Research at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Our research on physical activity, health and well-being covers the whole human life cycle, from early childhood to old age. Our aim is to generate new research knowledge to promote physical activity, well-being and health at different stages of life and to achieve the benefits of physical activity at the individual and societal levels.

Research for individual and societal well-being

Multidisciplinary research in a broad collaborative network

Multidisciplinary research areas

Integrating diverse disciplinary insights on wellbeing

JYU.Well is an interdisciplinary community of wellbeing researchers at the University of Jyväskylä. JYU.Well promotes collaboration and a crossdisciplinary approach to wellbeing among researchers, educators and specialists from various fields.

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The faculty conducts research in several disciplines

GEREC – Gerontology Research Center

GEREC is a collaborative effort in ageing research run jointly by the University of Jyväskylä and Tampere University. At the University of Jyväskylä, GEREC is coordinated by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. More than 30 researchers from the Faculty are involved in the activities of the research centre and, researchers from other faculties are also involved.

GEREC aims to produce research knowledge to promote active ageing, well-being, health and functional capacity of older people. GEREC researchers are actively involved in the societal debate and decision making on ageing.

Visit the web page of the Gerontology Research Center