NTG Ungdomsskole Lillehammer is a school that offers a unique combination of physical activity and academic subjects. The school, which was established in August 2017, has space for up to 96 students and is located in Idrettens Hus at Håkonshall. As a homework-free full-day school, NTG-U focuses on creating a good learning environment for students who want to develop both academically and physically.
Students participate in daily training that lasts 90 minutes, where the content includes basic training with a focus on coordination, strength and endurance. In addition, varied training is offered in several sports, such as gymnastics, ball games, skating, skiing, cycling, aerobics, dance, orienteering and climbing. The school emphasizes individual follow-up and activity-oriented electives, which give students the opportunity to learn in a varied way. Research shows that versatile training can increase both motivation and performance in students.