Fundamental 10!

By Athletic Skills Model®

Versatile movement. For a healthy and varied motor development.

Versatile movement is important for fitness, vitality, and health. It lays the foundation for lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

To support this, the ASM introduces the Fundamental 10!. This scientifically and practically backed model consists of ten fundamental movement forms that are essential for optimal motor development. These are relevant in sports, lifestyle, physical education, and healthcare.

The 10 Basic Movement Skills
Maintaining balance while supporting, sliding, rotating, riding, floating, and/or hanging.
Engaging in dueling with—and/or pulling, pushing, lifting, raising, carrying, and gripping materials or people.
All forms of movement, such as walking, running, crawling, swimming, cycling, skating, skateboarding, and (water) skiing.
Various forms of jumping, such as high jumping, long jumping, depth jumping, vaulting, skipping rope, or diving.
Rotations along the length, width, and depth axes, such as during somersaults, pivots, swinging on the horizontal bar, or performing cartwheels.
Throwing balls, dribbling, hitting with a racket/stick, fencing, feinting, and (fine) hand-eye coordination.
Passing and shooting balls, dribbling, kicking, feinting, and (fine) eye-foot coordination.
Moving over or on objects, such as wall bars, bouldering, and rope climbing.
Swinging the body through space using the horizontal bar, pole, or ropes.

All movements, packaged into 10 fundamentals.

All fundamental movement forms from the Fundamental 10! can be performed and practiced in various ways. Sports and games, physical professions, and daily activities typically incorporate a selection of these forms. Do you know which ones?

A healthy and varied exercise program includes different game and exercise forms from various fundamental movement forms. This approach leads to better performance and learning outcomes, fewer injuries, increased creativity, and more enjoyment, resulting in longer-lasting participation in physical activity.

Maintaining balance while supporting, sliding, rotating, riding, floating, and/or hanging.
Engaging in dueling with—and/or pulling, pushing, lifting, raising, carrying, and gripping materials or people.
All forms of movement, such as walking, running, crawling, swimming, cycling, skating, skateboarding, and (water) skiing.
Various forms of jumping, such as high jumping, long jumping, depth jumping, vaulting, skipping rope, or diving.
Rotations along the length, width, and depth axes, such as during somersaults, pivots, swinging on the horizontal bar, or performing cartwheels.
Throwing balls, dribbling, hitting with a racket/stick, fencing, feinting, and (fine) hand-eye coordination.
Passing and shooting balls, dribbling, kicking, feinting, and (fine) eye-foot coordination.
Moving over or on objects, such as wall bars, bouldering, and rope climbing.
Swinging the body through space using the horizontal bar, pole, or ropes.

All movements, packaged into 10 fundamentals.

All fundamental movement forms from the Fundamental 10! can be performed and practiced in various ways. Sports and games, physical professions, and daily activities typically incorporate a selection of these forms. Do you know which ones?

A healthy and varied exercise program includes different game and exercise forms from various fundamental movement forms. This approach leads to better performance and learning outcomes, fewer injuries, increased creativity, and more enjoyment, resulting in longer-lasting participation in physical activity.

HOW
VERSATILE
DO
YOU
MOVE
?

Your own top 10!

How does the Fundamental 10! work?

At ASM, it is recommended to use the Fundamental 10! to focus on all 10 movement skills present in sports, games, activities, professional profiles, or exercise routines.

Through the Fundamental 10!, diverse exercise programs such as gym classes, training, and vitality programs can incorporate structure in their planning. When focusing on a single sport or activity, an analysis can be made based on the 10 movement forms. Some of these forms are present in the sport, while others are not. Often, the forms included in the sport are developed in a one-sided manner, and the absent forms receive no attention. Greater variety in movement forms leads to increased diversity and more versatile movement.

Movement education for young and old.

Involving many basic forms of movement in your movement repertoire often used to come naturally. For example, during outdoor play, sports class, school gym, music class, dance class and other creative subjects. However, today’s generation of youth are less fit and need to be offered additional exercise programs and advice to compensate for “forgotten exercise skills.

In addition, today’s adults and seniors also move too little. Our sitting habits work overtime, and when we do move, it is often one-sided. It does not seem logical to talk about learning to move better or balance and fall training only at a late age. It makes more sense to influence people throughout their lives with thoughtful diverse exercise offerings. The Disk of 10! serves as a menu of choices to give the trainer, coach, teacher, therapist, parent, counselor or for yourself, a structure in programming a diverse range of exercise offerings.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Athletic Skills Model

The Fundamental 10! is a concept derived from the Athletic Skills Model® and was developed by, and is the registered property of, the Athletic Skills Company. The ASM is a Dutch talent development model that is scientifically and practically substantiated. It was developed by René Wormhoudt, the strength and conditioning coach of the Dutch national football team (KNVB), and Prof. Dr. Geert Savelsbergh, Professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences at the VU University Amsterdam and Professor of Talent Development at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Read more about the Athletic Skills Model and the founders >

Did you know?

