Finnish Sport Sciences Conference 2025

 

Mark your calendar and get ready to learn, be inspired by thought-provoking speakers, and engage in conversations about the latest sport science research.

This year’s theme is: On Equal Footing in Physical Activity?
The conference will explore issues of equality and inequality in physical activity and movement—from the individual level to broader societal structures.

Check out the conference program!

Participation Fees and Registration

Participation fees for the Finnish Sport Sciences Conference:

• Standard: €340
• LTS member: €290
• Student*: €170
• Student, LTS member*: €150

* The student rate is available to full-time undergraduate students. A valid student ID must be presented upon request.

Register here

The participation fee includes lunches and coffee breaks as indicated in the program, as well as the evening celebration dinner. The fee is invoiced in advance. More details about registration and cancellation policies are available on the registration page.

Accommodation

The Finnish Society of Sport Sciences collaborates with local hotels and has made block reservations. More information is available via the link below.

Need accommodation for the conference?
 

Media Accreditation and Interview Requests

Media representatives are warmly welcome to attend the Finnish Sport Sciences Conference!
Please accredit and submit any interview requests by August 30 via email to: hanna.vehvilainen(at)lts.fi

In your message, include your name, contact details, job title, and the media outlet you represent.

Accreditation requires a valid press card from the Union of Journalists in Finland, the Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists, or other proof of active media work. Please bring your credentials to the event.

You can collect your press pass from the Finnish Society of Sport Sciences' info desk, located in the 3rd floor lobby of the Liikunta Building.
Accredited media representatives are entitled to attend seminar sessions free of charge.

Communications and Photography

Photographs and video recordings will be taken during the conference. These materials will be shared on social media, the LTS website, and in Liikunta & Tiede magazine. They may also be used in future LTS communications and event promotion.

The official conference hashtag is #LTP25.

Safety

All events organized by the Finnish Society of Sport Sciences are free from inappropriate behavior, harassment, and discrimination.
Please read the event safety guidelines, which explain how to act if you experience or witness inappropriate conduct.
 

The Finnish Sport Sciences Conference – What, Where, When?

With a long-standing tradition, the Finnish Sport Sciences Conference has become a key meeting point for researchers, professionals, policymakers, practitioners, and students in the fields of sport and health. The conference features international keynote speakers, showcases the latest research in physical activity, and fosters interaction between researchers, decision-makers, and knowledge users. It also serves as a valuable training opportunity for early-career researchers.

Date: September 3–4, 2025
Venue: Liikunta Building, University of Jyväskylä, Keskussairaalantie 4, 40600 Jyväskylä
Organizers: The Finnish Society of Sport Sciences & the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä

For more information:

Program: Seriina Posio, Tel. +358 10 778 6604, seriina.posio(at)lts.fi
Registration: Linda Raivio, Tel. +358 10 778 6602, linda.raivio(at)lts.fi
Communications: Hanna Vehviläinen, Tel. +358 10 778 6605, hanna.vehvilainen(at)lts.fi