Physical education of children at the state level in Ancient Greece began at what age?

In ancient Greece, physical education of children at the state level began at the age of 12. In special schools – palaestrah, boys learned wrestling skills, went in for running, jumping, gymnastics, swimming. A special place was occupied by lessons in throwing a hammer and a spear. The training lasted up to 16 years. These were private schools.

Young men from wealthy families from the age of 16 could continue their further education in gymnasiums.