Many top athletes are known to have practiced multiple sports, which means they automatically covered a large part of the Fundamental 10!. This contributed to better physical resilience, fewer injuries—leading to more hours of movement—a longer athletic career, and the development of more creative movement solutions.

See a shortlist of multiport athletes >

Become an expert on the Fundamental 10!.

With the Fundamental 10!, the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) has transformed the concept of versatile movement from a vision into a practical, applicable tool for both groups and individuals, and for all forms of physical activity. This includes use in physical education, rehabilitation/healthcare, elite sports and grassroots sports, informal sports, the corporate world, and vitality programs.

ASM Academy

Athletic Skills Model® is a European registered trademark and a concept of the Athletic Skills Company with all rights reserved.

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin

Subscribe to our International news and updates about the Athletic Skills Model.

© Athletic Skills Company | ® All brands are officially registered in Europe and may only be used with approval of the Athletic Skills Company in The Netherlands.

The Athletic Skills Model 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺🇳🇿 

Optimizing talent development though movement education | 2018

Next to the original Dutch book and Japanese translation, ‘The Athletic Skills Model’ is translated to English in 2018. Written by Rene Wormhoudt, Geert Savelsbergh, Jan Willem Teunissen & Keith Davids.

Buy

PLAYCE Schwarz Weiss in Köln

@ Köln 🇩🇪​

A PLAYCE #DesignedbyASM at Hockeyclub Schwarz Weiss in Köln. For versatile warm-ups, coordination training and even to be used for local Physical Education and physiotherapy.

PLAYCE

Official ASM Course ‘Advanced’ 

@ Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

In corporation with TT Sport a group of coaches and PE teachers followed the official ASM Instructor Course ‘Advanced’ in 2023. 

ASM Academy

The Athletic Skills Model 🇯🇵 

Optimizing talent development though movement education | 2021

Next to the original Dutch book and English translation, ‘The Athletic Skills Model’ is translated to Japanese in 2021 in preparation of the Olympics in Tokyo. Written by Rene Wormhoudt, Geert Savelsbergh, Jan Willem Teunissen & Keith Davids. Translated by Yutoka Kawai, Kunio Kano & Maliki Kimura. 

Buy

PLAYCE Pompey

@ Portsmouth 🇬🇧

On July 19th 2024 the first PLAYCE #DesignedbyASM in England was opened in Portsmouth! Read more >

PLAYCE

PLAYCE PXL​ University of Applied Science

@ Hasselt 🇧🇪

The first PLAYCE #DesignedbyASM in Belgium was build at the University of Applied Science PXL in Hasselt. The previous use of the gymnasium for gymnastics was due for renovation. Together with the instructors of the program, a custom design was created, including a sliding zone, innovative basketball hoops, a digital projection screen, and plenty of attractive affordances. The first phase has been completed. In the second phase, the acoustic walls, climbing wall, and gym equipment will follow.

PLAYCE

PLAYCE Landal Wirfttal

@ Stadtkyll 🇩🇪​

Due to flooding, a field at the Landal park Wirfttal was impassable. ASM had the opportunity to create a beautiful design here!

PLAYCE

Workshop ASM S&C Basketball​

@ CZ Basketball 🇨🇿​

The ASM Academy conducted workshops for the Czech Basketball Federation, bringing together strength and conditioning coaches specialized in basketball, as well as basketball coaches of the highest level.

ASM Academy

Planning

Planning najaar 2024 volgt binnenkort. 

Laat je e-mail achter en ontvang eenmalig een seintje als de nieuwe opleidingen online staan.

Inschrijven

Bekijk programma, leerdoelen en accreditaties >

Academie voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding (ALO), Amsterdam

13 februari, 27 februari & 13 maart 2025

17:00 – 21:30

Incl. pauze met maaltijd

€ 1095,-

Vrijgesteld van BTW.

In samenwerking met:

KNVB Campus, Zeist

17 februari, 17 maart & 31 maart 2025

17:00 – 21:30

Incl. pauze met maaltijd

€ 1095,-

Vrijgesteld van BTW.

In samenwerking met:

Sportcampus Zuiderpark, Den Haag

13 mei, 27 mei & 10 juni 2025

17:00 – 21:30

Incl. pauze met maaltijd

€ 1095,-

Vrijgesteld van BTW.

In samenwerking met:

Inschrijven

Bekijk programma, leerdoelen en accreditaties >

BV Sport, Leeuwarden

6 november & 27 november 2024

17:00 – 21:30

Incl. pauze met maaltijd

€ 695,-

Vrijgesteld van BTW.

In samenwerking met:

KNVB Campus, Zeist

donderdag 17 april & donderdag 15 mei 2025

17:00 – 21:30

Incl. pauze met maaltijd

€ 695,-

Vrijgesteld van BTW.

In samenwerking met:

Inspiratievideo's voor de gymles in je inbox 📥

Lukt het aanmelden niet? Mail je voornaam en achternaam en voor welke video’s je wilt aanmelden naar contact@athleticskillsmodel.nl. 

