progymnasma
/ˌprəʊdʒɪmˈnazmə/noun
A preparatory or preliminary exercise or study.
- Now chiefly with reference to classical history and literature..
Origin
Mid 16th century. From post-classical Latin progymnasma or its etymon ancient Greek προγύμνασμα preparatory exercise from προγυμνάζειν to train beforehand + -μα.