Physical Activity Counselling for students

Physical Activity Counselling is a free service for students of the University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Sciences. The service helps you improve your physical activity, health, and wellbeing in a way that suits your own situation and goals.

The service is free of charge and does not require a UniMove membership.

Physical Activity Counselling is open to all students, regardless of fitness level or previous experience with exercise. You do not need to know where to start. Together, we will find practical ways to help you become more active and support your wellbeing.

Physical Activity Counselling is for you if you:

- want to become more physically active

- would like to add more movement to your daily life

- need support and motivation to get started

- are looking for a form of physical activity that suits you

- want to improve your wellbeing and energy levels

- would like a better balance between physical activity, recovery, studies, and everyday life

What happens during a counselling session?

During the session, we will talk about your current situation, goals, and daily life. We can discuss topics such as physical activity and exercise, wellbeing and recovery, sleep, nutrition, energy levels, stress and workload. All discussions during counselling sessions are confidential.

Together with the Physical Activity Counsellor, you will create a personal plan that supports your goals and fits your everyday life.

The service is provided by Mia Tervo, Physiotherapist and Physical Activity Counsellor.

You can book a single appointment or several follow-up sessions, depending on your needs.

How it works:

1. Book an appointment

Book an appointment at the Linnanmaa campus using the booking calendar below.

If you would prefer an online appointment, please contact mia.tervo@oulu.fi.

2. First meeting

We will discuss your situation, goals, and wishes. Together, we will find practical ways to support your wellbeing and increase physical activity in your daily life.

3. Follow-up meetings (optional)

One meeting may be enough, but if needed, we can arrange follow-up sessions. The number of sessions always depends on your individual needs.

4. Review and future plans

At the end of the counselling process, we will review your progress and discuss how you can continue supporting your wellbeing in the future.

Booking Instructions

- Physical Activity Counselling appointments are usually available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during autumn 2026. Appointments last approximately 60 minutes.

- You can find booking calendar below​​​​​​​. Please include your phone number when booking. If we need to cancel your appointment due to illness or another unexpected reason, we will contact you by phone and email.

- Please add the appointment to your own calendar. No reminder messages will be sent after the booking confirmation.

- If you need to cancel your appointment, you can do so through the booking system under "Bookings". If you need to cancel at short notice, please contact the Physical Activity Counsellor directly.

- Please arrive at the waiting area KK237 (Linnanmaa Campus, Virransilta, 2nd floor). You can find the location here: https://link.mazemap.com/wio2CpF4

- Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment so that you have time to complete a short pre-information form. Before your appointment, you may wish to think about your goals, wellbeing, and any changes you would like to make to your physical activity habits.

We would greatly appreciate your feedback on the Physical Activity Counselling service. You can leave your feedback using the feedback link at the bottom of this page. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts!​​​​​​​

You can provide feedback anonymously, and it only takes a couple of minutes.

Thank you very much for your time!