NSCA, India

What NSCA, India does

NSCA, India (legally registered as Mathankars SandC Foundation, operating as NSCA Global Chapter India) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the India chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) USA. The entity manages and controls the organization of NSCA courses, events, and certification activities throughout India, offering the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credentials issued by the parent body, and handling recertification for Indian certificate holders. Its primary customers are individual strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, performance scientists, athletes, and coaches seeking globally recognized credentials, with secondary reach into academic institutions via the Education Recognition Program (ERP) and into elite sports organizations through S&C service relationships.

The organization's product portfolio comprises two core 4-month certification courses (NSCA-CPT and Strength & Conditioning), supplemented by sport-specific add-on courses (Cricket Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting, Sport & Exercise Nutrition), an annual professional membership (INR 8,300/year) with journal access and CEU benefits, the Education Recognition Program spanning 450+ universities globally, an annual Global Conference (inaugurated in India in March 2024), and a foundation scholarship program. Delivery combines online theory modules via a learning portal and offline practical sessions held on weekends at three regional training locations in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi NCR, backed by a customer dashboard for member management.

Revenue is generated from five streams: recurring membership subscriptions, individual course enrollments with embedded exam and membership discounts, conference registration and multi-tier sponsorship, ERP licensing-style partnerships with academic institutions, and foundation scholarships funded separately. The business is small (approximately 7 employees) and depends heavily on the parent NSCA USA brand, the NCCA accreditation of its certifications, and the credibility of its global 60,000+ member professional community. GTM motion is primarily sales-led with regional course coordinators, supplemented by event-driven demand generation through the annual conference and academic-channel partnerships via ERP.

Name

NSCA, India

Legal name

Mathankars SandC Foundation

Website

https://nscaindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NSCA India is the nonprofit Indian chapter of NSCA USA, delivering NCCA-accredited personal trainer and strength & conditioning certification courses, professional memberships, academic ERP partnerships, and the annual NSCA Global Conference to S&C professionals, athletes, coaches, and universities across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Strength conditioning certification
• Personal trainer certification
• Sport science education
• Athletic performance training
• Continuing education credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Thane, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Fees: Annual membership subscription at INR 8,300/year providing journal access, member-only content, CEU quizzes, and discounts on certification exams and events
2. NSCA-CPT Course Enrollment: Personal trainer certification course with discounts on NSCA professional membership (Rs 4,330) and exam fee (Rs 1,640) included as student benefits
3. Strength & Conditioning Course Enrollment: S&C certification course with Rs 3,300 discount on professional membership and Rs 4,950 discount on CSCS exam fee as student benefits
4. Conference Registration and Sponsorship: India's First Global S&C Conference (March 2024) with online attendance (INR 4,000+GST), offline attendance (INR 11,000-13,000+GST), and multiple sponsorship tiers generating event revenue
5. Education Recognition Program Partnerships: Academic institution partnerships for curriculum recognition, providing universities ERP status and graduates access to NSCA certifications and global exposure

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NSCA India is a nonprofit organization (legally Mathankars SandC Foundation) that serves as the India chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA. It delivers NCCA-accredited NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification programs in India, along with sport-specific courses (Cricket, Olympic Weightlifting, Sport & Exercise Nutrition), an annual Global Conference, professional membership, university ERP recognition, and a scholarship program for athletes and coaches.

