The Prechtl's General Movements Assessment (GMA) 2026

The Prechtl's General Movements Assessment (GMA), presented by Professor Alicia Spittle — paediatric physiotherapist, Associate Dean Research, University of Melbourne. The programme is made up of a Basic Course and an Advanced Course (Type B); each may be taken on its own, and participants may enrol in both.

Basic Course · 12–14 October 2026 · 8:30 am – 6:00 pm (3 full days, 21 hours)

Participants will be able to:

• Assess typically developing infants using the General Movement Assessment
• Assess infants with brain lesions using the General Movement Assessment
• Incorporate the General Movement Assessment into their clinical and research practice
• Distinguish between typical and atypical general movements in developing infants

Advanced Course (Type B) · 15–17 October 2026 · 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (3 full days)

Participants will be able to:

• Assess the components of general movements (speed, amplitude, intensity, rotations) at preterm and term age
• Evaluate the individual trajectory of developing infants
• Assess fidgety movements and the concurrent motor repertoire in 3–5 month old infants
• Discuss their own diagnoses of developing infants, illustrated with their own recordings

Prerequisite: the Advanced Course requires prior completion of, and a pass in, the Basic Course.

CPD

• Hong Kong Physiotherapy Board — Basic: 15 points (MC1260171) · Advanced: 15 points (MC1260170)
• Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Board — Basic: 9 points (BP26270003) · Advanced: 9 points (BP26270004)
• CME (Hong Kong College of Physicians) — 5 points per course