Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy

What Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy does

Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy (FTVS UK) is a public university faculty operating as part of Charles University (founded 1348, ranked 265th globally and 79th in Europe) and delivering degree programs, continuing education, clinical healthcare, and recreational services in Prague. The faculty enrolls 2,443 students across seven bachelor's programs (physical education, coaching, fitness coaching, sports management, physiotherapy, adapted physical education, military physical education), follow-up master's degrees, and doctoral research, and produced 491 graduates in 2024. It operates specialized physical assets including a renovated seven-room fitness center with a 45-meter athletic tunnel, the Nosticova gym, the Loděnice Troja water sports center, mountain lodges in Pec pod Sněžkou and Horní Malá Úpa, a training center in Stráž nad Nežárkou, plus a physiotherapy clinic covered by Czech public health insurance.

FTVS UK monetizes through a multi-stream model: state-budget subsidies based on enrollment and research output, tuition and lifelong-learning fees (83 courses in 2024, with graduate counts up more than 3x in four years), facility rentals (gym, football field, rope center, minigolf, athletic tunnel), and service revenue from the physiotherapy clinic, fitness center, sauna, copy center, catering, and merchandise. Distribution is direct via the centralized Charles University SIS for admissions, an e-shop for lifelong learning, and on-campus facility access. Marketing channels combine the official website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, on-campus plasma screens, two faculty-produced podcasts, the "ZMĚŇ SVĚT POHYBEM" competition, open days, and university fair presence. Partnership ecosystem includes Česká spořitelna as main sponsor of the competition, secondary-school partner network, sports sector partners (Decathlon, Rock Point, Mattoni, Runczech, Multisport), and international alliances including 4EU+ and Erasmus+.

The faculty is staffed by 74 employees and is headquartered at José Martího 269/31, Prague 6. It is a non-profit public entity under Czech higher education law; no ownership, equity, or fundraising activity exists. Technology assets are conventional: a multimedia studio with professional cameras and chroma key, clinical physiotherapy equipment, and conventional sports-facility hardware. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software, or patented technology are disclosed.

Name

Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy

Legal name

Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy

Website

https://ftvs.cuni.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FTVS UK is a public university faculty within Charles University delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in physical education, sports coaching, sports management, and physiotherapy, serving 2,443 students plus lifelong-learning participants, healthcare patients, and recreation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services (EDALAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

Keywords

• Physical education programs
• Sports science degrees
• Physiotherapy education
• University sports facilities
• Athletic training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. State Budget Funding: Public university funding from Czech state budget based on student enrollment, research outputs, and institutional criteria.
2. Tuition Fees: Fees for study programs, continuing education courses, coaching school, and lifelong learning programs.
3. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting sports facilities (gyms, sports fields, boat house, recreational facilities), classrooms, and equipment to external parties.
4. Services Revenue: Fees for physiotherapy services, fitness center access, sauna, copy center, catering, and merchandise sales.
5. Recreational Facility Operations: Income from mountain lodges (Na Muldě, Horní Malá Úpa), training center (Dvorce), and Loděnice Troja including accommodation and restaurant services.
6. Partnership and Sponsorship: Support from partners including Česká spořitelna for competitions and marketing activities, with benefits such as partner designation and event participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy is a public university faculty that delivers higher-education programs (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral) in physical education, sports science, physiotherapy, and related disciplines. It also runs supporting service operations including a physiotherapy clinic, a fitness center, and rental of sports facilities to students and external users.