Product overview

NSCA, India is a nonprofit organization (registered as Mathankars SandC Foundation) that serves as the India chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA. The company operates as a certification and education body offering a portfolio of training programs including the NSCA-CPT Course and Strength & Conditioning Course as core certification products, supplemented by specialized sport-specific courses (Cricket Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting, Sport & Exercise Nutrition). The company also manages the Education Recognition Program (ERP) that partners with universities, offers professional membership with benefits including journal access and exam discounts, organizes the annual NSCA Global Conference, and runs a scholarship program for athletes and coaches. The company is headquartered in Thane, Maharashtra with operational offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NSCA-CPT Course A 4-month weekend certification program that trains individuals to become NSCA Certified Personal Trainers. Covers scientific knowledge for health/fitness assessment, exercise program design, and emergency response, with Foundation and Advanced modules.
• Strength & Conditioning Course A 4-month certification program training S&C coaches to improve athletic performance. Includes sport-specific training design for tennis, badminton, cricket, football, basketball, sprinting, and marathon. Includes Rs 3,300 discount on professional membership and Rs 4,950 discount on CSCS exam fee for students.
• Cricket Conditioning Course Comprehensive course covering high performance science specifically for cricket athletes, with theory and practical sessions.
• Sport & Exercise Nutrition Course Comprehensive course on nutrition science and its impact on sport performance.
• Olympic Weightlifting Course Course covering Olympic weightlifting techniques including snatch, clean, and jerk, designed for strength training application.
• NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) Program that recognizes university programs with approved strength and conditioning curricula, preparing students for NSCA-CPT or CSCS certifications. Currently over 450 universities across 15 countries recognized.
• NSCA Professional Membership Annual professional membership at INR 8,300/year providing journal access to five NSCA publications, member-only content, discounts on certification exams and events, free CEU quizzes (up to 12), and community networking opportunities.
• NSCA Global Conference
• NSCA GC India Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarship program for deserving national or international level athletes and coaches/support staff to enhance performance through strength and conditioning education.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCCA accreditation ensures certifications meet highest industry standards for competency-based certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• RNS EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 March 2024Event secretariat for the 9th NSCA Global Conference on March 16-17, 2024 in Mumbai. Handles event logistics, registration, and coordination for India's First Global Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science Conference.
• Novotel Mumbai Juhu BeachminorOthers · 16 March 2024Conference venue for the 9th NSCA Global Conference (March 16-17, 2024) located at Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049.
• Somaiya Vidyavihar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSomaiya Vidyavihar University's BSc Sports and Exercise Science program is the first from India to receive NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) status. This partnership provides graduate students global exposure, discounts on NSCA certifications and events, and aligns Indian sports science education with global standards.
• NSCA USA (Parent Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSCA GC India is a nonprofit organization dedicated to managing and controlling NSCA courses, events, and activities throughout India. It offers NSCA-CPT and CSCS certifications issued by NSCA USA and handles recertification for all Indian certified professionals.
• Reliance Foundation HospitalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Christopher Pedra, HoD Sport Medicine at Reliance Foundation Hospital, serves as a presenter at the NSCA Global Conference, representing collaboration between NSCA India and Reliance's sports medicine capabilities.
• Pullela Gopichand Badminton AcademystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Caleb Linn serves as Head of Sport Science at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy and presents at NSCA events. The academy is India's premier badminton training institution.
• Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Samuel Pullinger serves as HoD Sport Science at Inspire Institute of Sports and presents at NSCA conferences, representing collaboration with this elite sports academy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sports Authority of India (SAI): Government body responsible for sports training and coach development across India. A broader incumbent whose coach certification and S&C programs overlap with NSCA India's institutional and elite-athlete segment.

Direct peers

• NSCA (USA, parent): The 1978-founded National Strength and Conditioning Association in the USA. NSCA India is the Global Chapter for India, offering the same CSCS and NSCA-CPT certifications under the parent's standards and brand.
• ACE (American Council on Exercise): Major US-based personal trainer and group fitness certification body with established India distribution. Directly competes for Indian fitness professional credentialing spend.
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine): One of the largest global personal training and S&C certification bodies. Competitor for the same Indian personal trainer and S&C coach wallet, actively marketed across India.
• NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness): US-based certification body offering Certified Personal Trainer credentials. Competes for the same Indian trainer market at a typically lower price point.
• ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association): Online-delivered personal trainer and S&C certification body popular in India for its online-first model. Competes directly on price and accessibility for Indian learners.
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine): Globally recognized clinical exercise and sports medicine certification organization. Competes at the higher-end S&C and exercise science credentialing tier in India.

Regional players

• Gold's Gym Fitness Institute (GFI): India-based gym-affiliated personal training academy offering its own certification. Competes for aspiring Indian personal trainers, particularly in metros.
• K11 School of Fitness: India-based personal training academy with its own certification pathway. Regional direct competitor for Indian personal trainer education and certification wallet.

Emerging players

• Precision Nutrition: Globally recognized sports and exercise nutrition certification. Comparable to NSCA India's Sport & Exercise Nutrition add-on course for Indian coaches seeking nutrition credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/www.scaindia.co.in
• Instagraminstagram.com/nsca_india
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nsca-india

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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