Anne Soini is a Docent in Early Years Physical Education at Tampere University and she has a PhD in Health Sciences and an MSc in Sport Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland.
She is a University Lecturer in Physical Education in the Department of Education at the University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on physical activity, well-being, and health promotion in young children and their families, as well as early years' physical education.
Her current multidisciplinary research projects include:
Anne Soini is a Docent in Early Years Physical Education at Tampere University. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences and an MSc in Sport Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
She is a University Lecturer in Physical Education in the Department of Education at the University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on physical activity, well-being, and health promotion in young children and their families, as well as early childhood physical education.
Her current multidisciplinary research projects include:
1. The holistic significance of playgrounds for young children and their families: physical activity, well-being, and everyday life
2. Early childhood preservice teachers’ physical education teaching self-efficacy
3. A comparative study of national regulations concerning ECEC outdoor environments from movement and physical activity (MoPA) perspectives across five Nordic countries
Her work seeks to advance understanding of children's physical activity, supportive learning environments, and the roles of educators and families in fostering healthy, active lifestyles from an early age. She also contributes to the development of physical education studies and pedagogical practices in early childhood teacher education.
