
Centre of excellence in sports and exercise medicine, where we offer high-quality expert services for people of all ages interested in their health and well-being – for beginners, basic fitness enthusiasts, and top athletes.
ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine actively carries out various well-being projects, scientific research, and training.
We are a high-quality centre of excellence in sports and exercise medicine supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture, and we also offer specialist training in sports and exercise medicine.
You will get quick help and support for your movement from a sports doctor, a nutritionist, a physiotherapist, or an exercise physiologist.
Support for goal-oriented training
We offer fitness testing and coaching services in the ODL Department of Sports and Exercise testing laboratory, which is one of the most versatile and up-to-date in Finland. In addition to personal fitness testing, we also offer services to sports clubs and companies.
Support for lifestyle change
Do you need support for the right nutrition and exercise? Together with our experts, you will find the right goals and ways to achieve them. This will allow you to make more permanent and sustainable changes.
Education and lectures
We train professionals, work communities, students, and the entire population in various fields to promote well-being and health. You can also order training that is based on the needs of your company or community in areas such as nutrition, everyday activity, recovery, and lifestyle change. We serve as a training site for specialist training in sports and exercise medicine.
Research and development
The aim of the research and development activities of the ODL Department of Sports and Exercise is to promote the physical activity, health, and well-being of people with low mobility. The aim is to prevent social exclusion and promote equality between different population groups.
Besides scientific research, we in ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine are experienced in addressing real-world industry challenges and developing new products in collaboration with companies. We conduct commissioned research and surveys and provide various expert services.
- Commissioned research is carried out in the high-quality exercise lab and other premises of ODL.
- Commissioned research projects are tailor-made to serve the specific needs of a customer company.
- Commissioned projects are funded by the customer company.