Current News at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Researchers have shown for the first time that genetic predisposition to sedentary behaviour is associated with a higher risk of developing the most common cardiovascular diseases.

Lic.Sc. (Sport Sciences) Jukka Virta defends his doctoral dissertation in teacher education "Physical education teachers’ professional identity learning" on Friday 28 March.

The Rector's Medal Coffee is an event where the University of Jyväskylä congratulates students who have succeeded in sports.

A study followed the development of children’s motor skills over a three-year period, from early childhood education to school age. Even 30 minutes of outdoor time after a day at childcare makes a difference.

Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.

The results of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 have been released. Among the University of Jyväskylä’s disciplines, sport and health sciences remained in the world’s top 100 with a ranking of 47th.

According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause

A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence.

Senior Lecturer Mariana Siljamäki teaches dance expression as well as equality issues to physical education students at the University of Jyväskylä.

Activity monitors make men appear more active than women because they have better physical fitness. The result emphasizes that maintaining physical fitness is crucial to sustaining an active lifestyle as we age.

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviours and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade

There are well-justified grounds for including a ball in the maternity package, writes Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy Arja Sääkslahti from the University of Jyväskylä.