Product overview

Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy (FTVS UK) is a university faculty providing higher education in physical education, sports, and health sciences through bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The faculty operates as a comprehensive sports and wellness institution offering educational services (lifelong learning, coach training, University of Third Age), healthcare (physiotherapy clinic), sports facilities for rent (gyms, athletics tunnel, rowing center), recreational centers (mountain lodges, training facilities), youth programs (summer camps, athletic preparation), senior activities, and media production services including podcasts. The portfolio includes specialized facilities like a renovated fitness center, sauna, multimedia studio, and various sports courts, all supporting the faculty's mission of promoting healthy lifestyle through movement and sport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's degree programs in physical education and sport sciences Undergraduate university programmes covering physical education, sports science, coaching, and related disciplines, delivered to enrolled students seeking a first university degree.
• Master's degree programs in physical education and sport sciences Postgraduate university programmes that build on bachelor's-level qualifications, offering advanced specialization in physical education, sports science, physiotherapy, and related fields.
• Doctoral degree programs in physical education and sport sciences Research-oriented doctoral programmes for candidates pursuing advanced scholarly work in physical education, sports science, and related disciplines.
• Physiotherapy clinic services Patient-facing physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and consulting services run by the faculty, serving both members of the university community and external patients.
• Sports facility and fitness center rental services Rental and access services for the faculty's sports halls, fitness center, and recreational facilities, available to students, staff, and external individuals or groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,443 students enrolled in 2024 across all degree levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Balance Club Brumlovka (BCB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOriginal initiator and education partner of the competition project. In early years, best student works were awarded. Competition was later expanded to all UK faculties.
• IOCB TECHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOther partner of the 'ZMĚŇ SVĚT POHYBEM' competition supporting innovation in healthy lifestyle projects.
• KPMGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services partner of the competition and institutional partner offering expertise in project evaluation.
• DecathlonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports retailer partner supporting the competition with prizes and sports equipment expertise.
• MattoniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner contributing to competition events and activities.
• Euro (media partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage and visibility for competition activities and winners.
• Partner Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with secondary schools including ZŠ Hostivice, ZŠ Žerno, and others. Schools receive 'partner school' status and collaborate on educational activities and student recruitment.
• RunczechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization in the FTVS partner ecosystem supporting running and athletic events.
• Rock PointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor gear retailer partner supporting climbing and outdoor activities.
• MultisportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate fitness benefit program partner enabling employee access to sports facilities.
• AntidopingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in anti-doping education and fair play initiatives in sports.
• Aktivní ČeskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative partner promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle in Czech Republic.
• ACESOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in health and sports sector collaboration.
• ESBMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sports business and management education and research.
• 4EU+ AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university alliance including Charles University, University of Copenhagen, Heidelberg University, University of Navarra, University of Warsaw, and University of Milan. Promotes student mobility, joint programs, and research collaboration.
• Erasmus+ PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnerships with European universities for student and staff mobility, joint projects, and academic cooperation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb: University of Zagreb's Faculty of Kinesiology is the primary sport-sciences faculty in Croatia. Comparable scope and offerings in physical education, kinesiology, and postgraduate research, with similar central-European positioning.
• Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana: University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Sport is the leading sports-science faculty in Slovenia. Comparable in regional size, curriculum scope, and European positioning, though serving a different national market.
• University of Physical Education, Budapest (TF): Hungarian University of Sport Science (TE) is a stand-alone sports university providing degree programs and research across sport sciences. Comparable in regional scale and curricular focus, with deep national-team affiliations.

Direct peers

• German Sport University Cologne: Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln is Europe's largest and most prominent university dedicated solely to sport sciences and physical education. Directly comparable to FTVS UK as a sport-specialist university faculty offering degree programs, research, and clinical services.
• Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc: Palacký University's Faculty of Physical Culture offers degrees in physical education, kinanthropology, and adapted physical activity. Another Czech peer competing for the same domestic student pool and sports-science research funding.
• Faculty of Sports Studies, Masaryk University: Masaryk University's Faculty of Sports Studies in Brno is the closest Czech competitor to FTVS UK, offering overlapping bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in physical education, sports coaching, and physiotherapy.
• Norwegian School of Sport Sciences: Norges idrettshøgskole is a public university in Oslo dedicated exclusively to sport and physical activity sciences. Highly comparable as a sport-focused higher education institution with research, teaching, and clinical practice.
• University of Copenhagen - Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports: University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports is a 4EU+ Alliance partner of FTVS UK. Directly comparable as a Nordic research-intensive department in sport and health sciences with graduate programs and clinical activity.

Others

• Decathlon (Czech Republic): Decathlon Czech Republic is a partner of the 'ZMĚŇ SVĚT POHYBEM' competition and a major sports equipment retailer. Included as an ecosystem partner with adjacent commercial interest in sports education and youth-development initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Loughborough University - School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: Loughborough's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is a globally leading research and teaching department within a broader university. Comparable in research output and sports-science curriculum, with a stronger elite-sport performance orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Qv8OwXpEXZ2EyLIz13j3A/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/UKFTVS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ftvsunikarlova
• Instagraminstagram.com/ukftvs

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Subsidiaries7 records

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