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

Jukka Hintikka
Dissertation news
12.5.2025

Exercise and dietary fiber shape gut microbiota – Supporting liver and whole-body health

The dissertation investigated how the gut microbiota responds to exercise and nutrition and how these changes can alleviate metabolic fatty liver disease.
Science news
8.5.2025

Biological age predicts cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality

Looking at your biological age — how old your body really is — can give a clearer picture of your heart disease risk than traditional tools alone.
Research project or group news
8.5.2025

CEMIS Partners are now also Kainuu Sports Hub

Kainuu Sports Hub is part of an international network of innovation hubs.
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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
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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.
Academic celebrations
Student events
Science events
Public lectures, seminars and round tables
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C4

JYU.Wisdom Forum

The Forum is an open event inviting everyone at JYU and beyond to discuss the university’s goal of planetary well-being. You will learn more about and be able to influence the JYU.Wisdom community and its activities.
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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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