Gymnathlon
methodology
"Gymnathlon is a well-rounded sports program designed to support a child's overall athletic development. Our approach focuses on building a lifelong love for movement through playful, thoughtfully structured sessions that develop essential, age-appropriate skills and abilities.
To support children at every stage, Gymnathlon is organized into four interconnected programs that grow with your child."
Baby
2,5–4 years
- A gentle first introduction to organized movement and early independence
- Developing 10 foundational skills
- Playful movement games and activities using a variety of equipment
Junior
4–6 years
- Building well-rounded movement and confidence
- Developing 12 essential skills
- Fun athletics, gymnastics, and movement games
Sportmix
6–9 years
- Building versatility, teamwork, and confidence
- Fundamentals of 6 sports
- Basketball, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, volleyball, and parkour
Active
8–11 years
- Building fitness and healthy movement habits
- Developing 7 physical abilities
- Fun circuit training, skill-based exercises and movement games
Playful experiences that bring joy
Motivational Sticker Chart
Children collect stickers as they complete activities and practice new skills. The colourful chart keeps them excited and motivated, while giving parents a clear view of their child's progress throughout the program.
Meet Max the Monkey
Max adds an extra layer of fun to every class. Each child takes him home for a week, shares their adventures, and writes in Max's journal. It's a playful way to extend the joy beyond the gym and involve the whole family.
Supportive Coaching in Every Group
Our supportive coaches lead every group, ensuring children receive guidance and personal attention. Small groups create a supportive environment where every child receives the attention they need to stay engaged and involved.
Development of key abilities and skills
| Area of development | Core Skills and Abilities |
|---|---|
| Physical Skills and Abilities | Climbing and crawling Walking and running Rolling Playing with balls Agility and balance Jumping |
| Tactical abilities | Spatial awareness |
| Technical skills | Throwing and catching |
| Personal Development | Friendship Independence |
| Area of development | Core Skills and Abilities |
|---|---|
| Physical Skills and Abilities | Running Crawling and rolling Jumping and bouncing Core stability positions Equipment-based activities Balance and stability Movement coordination Upper-body strength |
| Tactical abilities | Game awareness |
| Technical skills | Throwing and catching Throwing a ball |
| Personal Development | Focus and Confidence |
| Sport | Fundamentals of each sport |
|---|---|
| Tennis skills | Speed Strength Coordination |
| Volleyball skills | Explosiveness Speed Coordination |
| Basketball skills | Explosiveness Strength Speed |
| Athletics skills | Explosiveness Strength Speed |
| Gymnastics skills | Flexibility Coordination Strength |
| Parkour skills | Flexibility Coordination Strength |
| Area of development | Core Skills and Abilities |
|---|---|
| Physical Skills and Abilities | Speed Explosiveness Strength Endurance Coordination Flexibility Balance |
| Personal Development | Motivation Self-discipline Cooperation and teamwork |
The Experts behind our methodology
Gymnathlon's methodology was developed in collaboration with experts from Charles University in Prague, alongside specialists from sports clubs and professional associations. It combines structured skill development with engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Each program is thoughtfully designed to combine enjoyment with well-rounded development. Depending on the age group and program focus, the content was created in collaboration with the experts listed below.
Doc. PaedDr. Tomas Peric, Ph.D.
Lead Methodology Advisor
Charles University
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Author of publications on youth sports training
PhDr. Ales Kaplan, Ph.D.
Athletics methodology advisor
Head of the Department of Athletics, Charles University
Mgr. Jan Pecha, Ph.D.
Tennis methodology advisor
Member of the Coaching and Development Committee, Czech Tennis Association
Milena Moulisova
Basketball methodology advisor
Head Coach for Youth Development, Czech Basketball Federation
Mgr. Karel Kupec
Pediatric Physiotherapist
Mgr. Katerina Dolezalova, Ph.D.
Gymnastics methodology advisor
Faculty Member, Department of Gymnastics, Charles University
Mgr. Michaela Knoblochova
Volleyball methodology advisor
Certified Volleyball Coach, Charles University
Jan Pospisil
Parkour methodology advisor
Head of the Coaching and Development Committee, Czech Parkour Association