: This is an Incapacity Scenario. Paul tells the College. At first David
denies he has a problem. However, during the investigation, the College
learns that some of David's colleagues have noticed a significant change in
David's behaviour in recent months. The College also learned that David has
been charged with impaired driving. The College sends David to a medical
specialist who diagnoses David with a serious substance abuse disorder. The
College encourages David to go for treatment at a treatment centre in his
area. David agrees. The matter is referred to the Fitness to Practise
, Committee. David and the College agree to an order requiring David to stop
drinking, attend Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings, see his new
substance abuse specialist regularly and have a colleague watch David at
work and send regular reports to the College.
◍ The sentence "Kinesiologists are sensitive to the wishes of their
patients/clients" is most likely to be found in which of the following
provisions?i. The definition of incapacity.ii. The definition of
incompetence.iii. The definition of professional misconduct.iv. Professional
standards published by the College.v. The Code of Ethics..
Answer: The best answer is v. Striving to be sensitive is an ideal that
kinesiologists strive towards. Answer i is not the best answer because
incapacity deals with the kinesiologist's health condition. Seriously
insensitive behaviour may accompany some illnesses (e.g., addictions), but
it is the illness that must be treated first. Answer ii is not the best answer
because incompetence deals with kinesiologists having an adequate level of
knowledge, skill and judgment. Answer iii is not the best answer because
professional misconduct deals with the minimum conduct that is necessary
to avoid discipline. The corresponding professional misconduct provision
would likely be that kinesiologists shall not abuse their patients/clients.
Answer iv is not the best answer because professional standards deal with
ways in which to practice safely, effectively and professionally. A
professional standard would likely provide practical suggestions about how
to practice sensitively (e.g., advice on how to listen to the patient/client first
before doing anything else.).
◍ Consent Scenario No. 1.
Answer: Donna, a kinesiologist, meets a new patient/client Paula. Paula
complains about feeling stressed and tired. Donna says: "I would like to
fully understand your personal and family background and your medical
history. There could be a lot of things making you feel tired and stressed and
this information will help me try to figure out why. If you are uncomfortable
with any of my questions, please let me know. OK?" Donna has just
obtained informed consent for taking a full history.
