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In Psychomotricity, researchers and practitioners provide coping strategies in therapy, education and health that always involve movement and play. When theories and practices of the discipline are used in qualitative research, initial results from pilot studies with pupils are very promising.

Psychomotricity in Italy exemplifies a discipline in transition, integrating educational, preventive, and therapeutic dimensions while remaining institutionally undefined. This study investigates the scientific underpinnings, professional landscape, and legislative framework of Psychomotricity in Italy. Utilizing national surveys and secondary literature, the authors analyse the professional distribution, training pathways, and sectoral engagement of Italian Psychomotricians.

Physical education (PE) holds great potential for promoting social participation, yet it also carries a heightened risk of exclusion due to its strong emphasis on performance norms. This research project developed, implemented, and evaluated an evidence-based training programme to support teachers in inclusive PE settings.

This meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of movement- and body-oriented interventions as applied by psychomotor therapy and identified practice-relevant implications. A systematic literature search adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted across EBSCOhost databases. Studies involving movement-based interventions for participants aged 2–18 years were included, yielding 68 studies with 6,396 participants from 22 countries.

The acquisition of handwriting relies on complex sensorimotor coordination, involving the progressive integration of visual and proprioceptive feedback. This article explores the impact of visual feedback modifications on handwriting motor control. Different strategies are examined according to the nature of the modification (adding or reducing information) and the timing of its application (during or after

Psychomotricity has long been established in German-speaking countries, yet systematic, data-based descriptions of the profession have been lacking. This study aimed to provide the first comparative overview of psychomotor training pathways, work contexts, and professional practices in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Data were drawn from the Questionnaire of European Psychomotricity (QuEP).

The article examines the ethical dilemmas faced by the psychomotor therapy trainings conducted by the Bulgarian Association for the Development of Psychomotricity (BAPMT) over the last five years and arising in the context of the Bulgarian environment.

Designing educational spaces for free play for young children with disabilities or developmental delays (birth to six years) is a key component of early childhood intervention (ECI) programmes in Germany. Free play, particularly with sand, can foster exploration and creativity, especially in children under three years of age with developmental challenges.

Swiss psychomotor therapy is closely integrated into the national education system and plays a key role in promoting graphomotor development. This article presents GRAFOS-2, a diagnostic tool for assessing the graphomotor skills of children aged 4 to 9, and GRAFINK, which provides teaching materials, a didactic framework, and guidelines for successful collaboration.

At the research colloquium organized by Psychomotorik Schweiz, the Swiss professional association for psychomotricity, researchers and practitioners convened to discuss ongoing and planned projects. Central to the event was the dialogue on how psychomotor research can be interconnected, further developed, and collaboratively shaped.

Under the theme “Future Topics in Psychomotricity and Motologie: Networking, Condensing, Linking and Moving”, the annual conference of the Scientific Association for Psychomotricity and Motology (WVPM) e.V. took place on 18 January 2025 at the Ludwigsburg University of Education. The members met the evening before for the annual general meeting and then enjoyed a convivial

The Student’s Academy Portugal 2025, held from April 3rd to 6th at the Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, brought together students and professionals in psychomotricity from across Europe for an enriching exchange of knowledge, practice, and perspectives.