Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

JYVÄSKYLÄ ► 1963: a course in physical education started ► 1968: became an independent faculty of Physical and Health Education ► 1998: named as the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences ► degrees in both Sport and Health Sciences Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences VUOKATTI

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Biology of Physical Activity Department of Health Sciences Department of Sport Sciences Departments Neuromuscular Research Center Gerontolgy Research Center, GEREC Research Center for Health Promotion Research Centres

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Temporary Professorships Professor in Clinical Physiotherapy Professor in Gerontology Professor in Health Promotion In Co-operation with Central Finland Health Care District Professor in Health Science and Technology Donated by Amer Foundation Professor to study the physical capacity of recruits Donated by National Defence University Professor in Sport Technology Donated by Sotkamo Municipality

RESEARCH Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Various research projects at our departments cover the entire human life span. Separate research institutes, which co-operate closely with the departments, carry out additional research. Special characteristics of the research: - multidisciplinary -long-span -combines basic and applied research -international -applicable in practice Principal approaches

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Neuromuscular research in the biology of physical activity Internationally outstanding areas in research Internationally significant areas in research Health sciences; particularly physical activity and health, ageing, and health promotion Source: PR and Information

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Sport Sciences – specific research areas Physical activity of children and youth Physical education Motor learning Adapted physical activity Support of growth and development of children and youth Civic activities in physical education Sports planning and administration Sport ethics and physical culture Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Biology of Physical Activity – specific research areas Basic neuromuscular function during human movement Neuromuscular fatigue and muscle damage Adaptation to strength and power training Sports-related performance profiles and technique analyses Acute exercise responses and training adaptations in different patient groups Effects of exercise on muscle in obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Health Sciences – specific research areas Multidisciplinary perspectives on ageing Functional capacity and health Role of physical activity in health promotion, illness prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation Health and well-being of children and youth School health education Health counselling as health care practice Methods of physiotherapy and their evaluation Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Source: PR and Information Collaborative (inter-departmental) research in multidisciplinary clusters Research methodology in human-centered sciences Children, young people and their growth environments Ageing and well-being

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Source: PR and Information Ageing and Wellness Technology Aims at developing technical and scientific solutions to improve well-being, quality of life, and physical activity Target groups vary from challenged to elite athletes Master’s Programme in Wellness Technology at the Department of Biology of Physical Activity trains professionals and promotes business solutions Dissemination of know-how through the Gerocenter

EDUCATION Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Adapted Physical Activity Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Gerontology and Public Health Health Education Physical Education Physiotherapy Science of Sports Coaching and Fitness Testing Social Sciences of Sport Sport and Exercise Psychology Sports Medicine Academic subjects

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Sport Sciences – Unit of Physical Education Most students who complete their Master’s Degree at the Department of Sport Sciences have Physical Education as their major. Postgraduate studies lead to the degree of PhD in Sport Sciences. Other subjects at the Department include Sport and Exercise Psychology and Adapted Physical Activity, as well as the specialist orientation in Dance Pedagogy. Graduates have careers as: P.E. teachers in comprehensive schools, high schools, vocational institutes, and polytechnics Other kinds of teachers and instructors promoting physical activity and fitness Researchers Experts in sports organisations Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Sport Sciences – Unit of Social Sciences of Sport The Department also houses the unit of Social Sciences of Sport, where students complete their Master’s degree with Social Sciences of Sport as their main subject. Postgraduate studies lead to the degree of PhD in Sport Sciences. Graduates qualify as: Experts in sports administration and work in municipalities, organisations, or associations as managers of physical and leisure activities planning officers service providers researchers Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Photo: Petteri Kivimäki Department of Biology of Physical Activity Students at the Department of Biology of Physical Activity can major in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology or Science of Sports Coaching and Fitness Testing. Post-graduate studies lead to the degree of PhD in Sport Sciences. Coaching careers in sports organisations Researcher positions Positions in rehabilitation centres Management positions in testing units Graduates qualify for:

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Health Sciences Master’s degree students can major in  Physiotherapy  Gerontology and Public Health  Sports Medicine  Health Education Post-graduate studies lead to the degree of PhD in Health Sciences. Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Department of Health Sciences Teachers of physiotherapy or health science Experts and researchers in physiotherapy with positions in occupational health, rehabilitation, and hospitals, as well as research and development positions in rehabilitation centres and organisations for the disabled Experts in gerontology and public health in positions involving training, management, research and development in the fields of health and social care, and in research institutes and organisations operating in these fields Experts in health education working in administrative management positions (health promotion), public health organisations, and as researchers and teachers in health care institutes. Graduates qualify as: Kuva: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences 2-year programmes fully in English 120 ECTS credits Application period: 15 November 2016 – 5 January 2017 Master’s Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity Master’s Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Promotion International Master’s Degree Programmes Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Sport Sciences842 Health Sciences380 Number of Students on 31 December 2014 Postgraduate (PhD) Students 128 Students supplementing their degrees 41 Basic Degree Students (Bachelor’s and Master’s) Total1 391

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Completed Master’s degrees

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Completed PhD degrees