Release Date

03 Mar, 1989

Runtime

00:26: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Johann Friedrich GutsMuths (1759-1839) was an educator and co-founder of gymnastics. He developed an entire system of gymnastic exercises for young people and summarized it in the book "Gymnastics for Young People" as a kind of instruction book. At a time when sporting activity was frowned upon, he had at least one hour of gymnastics a day at the Salzmannsche Erziehungsanstalt in Schnepfenthal (Thuringia). GutsMuth's work as the founder of the Volkssport movement is brought to life through contemporary testimonies, pictures and quotes.

Original Title

Auf den Spuren von GutsMuths

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Actors

Thomas Kästner

Klaus Piontek

Crew