In order to become an accredited member of the Federation, you must pass the FKQ exam.
Once this step is completed, you can proceed with your online accreditation application, by providing your certificate of successful completion of the exam that will be given to you by the FKQ.
The online accreditation exam (French or English) lasts 3 hours and costs $45 + taxes.
Exam Preparation
The exam consists of 114 multiple-choice questions. Its purpose is to determine whether kinesiology graduates have demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge to begin practicing as a certified kinesiologist.
Refer to the study guide for general objectives of the certification exam. We do not offer preparatory sessions for this exam.
Eligibility
Québec Graduates
To be eligible for the accreditation exam of the Fédération des kinésiologues du Québec, you must be a graduate of the first cycle of the bachelor's degree in kinesiology from a Quebec university.
Canadian Graduates, outside Quebec
For Canadian degrees, outside Quebec, send us a copy of your complete transcript to study your eligibility for the exam, at c_chevillon@kinesiologue.com.
Graduates outside Canada
Requirements applicable to candidates who studied at a university outside Canada: Contact the Ministère de l'immigration, de la diversité et de l'inclusion to obtain a Comparative Evaluation of studies completed outside Quebec.
Technical requirements
You will be connected by videoconference throughout your online exam. You will need:
- A computer with a working camera (smartphones and tablets are prohibited, headphones or microphones are not required);
- A good, stable Internet connection;
- A calculator, a blank sheet of paper and a pencil (do not use your computer's calculator).
Exam validity
The exam is valid for a period of 12 months after it is taken. If your accreditation is not completed within this period, you will have to retake the exam.
Dates of the next accreditation exams
Visit the FKQ exams section regularly to register for the online exam, in French or English. If no date is posted on the site, it is because it has not yet been determined. However, be aware that the online exam will be offered every month.
Exam Registration Requirements (Documents to Send)
1. Register for the exam date and language of your choice at the following link: FKQ exams
2. Send ASAP an unofficial copy of your transcript of your baccalaureate in kinesiology to: c_chevillon@kinesiologue.com.
3. Ask your university registrar to send your official transcript with the graduation date of your baccalaureate in kinesiology by one of the following means:
a) (preferred) by email: c_chevillon@kinesiologue.com
b) by mail: Cécile Chevillon (FKQ), 553 rue de la Canadienne, Mont-Blanc, (QC) J0T 2G0
No official transcripts will be accepted by the candidate. Requests are made online via your university registrar. This transcript must certify the end of studies. Otherwise, it must be accompanied by an official certificate of completion of studies.
PLEASE NOTE: Diplomas not bearing the title "Bachelor of Kinesiology" must send us their official copy of the transcript for review no later than 10 days before the exam date (unofficial copy accepted by email). Please note that a candidate who does not meet the eligibility criteria will be refused entry.
Transmission of results
The results (pass or fail) will be transmitted within a maximum of 15 days following the date of your exam by email. In the event of failure, an email will indicate the areas of competence that were least successful.
A retake will be possible, at a cost of $45, three months after your first attempt. In the event of a second failure, your file will be automatically submitted to the Complaint Management Committee (CGP) for analysis. The result of the analysis and the recommendations of the CGP will be sent to you by official letter as soon as your file is processed, i.e. between 60 and 90 days.
