Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is an internationally significant scientific community promoting physical activity and well-being. Our research covers the entire human life cycle from early childhood to old age. We educate experts in the fields of sport and health sciences and produce new research knowledge to promote individual and societal well-being.

A unique education and research organisation in Finland specialised in sports and health

We study physical activity and its links to health in a unique multidisciplinary environment. We are also responsible for Finnish physical education teacher training, a programme which dates back to 1963. 

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Current News

Kaksi miestä kuntoilemassa ulkona puistossa
Science news
29.4.2025

Genetic predisposition to higher muscle strength may lower the risk of cardiovascular mortality

A recent study found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, regardless of their leisure-time physical activity levels or other lifestyle-related factors.
Woman smoking cigarette on a bridge in a city.
Science news
25.4.2025

The effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by the age of 36, new research indicates

Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost the odds of a happy and healthy old age.
Tiina Karihtalan henkilökuva
Dissertation news
17.4.2025

Occupational physical activity highlights the importance of recovery

Tiina Karihtala examined recovery from work, sleep, and both occupational and leisure-time physical activity in her doctoral dissertation on daycare workers.
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Study your master's or PhD with us!

We educate experts in the fields of sport and health sciences. Get to know our international Master's Degree Programmes and Doctoral School.

Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity
Master's Degree Programme in Psychology of Physical Activity, Health and Well-being
Master's Degree Programme in Responsible Management and Business of Sport
Doctoral School of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
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Events and dissertations

Student events
Science events
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Science Day of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Science Day of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences will be held on 14.5.2025 klo 8-16 in Agora.
Student events
Science events
Public lectures, seminars and round tables
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C261 (Home of Wisdom)

Wisdom Coffee Conversations: An Introduction to Ecoaesthetics- Theorising from Treatises and Praxis in the Context of India

The Home of Wisdom Coffee Conversations are open events where you can learn and discuss about different topics related to planetary well-being. In May, the presenter is doctoral researcher Anish Mishra from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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Science events
Workshops, courses and camps
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C261 (Home of Wisdom)

Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Seminar

We warmly welcome all doctoral researchers working on sustainability-related topics—across all disciplines—to join this planning session for our upcoming doctoral seminar course! You'll also hear about well-being services for doctoral researchers.
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Research at the Faculty

Research at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences focuses on physical activity, health and well-being, taking into account people’s whole life course. The aim is to increase research knowledge that supports the promotion of health and physical activity and increases the individual and societal benefits of physical activity. 

Our research activities include basic and applied research as well as research supporting product development. Our research is multidisciplinary and we work closely with businesses and other stakeholders. 

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