Welcome to student sports! We offer exercise opportunities that support students’ well-being and endurance. Whether you are interested in group fitness classes, gym workouts, or outdoor activities, you will find various options on this page. Join us and take care of your well-being alongside your studies!
The Wellbeing Instructor will help and advise you on starting exercise and in various matters related to comprehensive wellbeing.
You can reach The Wellbeing Instructor by phone (+358 40 182 6341) or by email (mika.vettainen@ulapland.fi).
Meetings are possible by phone or video call as well as face-to-face on your campus.
Lapland UAS offers the following sports and wellness services:
Kuntosali Kosmos Tietokatu 1 Ma-Pe 7.30-20.30 La 8-18 Su 10-18
You can access the gym with StidMobil. More information on access control here (link will be updated).
Kemi Areena Ball games Ti 18-19 small block To 16:30-17:30 large block
You can play a variety of ball games in the Kemi Arena’s self-service area, and you can also do group exercise in the multi-purpose hall. You can find a playmate by joining the TG group Kemi Sport 24-25.
If you need sports equipment for badminton, different ball games, etc., please contact Mika Vettainen, the well-being instructor, tel. 040 182 6341.
City of Kemi sports services
Students studying in Kemi can use their sports card free of charge at the Kemi swimming pool and gym. You can redeem a sports card at the Kemi Swimming Pool by presenting a valid student certificate or student card.
Kemi also offers a wide range of opportunities to do outdoor sports and explore the local marine nature! Check out the City of Kemi’s Sport and Nature website.
Wellness Pass
The Wellness Pass is a service offered to higher education students in Rovaniemi. The Wellness Pass includes various services that promote physical, cultural and social wellbeing.
The Wellness Pass includes exercise passes, gym services, cultural activities and other services that support holistic wellbeing. More information: Wellness Pass – LYY
The Wellness Pass is mainly the responsibility of the Service and Administration Specialist: hallinto@lyy.fi
Gym (Kauppakatu 35)
Students at the Tornio branch have access to the gym at the Lappia dormitory. The gym has a changing room, toilets and washrooms. Opening hours of the gym, academic year 2024 – 2025, Mon-Sun 7.00-22.00.
Students can claim access (using a mobile phone) from the Student Services Office in the main Lappia building during office hours. In order to obtain a pass, students must present a valid student card with a photo or a student certificate of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
Ball games (Urheilukatu 6)
Mondays at 18.00 – 19.00 in the Lappia gym. The key to the gym can be picked up from the key box next to the sports equipment locker on the Minerva campus. For the code, please contact Mika Vettainen on 040 182 6341
For more details on all ball games, you can join the TornioPalloilu 24-25 TG group. There you will be informed about start times, cancellations etc.
LUC ONLINE- guided exercise in your home
Luc Online offers dance, body care and muscle conditioning classes. The recordings are made in collaboration with the Bodycenter and can be found on Facebook. You can access the recordings by sending a request to the well-being instructor: mika.vettainen@ulapland.fi
JUMPPAKAMU – Exercises from students to students
Jumppakamu offers a variety of exercise opportunities including break time exercise, body care and relaxation. The planning and implementation of the sports content is the responsibility of the Vesiliikuntakeskus Kaukavesi, KAMK and Lapland University of Applied Sciences students of physical education, sports planners and the Älyllä Aktiiviseksi -korkeakoulunnan project in cooperation with the City of Kajaani. More information about Jumppakamu (the website is in Finnish, but the exercise videos have English subtitles).
Tips on work ergonomics and break exercise
A variety of working postures and taking a break from studying will help you to stay fit and well. Finnish Student Health Services (FSHS) videos and guides give you tips on how to take a break from sitting and what to consider when you’re doing a lot of sedentary study.
Read more on the FSHS website.
The Moving Study program promotes an active lifestyle. The goal of the program is to increase physical activity and improve study ability. The principle of the program is that each educational institution develops an active culture in its own way.
The goal of Lapland University of Applied Sciences is to enhance overall well-being, prevent health problems, and support independent physical activity. We encourage activity by offering well-being and sports services. Shared events and physical activities also increase community and a sense of belonging.
Contact person:
Wellbeing instructor | Teaching and Learning Services
+358 40 182 6341
mika.vettainen@ulapland.fi