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 under access control.
Kemi Areena Ball games Tuesday 19.45-20.45 (big 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 26-27.
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.
Welfare station Kemi
Welfare station is a multidisciplinary learning and training environment of the Lapland UAS in Kemi, where students of social services, geronomist, physiotherapy and nursing students offer various services under the guidance of teachers and experts.
The starting points of the activity are the promotion of health and overall well-being, customer orientation and multi-professionalism.
https://lapinamk.fi/en/services/development-environments/welfare-station/
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
Hyvinvointipiste Vire Rovaniemi
Hyvinvointipiste Vire is a multidisciplinary learning environment for the bachelor students of sport studies, physiotherapy and nursing. Students provide several kinds of sport and wellness services, supervised by their teachers and other specialists.
From Vire, you will get more energy into your everyday life. You can enjoy sports, feel better and get instructions for a healthier life.
https://lapinamk.fi/en/hyvinvointipiste-vire/
Gym (Kauppakatu 35)
Students at the Tornio campus have access to the gym at the Lappia dormitory. The gym is equipped with a locker room, restrooms, and shower facilities. Gym hours for the 2026–2027 academic year are Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
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.
Swimming (Tornio city swimming hall)
Swimming is free for all Lapland AMK students.
Instructions: when you go swimming, present your study certificate/student card at the checkout, put your name on the list and go swimming.
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).
YOGOBE, offers you different yoga styles, tutorials, online meditations for concentration, calmness and growth as well as breathing exercises, prayama for your needs. In addition, the sites also have exercise videos for strengthening, mobility and strength.
You can get these services for free by sending a code request to mika.vettainen@ulapland.fi
Access to Yogobe from August 31, 2025, to August 31, 2026
Learn more and register; https://yogobe.com/fi/
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.
BALANCE APPRO Tuesday 15.9.2026
Welcome to a wellness and sports afternoon at BalanssiAppro. You will get to explore the sports and cultural offerings of Kemi and Tornio for free. The program includes various hobby opportunities from which you can choose your favorite. By participating in the event, you will receive a BalanssiAppro overall badge.
INSTRUCTIONS/RULES
You can pick up your overall badge after the event at ROTKO’s Kemi or Tornio office during its opening hours.
SCHEDULE
KEMI
KEMI tutors have decided to organize a jogging for students on the sports afternoon of September 15, 2026, at 16:00, from Senioripuisto to the Kiikeli laavu, where there will be sausage grilling.
Kemi Arena
13 – 14 Bowling (4 court, No need to register, just come bowling.)
12 – 16 Swimming/GYM
19.45 – 20.45 Ball games (You can play ball games during this session. It is an unsupervised, open session). Kemi Areena multi-purpose hall (Big hall)
KEMI GYM
15 – 18, free gym.
Asemakatu 9, 94100 Kemi
Kemi Cultural Centre 12:00 – 17:00
There is a lot to see at Kemi Cultural Centre. Welcome to explore the various exhibitions and history!
Marina Takalon katu 3, 94100 Kemi
TORNIO
Meäntalo Tornio
At Meäntalo you have the opportunity to spend your free time in the living room, read the daily newspaper, drink a cup of coffee, meet other people, get support in everyday life and meaningful activities.
Come and visit (address: Vapaudenkatu 19, 95400 Tornio) at Meän Talo, an introduction to the evening café and volunteer activities for young adults from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Aineen Art Museum (Torikatu 2), free admission and a NON-STOP workshop where you can get to know the works from the Aineen Art Museum’s collections by making them yourself, using the image transfer technique.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tornio swimming hall (Viidankatu 22a)
7am to 21pm, Swimming and SPA
Self-service gym 7 am – 10 pm. To enter, purchase a pass; https://lapinamk.fi/en/for-students/study-support-and-well-being/sport-services/
BODYCENTER TORNIO
Varikonkatu 3, 95420 Tornio
Frisbee Golf with Tutors
Begins 3 pm.
Tornio, Seminaarinkatu 16
Tornio DiscGolfPark is located in the park surrounding the water tower. The beginner-friendly course is built in a beautiful park. The lengths of the fairways vary between 40 and 70 meters.
Four-Tax Run and jogging (around the city bay)
Starting with the Tutors’ journey for a joint run. Departure from Minerva’s Rotko living room at 12:00.
AUTUMN HIKING 3.10.2026 Kätkävaara, sign up for a fall hike to the beautiful landscapes of Kätkävaara. The route is approx. 7km.
More information about Kätkävaara and the route; https://katkanature.fi/?page_id=574&lang=en
You need weather-appropriate outdoor sportswear, hiking or winter shoes, a water bottle and your own snacks. There is an opportunity to fry sausages on the fire place.
Departure at 10:00 Tornio Minerva campus – approx. 10:30 Kemi buss station – approx. 11.20 Kätkävaara – Kemi bus station – Minerva campus
Return at approx. 16:00
Sign up: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/1411D2D93C03450C by date 18.9.2026 (The first 50 registrants can take part.)
Will be updated soon.
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:
Mika Vettainenmika.vettainen@ulapland.fi040 182 6341