Finland

Finland, a Nordic country in Northern Europe, is well known for its stunning natural landscapes, high quality of life, and innovative education system, especially renowned for its holistic approach to education and child development.

Professional
Framework
Education
Working
Turning points
FAQ

Professional recognition
in Finland​

In Finland, Psychomotricity is practiced by

Professionals from therapeutical, pedagogical or social fields with further education in the domain of Psychomotricity

Psychomotricity is

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established

The field of psychomotricity is widely known, appreciated and respected in practice.

Education
in Finland

Initial education​

In Finland, there is no initial education.

Further education​

In Finland, there is currently no further education in Psychomotricity.

 

Nevertheless, some educational studies include Psychomotricity courses in their curriculum, such as early childhood education, physiotherapy education, occupational therapy education, Bachelor and Master in physical education.

Working
in Finland

Get your diploma recognition

In Finland, as the profession is NOT regulated, you can work there according to the agreement of an employer.

Get to know the professional association

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Suomem Psykomotoriikkayhdistys Ry is the professional association representing Psychomotricity in Finland.

Psychomotricity
in Finland

Since the 1970’s until 2013, the field of Psychomotricity in Finland developed from a close collaboration with Germany.

Turning points

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1970's

Influence from Germany

Kipphardt holds psychomotor education in the Uniiversity of Jyväskylä and his book is translated into Finish.

Studies and projects in the field of psychomotricity starts in Finland.

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1970's

First psychomotor education

In the University of Joensuu, a psychomotor education starts inside early childhood education studies.

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1980's

Spread of Psychomotricity

Diverses courses of Psychomotricity (motology) are inserted in different fields of social education in the College of social field, therefore offered to a wide range of professionals.

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1994

Professional association

The Association of the Finnish Psychomotricity, Suomem Psykomotoriikkayhdistys Ry, is established.

2001

European Forum of Psychomotricity

2000 – Leena Palve represents Finland at the European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP) General Assembly.
2001 – Finland officially joins the EFP as a new member.
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2008

A Specialization Program

Collaborating with the Universities of Marburg and Cologne, a specialization program starts in the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
This program ends up five years later, as the rules for the specialization education changes in Finland.

FAQ

Here are few answers to frequently asked questions
in order to understand better Psychomotricity in Finland.

Since the profession of psychomotrician or psychomotor therapist is not recognized or regulated in Finland, you can’t really work under those titles.
However, various professionals, such as early childhood educators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and graduates in physical education, integrate psychomotricity into their work as a key method and perspective.

In Finland, professionals, such as early childhood educators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and physical education graduates, incorporate psychomotricity into their work, applying the method in areas like rehabilitation, education, and teaching.

As there is no legal status for psychomotor therapy in Finland, expenses are not covered.

In Finland, psychomotor therapy is not subject to a medical prescription.

Get to know more about Psychomotricity in Finland

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