Kehonkontrollin

Kehonkontrollin, or kehonkontrolli in its base form, refers to the ability to consciously regulate and coordinate the body's movements, posture, balance and energy expenditure during physical tasks. It draws on motor control, proprioception, balance, core stability and breath management. In Finnish sport science and physical education the concept is used to describe the foundation for efficient and safe movement across different activities.

Kehonkontrollin is applied in athletic training, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, rehabilitation and ergonomics. It supports movement efficiency, injury prevention and the ability to adapt to changing task demands, such as varying speeds, directions or loads. Strong kehonkontrolli helps an athlete transfer power smoothly through the body and maintain stability under fatigue.

Training and assessment of kehonkontrolli typically involve neuromuscular and proprioceptive exercises, core strengthening, balance drills, and breathing or relaxation techniques that enhance body awareness. Assessments may use functional movement screens, balance tests or task-specific performance evaluations. However, there is no universally standardized measurement for kehonkontrolli, reflecting its broad and integrative nature.

Relationship to other concepts and limitations: kehonkontrolli is a broad, interdisciplinary concept bridging physiology, biomechanics and skill acquisition. It is not a medical diagnosis and can be influenced by fatigue, pain, age or prior injury. As a pedagogical and rehabilitative frame, it emphasizes developing consistent, coordinated movement rather than isolating a single attribute.

See also: proprioception, balance, motor control, core stability, kinesthesia.