So you wanna get certified in fitness?

Well, there’s no shortage of options.

To help you navigate the dizzying industry, I’ve put together a list (in no particular order) of established Canadian fitness councils and associations that offer certification.

Did I miss any?

Provincial

• Ontario Fitness Council OFC

• Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFCLA)

• B.C. Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA)

• Manitoba Fitness Council (MFC)

• Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association (SPRA)

• Fitness New Brunswick (NBCFAL)

• Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA)

• Island Fitness Council (Prince Edward Island)

National

• The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

• CanFitPro

• Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES)

• Certified Professional Trainers Network (CPTN)

• YMCA

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