Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

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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 ► number of staff: some 200 Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Department of Biology of Physical Activity Department of Health Sciences Department of Sport Sciences Departments Neuromuscular Research Center Motor Behaviour Research Unit The Finnish Centre for Interdisciplinary Gerontology Research Center for Health Promotion Research Centres

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Locations Photo: Hannu Puupponen Photo: Tarja Vänskä-Kauhanen Main building, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Closed  Faculty office  ICT support facilities  Department of Sport Sciences  Department of Health Sciences  Sports facilities Research Laboratory, Hippos  ICT support facilities  Technical unit  Department of Biology and Physical Activity  Department of Health Sciences  Research Laboratories Viveca Building, Hippos Main building  Faculty office and Service Center  Department of Biology of Physical Activity  Department of Health Sciences  Department of Sport Sciences  Research Laboratories  Viveca-unit

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Faculty organisation Dean Faculty Council Department of Sport Sciences Department of Health Sciences Faculty Office Department of Biology of Physical Activity Personnel affairs Study affairs International affairs Financial affairs ICT affairs Technical Unit

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Professors27 Lecturers31 Senior assistants 9 Assistants13 Docents43 Other 100 (Researchers, assisting research personnel, administrative personnel) Faculty Staff

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Temporary Professorships Professor in Clinical Physiotherapy Professor in Gerontological Rehabilitation 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

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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 Technology profile Human-centered information and communication technology Paper manufacturing technology Nanotechnology Accelerator-based technology Environmental technology Wellness technology ICT in learning Music technology Source: PR and Information

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Source: PR and Information Research, Technology and Development Centres Agora Center Nanoscience Center Accelerator Laboratory Viveca Gerocenter (regional cooperation)

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

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Source: PR and Information Multidisciplinary research into human well-being based on international research expertise at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Wellness Technology Center Viveca Research Gerontology Sport psychology Biology of physical activity

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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 Sport and Exercise Psychology Sports Medicine Sports Planning and Administration Academic subjects

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Unique Majors at the University of Jyväskylä Speech Communication Art Education Economic History Sport Sciences Physiotherapy Health Education Gerontology Public Health Management Source: PR and Information

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. Post- graduate studies lead to the degree of Licentiate in Sport Sciences or 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 either Sports Planning and Administration or Sport Sociology as their main subject. Post-graduate studies lead to the degree of Licentiate in Sport Sciences or 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 Masters of Sport Sciences graduating from the Department of Biology of Physical Activity can have majored in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology or Science of Sports Coaching and Fitness Testing. Post-graduate studies lead to the degree of Licentiate in Sport Sciences or 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 Licentiate in Health Sciences or 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 Master’s Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity Master’s Degree Programme in Sport Management and Health Promotion Master’s Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology (EMSEP) – Erasmus Mundus Programme International Master’s Degree Programmes Hyvinvointiteknologian liikuntabiologinen maisterikoulutus (HyVoTek) (programme in Wellness Technology) Master’s Programmes in Finnish Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Sport Sciences804 Health Sciences409 Number of Students on 31 December 2011 Postgraduate Students 144 Students supplementing their degrees 39 Basic Degree Students (Bachelor’s and Master’s) Total1 396

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Completed Master of Science Degrees Number of Degrees

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Completed Doctoral Degrees Number of Degrees

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Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences International Scientific Congresses arranged at the Faculty IRLANTI th Nordic Congress of Gerontology ”Innovation for an Aging Society” 3 rd EASS Conference (European Association for Sociology of Sport) ”The Changing Role of Public, Civic and Private Sectors in Sport Culture” 2006 AIESEP World Congress “The Role of Physical Education and Sport in Promoting Physical Activity and Health” International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing Vuokatti th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science FIEP World Congress Vierumäki ”Physical Education in Change” Organized in cooperation with various sport schools and associations 2010 Adapted Physical Activity over Life-Span. European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA), th Sport for All Congress nd International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance, Jyväskylä May 4-7, 2011 ICEPA – International Congress on Enhancement of Physical Activity of Children and Youth, Vuokatti

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences International Symposiums and Intensive Courses at the Faculty IRLANTI 2007 Body, Mind & Physical Activity Symposium Interaction between Nervous Control and Musculoskeletal Loading in Normal and Abnormal Locomotion and Training, Motoristen taitojen opettamisen ja oppimisen haasteet –symposiumi Measurement of energy metabolism in humans - theory and applications”, Movement Control, Human Performance and Training Adaptation, International Symposium The Third International Scientific Symposium on learning and teaching of motor skills Physical Fitness and Training Adaptations: Mechanisms and Practical Applications - symposium Sports and Wellbeing. Multidisciplinary Research Symposium in Vuokatti Intensive course in exercise physiology Exercise and Nutrition: Focus on muscle and adipose tissue International Winter School in Sport Sciences

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Master’s Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity Master’s Degree Programme in Sport Management and Health Promotion Master’s Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology European Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology (ERASMUS MUNDUS) 2-year full-time studies, 120 ECTS credits Conducted fully in English No tuition fees International Master’s Degree Programmes Photo: Petteri Kivimäki

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Over 50 ERASMUS student and teacher exchange agreements in Europe Yearly about incoming and outgoing exchange students Active cooperation in sending and welcoming visiting teachers Numerous bilateral cooperation agreements, e.g. –Oregon State University, USA –Waseda University, JAP –University of Salzburg, Austria International cooperation Photo: Benjamin Dupont