The first Finland´s Report Card on physical activity for children and youth was published in 2014, and it has since been updated every four years. The next edition will be released in September 2026, alongside the Global Matrix 5.0, which includes participation from 71 countries or regions. The international Global Matrix 5.0 will be published in October 2026.
The Finland’s Report Card is coordinated by the Likes unit at Jamk University of Applied Sciences, with funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture.
The specialist group for the Report Card was assembled and convened in August 2025. The group is chaired by Tuija Tammelin, Principal Researcher at Likes. The coordinator of the Report Card work is Researcher Katariina Kämppi. Chief Specialist Piritta Asunta is responsible for compiling results related to equity and inclusion.
From this point forward, the work will continue in smaller expert groups focused on specific themes. A new development includes plans to compile the data on a Power BI platform, in addition to publishing the Report Card both in print and online as part of Jamk’s publication series.
Report Card 2026 Specialist Group
Chair:
Tammelin Tuija, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Coordinator:
Kämppi Katariina, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Members:
Aalto-Nevalainen Päivi, Ministry of Education and Culture
Asunta Piritta, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Blom Antti, Finnish National Agency for Education
Helenius Jenni, National Institute for Health and Welfare
Huhtiniemi Mikko, University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Husu Pauliina, UKK Institute
Kokko Sami, University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Korsberg Minttu, Ministry of Education and Culture, Get Finland Moving programme
Kukko Tuomas, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Mantere Elsa, Association of Finnish Municipalities
Mehtälä Anette, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Mononen Kaisu, Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU
Onatsu Tanja, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Paajanen Minna, City of Helsinki
Paakkari Leena, University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Palomäki Sanna, University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Pietilä Matti, Finnish National Agency for Education
Pihlainen Kai, Finnish Defence Forces
Rikala Saku, National Sports Council
Riuttanen Tiina, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Likes
Saari Aija, Finnish Paralympic Committee
Ståhl Timo, National Institute for Health and Welfare
Sääkslahti Arja, University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Virta Sari, Ministry of Education and Culture