Met het insturen bevestig je op de hoogte zijn van onze privacyverklaring en word je automatisch toegevoegd aan de nieuwsbrief van de Athletic Skills Company. Je kan je altijd uitschrijven via de link onderaan de mailings. Met het uitschrijven schrijf je jezelf ook uit voor mailings over de  inspiratievideo’s voor de gymles.

De beste oefenstof voor de warm-up met ouderen in je inbox 📥

Met het insturen bevestig je op de hoogte zijn van onze privacyverklaring en word je automatisch toegevoegd aan de nieuwsbrief van de Athletic Skills Company. Je kan je altijd uitschrijven via de link onderaan de mailings. Met het uitschrijven schrijf je jezelf ook uit voor mailings over de ASM-OldStars video’s.

Lukt het aanmelden niet? Mail dan je e-mail, voornaam en achternaam naar contact@athleticskillsmodel.nl. 

Inschrijven

ASM-OLDSTARS TRAINERSCURSUS

Bekijk beschikbare data en locaties >
Wat is de Masters of Movement Community of Learners? >

Contactgegevens.



Over jou.


Je hebt de keuze uit unisexmaten, van S t/m XL. Bij twijfel, kies dan een maat kleiner. 

 

Maat | Lengte/Breedte

S | 70.5/47. M | 72/50. L | 73.5/53. XL | 75/56. 2XL | 76,5/59


Betaling.



Indien je werkgever betaalt, vul dan onderstaande velden in. Zo niet, ga dan door naar stap 4.
Let op: Controleer bij je organisatie voor de juiste factuur- en contactgegevens.

Voorwaarden.



Algemene voorwaarden > 
Inschrijvingsvoorwaarden > 
Privacyverklaring >

De beste oefenstof in je inbox 📥

Ontvang de 3-delige selectie van de bijna 100 spel- en oefenvormen om direct toe te passen.

Samengesteld op het Athletic Skills Platform. 

Met het insturen bevestig je op de hoogte zijn van onze privacyverklaring en word je automatisch toegevoegd aan de nieuwsbrief van de Athletic Skills Company. Je kan je altijd uitschrijven via de link onderaan de mailings. Met het uitschrijven schrijf je jezelf ook uit voor mailings over VoetbalFit.

Lukt het aanmelden niet? Mail dan je e-mail, voornaam en achternaam naar contact@athleticskillsmodel.nl. 

Inschrijven

MASTERS OF MOVEMENTTM

Contactgegevens.



Over jou.


Dieetwensen
💚🌱 We bieden standaard een vegetarische optie. Heb je aanvullende dieetwensen/allergien, laat het hieronder weten.

Je hebt de keuze uit unisexmaten, van S t/m XL. Bij twijfel, kies dan een maat kleiner. 

 

Maat | Lengte/Breedte

S | 70.5/47. M | 72/50. L | 73.5/53. XL | 75/56. 2XL | 76,5/59


Betaling.



Indien je werkgever betaalt, vul dan onderstaande velden in. Zo niet, ga dan door naar stap 4.
Let op: Controleer bij je organisatie voor de juiste factuur- en contactgegevens.

Voorwaarden.



Algemene voorwaarden > 
Privacyverklaring >

Inschrijven

ASM INSTRUCTEURSOPLEIDING SPECIALIST

Bekijk beschikbare data en locaties>
Wil je inschrijven voor de combinatie met 12 maanden Masters of Movement voor 1190 €995,-? Klik dan hier

Contactgegevens.



Over jou.


Dieetwensen
💚🌱 We bieden standaard een vegetarische optie. Heb je aanvullende dieetwensen/allergien, laat het hieronder weten.

Betaling.



Indien je werkgever betaalt (eventueel na afwijzing STAP-budget), vul dan onderstaande velden in. Zo niet, ga dan door naar stap 4.
Let op: Controleer bij je organisatie voor de juiste factuur- en contactgegevens.

Voorwaarden.



Algemene voorwaarden > 
Privacyverklaring >

GELUKT 🙌

Je inschrijving is gelukt! 

Je ontvangt een automatische bevestiging in je mailbox. Heb je niks ontvangen? Neem dan contact met ons op.

Inschrijven

ASM INSTRUCTEURSOPLEIDING ADVANCED

Bekijk beschikbare data en locaties>

Contactgegevens.



Over jou.


Dieetwensen
💚🌱 We bieden standaard een vegetarische optie. Heb je aanvullende dieetwensen/allergien, laat het hieronder weten.

Je hebt de keuze uit unisexmaten, van S t/m XL. Bij twijfel, kies dan een maat kleiner. 

 

Maat | Lengte/Breedte

S | 70.5/47. M | 72/50. L | 73.5/53. XL | 75/56. 2XL | 76,5/59


Betaling.



Indien je werkgever betaalt, vul dan onderstaande velden in. Zo niet, ga dan door naar stap 4.
Let op: Controleer bij je organisatie voor de juiste factuur- en contactgegevens.

Voorwaarden.



Algemene voorwaarden > 
Privacyverklaring >

News and updates

Subscribe to our International news and updates about the Athletic Skills Model.