The choice of courses and training programs in movement, dance or body therapy is very wide, so the admission requirements and prerequisites for the individual training and further education courses also vary. For some courses you do not need any special prior knowledge, such as for training as a dance and movement therapist, but you do need to have completed a vocational apprenticeship, a school-leaving certificate or a higher degree. These courses therefore enable lateral entry as a movement therapist. However, the requirements for this further training may vary from school to school, so it is essential to clarify the admission requirements directly with the training providers beforehand.

The choice of suitable training in the field of movement therapy depends very much on you personally, your previous experience and training, your intentions and objectives, your available time and your needs. For example, training to become a specialist in movement and health promotion with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education may be an option for you if you are about to graduate from school, a Bachelor's degree in music and movement (rhythmics) if you have a Matura and an Advanced Federal Examination (AFPE) if you already have an apprenticeship qualification in health or social services, art, education or healthcare. With an apprenticeship, a Matura or other higher education, you can also start a course to become a dance therapist or movement therapist, as well as other interesting training and continuing education, further training in movement therapy.