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About OFC

It's been almost thirty years since the Ontario Fitness Council was formed. Originally directed by F.O.L.P, today the OFC continues to be a vital service for the fitness industry, providing the resources and training essential to enhancing fitness leader performance and stimulating their ongoing growth and success.

 

What's in an OFC Registered Fitness Leader Membership?

  • Professional Training as a Fitness Leader
  • Professional Designation - Registered and Certified Fitness Leader
  • Easy access to relevant leading edge information
  • Topical and Current Publications
  • Opportunity to become an OFC TFL. You or your team teach the courses, educate the leaders, collect the revenue, maintain the standard and the OFC will register the certified leaders and support them.
  • Automatic 2 Million Dollar General Liability Insurance for Registered Leaders who are certified in Group Fitness, Pilates, Yoga, 3rd Age, Aqua, Osteofit, Resistance/Weight Training, and Personal Fitness Training. For information on this coverage please visit our provider.
  • Be recognized by clients and employers as a Certified Fitness Leader and a Registered Health and Fitness Professional under one of the following Member Levels:
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Business and Networking Member- Level 1
 
A BN member is not currently certified and registered in OFC Fitness Theory, an Affiliate Certification or an OFC approved Specialty Certification. This member is certified and or registered through another organization and follows their standards and practices. The OFC or affiliated organization does not monitor a BN members CEC requirements and or re-certification/registration criteria. A BN member has access to OFC newsletters, discounts, online and in class workshops, database recognition and member promotions. BN members can network and cross promote with OFC Fitness Professionals and be a referred professional service supplier. Example of a BN Member would be a physiotherapist, massage therapist, chiropractor, non-registered OFC affiliate, or a fitness leader that is certified by a for profit certification company who does not work with the OFC through a structured agreement.
 
 
Silver Member - Level 2

A Silver Member is certified and registered in OFC Fitness Theory and 1 OFC approved Specialty Certification. This member can choose to continue upgrading and or adding certifications without having to pay additional registration fees, but may be subject to exam or practical fees to achieve new certifications. A silver member can take advantage of our OFC Certification Registration that includes 2 million dollar commercial general liability insurance. A Silver member has access to OFC newsletters, discounts, online and in class workshops, database recognition and member promotions. A Silver member will have a site profile and can interact with all members. As a Silver member, you can apply for TFL apprenticeship programs under your specialty certification (s) after your 4th year anniversary as an OFC Registered Certified Fitness Leader.

 

 

Gold Member - Level 3

A Gold Member is certified and registered in OFC Fitness Theory and 2 or more OFC approved Specialty Certifications. This member can choose to continue upgrading and or adding certifications without having to Register in each additional specialty. A gold member can take advantage of our OFC Certification Registration that includes 2 million dollar commercial general liability insurance. A Gold member has access to OFC newsletters, discounts, online and in class workshops, database recognition and member promotions. A Gold member will have a site profile and can interact with all members. As a Gold member, you can apply for SFL and TFL apprenticeship programs under your specialty certification (s) after your 4th year anniversary as an OFC Registered Certified Fitness Leader.

 

 

Platinum Member - Level 4

A Platinum Member is certified and registered in OFC Fitness Theory, 1 or more OFC approved Specialty Certifications and has met OFC Registration criteria for TFL status. This member can choose to continue upgrading and or adding certifications without having to Register in each additional specialty. A Platinum member can take advantage of our OFC Certification Registration that includes 2 million dollar commercial general liability insurance. A Platinum member has access to OFC newsletters, discounts, online and in class workshops, database recognition and member promotions. A Platinum member will have a site profile and can interact with all members. This level also allows you to apply for apprenticeship programs for TFL registration in other specialty certification modules.

 

 

How do you become an OFC Registered Fitness Leader member?

The OFC's Registered TFL's have been certifying fitness professionals for over 30 years. Whether you wish to take our approved online certification courses, or contact a TFL in your area, you will be lead through the steps towards Registered Fitness Professional status. Please visit our Education Tab for course offerings or contact us directly.