Gymnastics Academy

ongoing

Gymnastics Academy (GymAca) aims to establish a harmonised, Europe-wide framework for gymnastics coach education, recognition, and certification. The project responds to the current fragmentation in coaching qualification systems by developing a standardised curriculum, an advanced digital learning platform, and practical training programmes, ensuring a high-quality, accessible, and scalable education model. The project is structured into five interrelated work packages (WP1-WP5), each addressing a key component of implementation. WP1 (Project Management) ensures efficient coordination, financial oversight, and communication with the funder. WP2 (Research and Material Creation) conducts an in-depth analysis of national coaching frameworks and develops evidence-based educational resources. WP3 (Educational Framework and Customisation) standardises the curriculum and translates it into a digital platform. WP4 (Implementation of Education and Trainings) delivers both online and in-person training sessions, leading to at least 120 coaches obtaining a recognised Level 1 certification. Finally, WP5 (Promotion, Dissemination, and Exploitation) ensures that project outcomes are widely shared, reaching coaches, federations, and policymakers - with active engagement of all partners and support also from European Gymnastics. By leveraging cross-border collaboration, digital innovation, and institutional integration, GymAca will raise coaching standards, enhance professional development, and foster long-term sustainability in gymnastics education across Europe. Its outputs will be accessible beyond the project’s duration, creating a lasting impact on European sports governance, athlete development, and transnational cooperation.