A doctoral thesis conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences showed that sauna bathing can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, especially after exercise.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has signed a UNESCO professorship agreement with the University of Jyväskylä for the years 2023 to 2027.
The purpose of the study is to explore the affordances of schoolyards in promoting physical activity and practicing motor skills among children and youth.
This research is organized by University of Jyväskylä, the Faculty of Sport and Health Science. Students' motor and perceived competence, health-related fitness, and physical activity are being measured.