Spain
Spain is a country with linguistic diversity and an autonomous organization that leads to different legislations, also regarding the implementation of psychomotricity.
Professional recognition in Spain
In Spain, Psychomotricity is practiced by
Professionals from therapeutical, pedagogical or social fields with further education in the domain of Psychomotricity
Psychomotricity is
established
The field of psychomotricity is widely known, appreciated and respected in practice.
Educationin Spain
In Spain, there is no initial education.
In Spain, the starting point is from 4 years University degrees in another discipline, from which students can access to 1 or 2 years Master’s degrees in Psychomotricity.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Diploma d'especialització en Desenvolupament psicomotor de 0 a 8 anys
35 ECTS
Catalan & Spanish
Barcelona – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Experto en práctica psicomotriz educativa y preventiva
30 ECTS
Spanish
Barcelona – Universitat de Barcelona – AEC
Master en Formación Permanente en práctica psicomotriz
25 ECTS
Spanish
Barcelona – Universitat de Barcelona – AEC
Diploma d'especialització en curso bienal de formación en la práctica psicomotricidad educativa
34 ECTS
Basque & Spanish
Bergara (Gipuzkoa) – Luzaro Psikomotrizitate Escola – Centro Asociado UNED
Curso bienal de formación en práctica psicomotricidad terapéutica
48 ECTS
Basque & Spanish
Bergara (Gipuzkoa) – Luzaro Psikomotrizitate Escola – Centro Asociado UNED
Experto Universitario en Psicomotricidad Relacional y Atención Temprana
25 ECTS
Spanish
La Laguna (Tenerife) – Universidad de La Laguna
Master de formación permanente en Psicomotricidad
120 ECTS
Spanish
Madrid – Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Diploma de especialización en Psicomotricidad terapéutica
59 ECTS
Spanish
Madrid – Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Màster Internacional en Educació i Teràpia Psicomotriu
48 ECTS
Spanish
Tarragona – Universitat Rovira Virgili
Màster en Psicomotricitat Educativa i Terapèutica
48 ECTS
Catalan & Spanish
Vic – Universitat de Vic
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
Curso de especialista en práctica psicomotriz educativa y de ayuda psicomotriz en pequeño grupo (con orientación terapéutica)
25 ECTS
Spanish
Bilbao – PEI-EIP Escuela Internacional de Práctica Psicomotriz
Especialista en psicomotricidad relacional
70 ECTS
Spanish
Donostia (San Sebastián) – Magalean
Formación en práctica psicomotriz reeducativa y terapéutica
24 ECTS
Spanish
Madrid – CEFOPP Practica psicomotriz Aucouturier
Formación en práctica psicomotriz educativa
12 ECTS
Spanish
Madrid – CEFOPP Practica psicomotriz Aucouturier
Working
in Spain
Get your diploma recognition
In Spain, as the profession is NOT regulated, you can work there according to the agreement of an employer.
In some cases, hiring is based on a University degree obtained prior to specific training in Psychomotricity.
Get to know the professional association
The Federación de Asociaciones de Psicomotricistas del Estado Español is the is the professional association representing psychomotricity and psychomotricians in Spain, integrating the following associations:
• AEP: Asociación Española de Psicomotricistas
• APP: Asociación Profesional de Psicomotricistas
Psychomotricity
in Spain
Initially, the influences of the Spanish Psychomotricity came from France in the fields of special education. Later on, it developed in the educational and therapeutic areas.
Turning points
Since 1960's
Spanish Psychomotricity
1960’s – Psychomotricity is brought to Spain, mostly influenced by France.
1973 – For the first time, Psychomotricity is added into the training curriculum of the Preschool Degree specialization in the Basic General Education from the Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
Late 1980’s – Some Universities, both publics and privates, beginning to offer postgraduate and master’s degrees with their own qualifications.
1992 – The subject “Psychomotor Development” is considered compulsory in Early Childhood Education teaching studies in all universities in the Spanish State.
2014 – FAPee organizes a meeting in Barcelona, bringing together university faculty from all regions, in order to present the minimum curriculum established by the European Forum of Psychomotricity and to discuss its potential application in current training courses.
From 1981
Psychomotricity journals
1981 – The CITAP foundation publishes the first Psychomotricity Journal.
1991 – The Luzaro School of Psychomotricity in Bergara releases the first issue of Cuadernos de Psicomotricidad, and the journal continues to be published to this day.
1996 – The journal Entre Líneas, specializing in Psychomotricity, was first published by the Asociación Profesional de Psicomotricistas (APP).
From 1991
First professional associations
1991 – Various associations in Psychomotricity begin to emerge.
1998 – These associations unite under a single umbrella association: FAPee is created.
1996
European Forum of Psychomotricity
The European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP) is created,
with Spain as a founding member, represented by Pedro Pablo Berruezo.
1999
1st Psychomotricity State Congress
The 1st Psychomotricity State Congress, organized by FAPee and titled “Psychomotor Development and Intervention”, is held in Barcelona.
2018 – The 6th Psychomotricity State Congress, organized by FAPee and titled “Psychomotricity: better to prevent”, is held in Madrid.
2013
5th European Congress of Psychomotricity
The 5th European Congress of Psychomotricity, hosted by FAPee and Catalan universities in collaboration with the European Forum of Psychomotricity (EFP), takes place in Barcelona, under the theme “Different faces of Psychomotricity”.
You can find more detailed information on the FAPee website.
FAQ
Here are few answers to frequently asked questions
in order to understand better Psychomotricity in Spain.
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