About Us
Physical IQ Sports Academy is a leading South African institution dedicated to providing high-quality sports, fitness, and wellness education that is both nationally accredited and internationally recognised. Physical IQ has grown into a trusted name in the fitness and sports sector, known for blending academic learning with practical, hands-on mentorship. Physical IQ holds accreditations with CATHSSETA, the Department of Higher Education and Training, QCTO, and SAQA, while also being the exclusive Southern African partner of the globally respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Recognition from REPSSA and ICREPS further ensures that Physical IQ qualifications are portable and valued worldwide.
Beyond education, Physical IQ actively collaborates with key organisations to strengthen the South African Health and Fitness landscape. Partnerships with the Department of Sport and Recreation, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Special Olympics South Africa, and a wide network of sports academies across the country highlight its commitment to community development, inclusivity, and athlete support. These collaborations allow Physical IQ to contribute meaningfully to grassroots sport, elite performance, and the promotion of health and fitness across diverse communities.
Ashleigh Hall is the passionate founder of Physical IQ Sports Academy. His deep love for understanding human biomechanics and training efficiency began during his own athletic endeavours, which inspired him to pursue Sports Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), followed by an Honours postgraduate degree in Biokinetics Physical IQ. As a former professional sportsman, Ashleigh brings personal insight to his work—having collaborated with elite rugby and soccer teams and supported international-level hockey and surfing athletes. His expertise extends beyond elite sport, as he also leads spinal rehabilitation initiatives focused on restoring functional movement and alleviating pain Physical IQ.
Beyond his academic and professional credentials, Ashleigh is a fervent entrepreneur and believer in lifelong learning. When not innovating in sports science education, you’ll find him embracing the ocean with a surfboard in hand or lost in a good book
Ashleigh Hall’s blend of elite sporting experience, academic rigour, rehabilitative expertise, and entrepreneurial drive underpins the innovative and practical foundation upon which Physical IQ Sports Academy stands.
Wayne Minnie serves as the Head of Academics at Physical IQ Sports Academy, where he brings a rigorous scientific mindset and structured approach to ensuring the highest academic standards.
A registered biokineticist—a profession valued in South Africa’s healthcare landscape for delivering scientifically grounded exercise interventions—he specializes in enhancing physical functioning, rehabilitation, and sports performance through individualized, evidential training protocols.
In this leadership position, Wayne is responsible for guiding curriculum development, facilitating academic collaborationt, and fostering an academic culture at Physical IQ.
Team
Head of Academia – Wayne Minnie
Student Support – Bridget Minnie
WC Region – Ian Pienaar & Stephanie Pienaar