Get OFC Certified in Ontario

In Ontario, fitness leaders are certified through the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC), the registration body for the NFLA in the province. Before you can register, you write the NFLA Fitness Theory exam: 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, with 80% required to pass. The OFC's Theory exam fee is $65 plus a proctor fee set by your OFC Registered TFL, and you arrange the exam through the OFC.

Our Ontario course is your supplementary prep: a jargon-free textbook, lectures that follow the NFLA theory standards, and 600+ practice questions so the exam format feels familiar before test day.


Who Needs This OFC Fitness Theory Course?

This course is for anyone in Ontario who wants to become a fitness instructor (personal trainer, group fitness, yoga or pilates instructor, older adult instructor, and more) or get OFC certified. Fitness Theory is step one; full OFC registration also requires a fitness specialty module plus current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.

The OFC is Ontario's affiliate of Fitness Leadership Canada (formerly the NFLA), a credential recognized across Canada and in many countries around the world.

GET CERTIFIED IN WEEKS

Pass the OFC (FLC) Fitness Theory exam with FHP and start your new career

  • Simplified Textbook

    Our condensed 99 pg Fitness Theory textbook is simple, jargon free and uses examples and diagrams to teach you exactly what you need to know to ace the Fitness Theory exam

  • Online Lectures

    Lectures are clear, with good examples and elaborate on the course material found in the textbook

  • Practice Questions

    600+ interactive practice questions with explanations to help you learn from your mistakes and get exam ready

  • Course Tutor

    Study at your own pace but not alone. You get a personal course tutor assigned to you online practically 12 hours a day to help answer any questions by phone, live chat, or email

  • Pass Guarantee

    Didn't pass the first time? Come back and study again for FREE until you do!

  • Study Anywhere

    Study anywhere + anytime for 6 months. Course materials are accessible on any device (cellphone, laptop, tablet, etc.) and available 24/7

Results

Neeta B.

British Columbia

"It was a great experience doing the Fitness Theory through Pichada. She's always prompt in her replies and always encouraging. I highly recommend taking this course with her."

Solange A.

British Columbia

"My exam was done yesterday and I passed. I’m completely new to this field and the course material was very helpful, thank you! It gave me all the info I needed to start."

Diego A.

British Columbia

"The notes and downloadable files are very helpful. And the quizzes at the end of the chapters are great!"

Update: "I have completed the Fitness theory exam and I passed!"

Andrea T.

British Columbia

"I must say I LOVE the improvements! I feel going over the smaller chunks and the quizzes being broken up is so helpful!"

Lena C.

British Columbia

"Pichada is a wonderful teacher who always goes the extra mile for her students. She is encouraging and always prepared to answer questions. On top of this, her explanations are clear and easy to understand. It is a joy to learn from her."

Louis F.

British Columbia

"Pichada is a fantastic instructor! So supportive, makes complex concepts easy to understand, and always answers questions in a timely manner. Highly recommend!"

Susan T.

British Columbia

"Pichada is super nice and supportive. She explains the content well and patiently answers all my questions. Very nice teacher!"

Education Partners

FNB Fitness New Brunswick

Lead Instructor

Pichada W

Passionate about kinesiology, fitness, and education - my job here is to help you get your certifications and produce the best fitness professionals possible.

Outside of FHP, I graduated from UBC with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and have a black belt in Goju-Ryu karate. You can find me playing tennis when the weather is good or doing some sort of physical activity. I'm interested in injury prevention and I enjoy helping others become more knowledgeable about their body!

Contact me if you have any questions about our courses or need some help getting started in the industry.

BCPRA Exam Score: 90%

Course Content

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Downloads

    • Fitness Theory Notes - Complete

    • Fitness Theory Notes - Fill in the blanks

    • Fitness Theory Practice Questions (Additional)
  • 3

    Chapter 1

  • 4

    Chapter 2

    • Skeletal System

    • Chapter 2 Randomized Anatomical Planes & Movement Terms Quiz (10/50)

    • Chapter 2 Randomized Bone Quiz (10/40)

    • Chapter 2 Randomized Joint Motion Quiz (10/30)

    • Chapter 2 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/20)
  • 5

    Chapter 3

    • Muscular Systems

    • Chapter 3 Randomized Quiz (10/60)

    • Chapter 3 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/50)
  • 6

    Chapter 4

    • Muscle Function

    • Chapter 4 Randomized Quiz (10/30)
  • 7

    Chapter 5

    • Muscle & Posture

    • Chapter 5 Randomized Quiz (10/40)

    • Chapter 5 Challenge & Application Quiz (10/40)
  • 8

    Chapter 6

    • Energy Systems & Principles of Training

    • Chapter 6 Randomized Quiz (10/40)

    • Chapter 6 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/30)
  • 9

    Midterm Review

    • Computer Generated Midterm Exam (60/420)
  • 10

    Chapter 7

    • Resistance Training

    • Chapter 7 Randomized Quiz (10/20)

    • Chapter 7 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/20)

    • Anonymous Survey (30 seconds!)
  • 11

    Chapter 8

    • Flexibility

    • Chapter 8 Randomized Quiz (10/30)
  • 12

    Chapter 9

    • Cardiovascular System

    • Chapter 9 Randomized Quiz (10/30)

    • Chapter 9 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/50)
  • 13

    Chapter 10

    • Nutrition & Weight Management

    • Chapter 10 Randomized Quiz (10/30)

    • Chapter 10 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/40)
  • 14

    Chapter 11

    • Safety & Injuries

    • Chapter 11 Randomized Quiz (10/30)

    • Chapter 11 Randomized Challenge & Application Quiz (10/30)
  • 15

    Chapter 12

    • Fitness Leadership

    • Chapter 12 Randomized Quiz (10/20)
  • 16

    Final Review

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who certifies fitness leaders in Ontario?

    The Ontario Fitness Council (OFC), on behalf of the NFLA. You register with the OFC after passing the Fitness Theory exam and completing a fitness specialty module.

  • What does the OFC Fitness Theory exam cost?

    The NFLA Theory exam fee is $65, plus a proctor fee set by your OFC Registered TFL. The exam is 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, and you need 80% to pass.

  • What else do I need to register with the OFC?Beyond passing the Theory exam, you need a completed fitness specialty module and current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.

    Beyond passing the Theory exam, you need a completed fitness specialty module and current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.

  • Do I have to take this course to write the exam?

    No. This is supplementary study material; you write the official exam through the OFC. The course is here to make sure you pass it the first time, with a simplified textbook, clear lectures, and 600+ practice questions.

  • How long do I have access to this course?You get 6 months of access. And with our pass guarantee, if you don't pass the OFC exam the first time, you can come back and study again for free until you do.

    You get 6 months of access. And with our pass guarantee, if you don't pass the OFC exam the first time, you can come back and study again for free until you do.