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Four hours of sport per week are planned in the military schools. The MilSport internet platform supports the cadres in planning and carrying out these sports lessons. A comprehensive database with exercises and sample lessons as well as the necessary posters and documentation is available.

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Theoretical basics

Exercise collection

Lesson planner

Sample lessons

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Regulations 51.041 sport in the military are available in the Learning Management System (LMS):

51.041 d Sport in der Armee (German) 51.041 f Sport dans l’armée (French) 51.041 i Sport nell’esercito (Italian)

Further documents relating to sports instruction in the military can be found in the following chapters:

Subject programs

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News

23. September 2026

Lesson planner: new variations for strength circuits 1-3

For three existing strength circuits, new variants were developed as alternatives, with a deliberate focus on lower material requirements. As with the previous versions, the exercises can be performed in different degrees of difficulty and can be individually adapted to the level of performance of the participants.

12. February 2026

Training materials

The army's sports training is based on the documents issued by the Federal Office of Sport (BASPO). Appropriate adjustments were made during the revision of the training documents. In the theoretical principles section, the chapter entitled "youth and sport manual" was replaced by "manual adult sports education".

12. February 2026

Military sports leader education

The presentations for the military sports leader education have been revised in accordance with the "manual adult sports education". The current versions are available in the download area.

Workout of the week

28. September 2026

No time, idea or desire to prepare a workout? No problem, here is a possible workout to get you started right away!

The program can be defined according to your personal performance level.

Current: calendar week 40/41

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Challenge of the month

1. September 2026

For a month, a sport, a specific workout or another specific task will be performed every day to reach a (sports) goal. Be part of it and face the challenge!

Depending on the activity, the level of difficulty can be adjusted.

Current: month of September

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Positive properties

Exercise and sport lead to numerous positive reactions in the body and have a beneficial effect on the psyche.

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Military sport studies

The Swiss Federal Office of Sport supports the military with scientific studies on physical fitness.

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Preparation for military service

The sports instruction of the military attempts to progressively increase physical exertion during military service and to cater to the different requirements of members of the armed forces. Nevertheless, prior individual preparation is necessary in order to meet the requirements.

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The spirit of FIRE

The athletic performance of the troops is an important prerequisite for the basic and operational readiness of the military. True to the motto: the soldiers' physical fitness is the capital of the military.

It is therefore important to develop and monitor the sporting awareness of members of the armed forces in schools, training courses and courses by conveying meaning, prevention, motivation, instruction and supervision.

Through sports training, the army aims to train, promote and maintain the necessary physical skills for military operations in a function-related manner. The aim is to promote physical performance and physical well-being through high-quality instruction, taking into account the findings of sports science.