Psychomotricity training in Chile: An analysis from their its regions

Abstract

The study aims to identify and describe postgraduate and post-graduate programs in psychomotor skills that have been developed in various regions of Chile, with the purpose of analyzing their geographical distribution, the institutions responsible for their implementation, and the theoretical frameworks that have guided them. A qualitative and descriptive approach was used, with a documentary and exploratory design, where official databases, specialized literature, and complementary sources were consulted. Finally, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results show the implementation of 20 psychomotricity programs, including 19 diplomas and 1 master's degree, of which 50% (10) are based on a theoretical approach of instrumental orientation, while the other 50% (10) are oriented towards the relational-experiential approach. Additionally, these programs have been provided by 8 national institutions in five regions of the country: Arica and Parinacota, Antofagasta, Maule, Biobío, and La Araucanía. It is concluded that psychomotricity training in Chile demonstrates strong centralization in Santiago, Metropolitan Region, which has generated a significant gap in access to specialization between the capital city and the regions. While relational-experiential approaches are prioritized in Santiago, the instrumental paradigm predominates in the regions, reflecting both geographical and theoretical inequalities.