Artificial Intelligence in Sport and Health

We use existing AI tools and develop new AI-driven methods to solve problems related to sports performance, medical imaging, and human movement.
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Table of contents

Research group type
Research group
Core fields of research
Physical activity, health and wellbeing
Research areas
Neuromuscular function and adaptation
Faculty
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Research group description

In the AI group within the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, we focus on the use of existing AI tools or the development of new AI-driven methods to solve problems related to sports performance, medical imaging, and human movement. 

Across the group we have broad expertise in sport and exercise science (e.g. exercise physiology, biomechanics), as well as in AI and computer science. We work mainly with Python, but also with other languages such as Matlab.

Beyond our faculty, we collaborate with other faculties at JYU and other universities in Finland (e.g Tampere, University of Eastern Finland, Metropolia) and abroad. We also work closely with the Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport (KIHU), hospital NOVA, and various companies. In addition, we play a central role in JYU's Digital Citizen Science Centre

Our group are always open to new opportunities. If you are interested in working together, please contact group leader Prof. Neil Cronin.

Publications

Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.
Finni, Taija
Khair, Raad
Franz, Jason R.
Sukanen, Maria
Cronin, Neil
Cone, Stephanie
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
Suominen, Tuuli H.
Rantalainen, Timo
Hyvärinen, Matti
Kujala, Urho M.
Aukee, Pauliina
Tammelin, Tuija H.
Laakkonen, Eija K.
Sipilä, Sarianna
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity.
Hyvärinen, Matti
Kankaanpää, Anna
Rantalainen, Timo
Rantanen, Taina
Laakkonen, Eija K.
Karavirta, Laura
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour.
Neuvonen, Joona
Aittokoski, Timo
Rantalainen, Timo
Lipponen, Jukka
Palmberg, Lotta
Brage, Soren
Gonzales, Tomas I.
Portegijs, Erja
Rantanen, Taina
Karavirta, Laura
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.
Khair, Raad M.
Watt, Jadyn
Sukanen, Maria
Cronin, Neil J.
Finni, Taija
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Heliyon.
Sánchez-Martín, Coral
Leal-Martín, Javier
Rantalainen, Timo
Rodríguez-Gómez, Irene
Alegre, Luis M.
Ara, Ignacio
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

European Journal of Sport Science.
Savikangas, Tiina
Valadão, Pedro
Haapala, Eero A.
Laatikainen‐Raussi, Iida
Rantalainen, Timo
Finni, Taija
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

PLoS ONE.
Karavirta, Laura
Aittokoski, Timo
Pynnönen, Katja
Rantalainen, Timo
Westgate, Kate
Gonzales, Tomas
Palmberg, Lotta
Neuvonen, Joona
Lipponen, Jukka A.
Turunen, Katri
Nikander, Riku
Portegijs, Erja
Rantanen, Taina
Brage, Søren
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

International Journal of Sports Medicine.
Hulmi, Juha J
Ojala, Jeve
Lappi, Veli-Matti
Cronin, Neil J.
Törmäkangas, Timo
Ahtiainen, Juha Petri
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport.
Toivonen, Risto-Matti
Rantalainen, Timo
Walker, Simon
Publication
2025
Available through Open Access

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
Matikainen-Tervola, Emmi
Cronin, Neil
Aartolahti, Eeva
Sansgiri, Sailee
Mattila, Olli-Pekka
Finni, Taija
Rantakokko, Merja
Publication
2024
Available through Open Access

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Palmberg, Lotta
Suorsa, Kristin
Löppönen, Antti
Karavirta, Laura
Rantanen, Taina
Rantalainen, Timo

Research group

External members

Ben Waller

Olivier Seynnes

Paul Ritsche

Athanassios Bissas

Tom Thiel