LIKES

LIKES focuses on physically active life. We conduct and publish research, provide expert information for decision-making, and coordinate development projects and large national action programmes.

Research is the key to understanding wellbeing

Our research and development projects offer scientific and practical information for promoting physical activity and health in society as well as everyday life.

We offer expertise in

daily physical activity at all ages
physically active culture in early education, schools, vocational and academic education, and workplaces
improving wellbeing and learning capability with physical activity
evaluation studies
multidisciplinary networks.

LIKES coordinates several national programmes

The national promotion programmes for physical activity and physical exercise, i.e. On the Move programmes, promote a physically active lifestyle for different age groups and demographic groups. LIKES coordinates several national programmes in Finland.

On the Move programmes