2,5–4 years

The first introduction to training and fostering independence

Development of 10 fundamental skills

Movement games and exercises with a variety of tools

4–6 years

Building versatility and sports motivation

Development of 12 key skills

Athletic and gymnastics exercises, movement games

6–9 years

Development of versatility and team cooperation

Teaching the basics of 6 sports

Basketball, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, volleyball, parkour

8–11 years

Building fitness and regular movement habits

Development of 7 physical abilities

Circuit training, technical exercises, movement games

Emphasis on maximum playfulness and experience

Game plan with stickers

For completed lessons and practiced skills and abilities, children collect stickers in attractive game plans. These enhance their motivation, as they visually guide them through the entire course. At the same time, they serve as a guide for parents, providing insight into the content and progress of the program.

The beloved monkey Max

The playful nature of the lessons is enhanced by the presence of Gymnathlon's mascot, Max the monkey, whom the children adore. Max supports the kids not only during the training sessions but also outside of them, as each child has the chance to take him home for a week. Families share their sports experiences with Max through Max's journal, allowing them to connect with others.

Two coaches for a maximum of twenty children

To ensure the quality of training and the best possible sports experience, the Gymnathlon concept is based on limited group sizes and two coaches (in the Junior, Sportmix, and Active courses). The coaches complement each other as needed, work with the children as a well-coordinated team, and always strive to ensure that every child takes away only the best experiences from each session.

Development of key abilities and skills

Area of development

Trained abilities/skills

Physical abilities and skills

Climbing and crawling

Walking

Rolling and tumbling

Ball games

Agility

Jumping

Tactical abilities

Spatial orientation

Technical skills

Throwing

Personality

Friendship

Independence

Area of development

Trained abilities/skills

Physical abilities and skills

Running

Climbing and rolling

Jumps and leaps

Cradle and dish

Exercises with equipment

Balance

Movement coordination

Tug-of-war

Tactical abilities

Orientation during play

Technical skills

Throwing and catching

Throwing a ball

Personality

Concentration

Sport

Key physical abilities for a given sport

Tennis

Speed

Strenght

Coordination

Voleyball

Explosivness

Speed

Coordination

Basketball

Explosivness

Strenght

Speed

Athletics

Speed

Strenght

Explosivness

Gymnastics

Strenght

Coordination

Flexibility

Parkour

Strenght

Coordination

Flexibility

Area of development

Trained abilities/skills

Physical abilities and skills

Speed

Explosivness

Strenght

Endurance

Coordination

Flexibility

Balance

Personality

Motivation

Discipline

Cooperation

Methodology guarantors

The Gymnathlon methodology is based on a diverse mix of exercises and games and was developed in collaboration with experts from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Charles University, as well as specialists from sports clubs and associations.

The selection of exercises in each program was designed with an emphasis on children's enjoyment and fun, as well as their overall development. Depending on the type of program, the methodology was developed in collaboration with the experts listed below.