Mikko Huhtiniemi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6685510 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mikko Huhtiniemi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mikko |
| FAMILY NAME | Huhtiniemi |
| SIGNATURE | HUHTINIEMI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Jyväskylä |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1643-2671 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
How do physical activity and social media use predict the study wellbeing profile of comprehensive school students
Students' study wellbeing plays a crucial role in protecting against social and academic challenges, both within and outside school. However, little is known about how the extent of physical activity and social media use affects study wellbeing. To explore this, we identified profiles of study engagement and burnout among Finnish primary school students (n = 345, age 11), and lower secondary school students (n = 447, age 14). Using latent profile…
Motivation profiles in school physical education and the role of motor competence in profile memberships
This study investigates the development of latent motivation profiles in physical education (PE) over time and the contribution of motor competence (MC) to profile memberships. A total of 1121 Finnish students participated at baseline Grade 5, with 762 remaining at the final measurement point in Grade 9. Motivation was assessed using the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale, while MC was measured through side-to-side jump, throw-catch, and five-lea…
A Whole-School Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity
Research has shown that a whole-school approach (WSA) is needed to increase student physical activity. There is a lack of empirical data on teachers’ opinions and needs regarding the implementation of a WSA approach to encourage physical activity. Our study aims to address this gap by identifying teachers’ and academics’ beliefs about the usefulness, content, and delivery mode of a WSA in fostering physical activity. To address the research aim, …
A longitudinal investigation of the reciprocal associations between motivational climate and need satisfaction in Finnish high school students
Background and purpose Although existing evidence is predominantly based on cross-sectional data, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring how different dimensions of motivational climate influence basic psychological needs over time. Grounded in self-determination and achievement goal theories, this study investigates the longitudinal relationship between motivational climate and basic need satisfaction in Finnish students, emphasizing t…
Compatibility of physical education curricula with physical literacy across 40 European countries
Although the student-centred concept of physical literacy (PL) has been emphasized by UNESCO, knowledge about its adoption/implementation into PE remains scant. Therefore, the goal of this study was to evaluate and compare the compatibility of PE curricula with PL in Europe. We collaboratively gathered a panel of experts encompassing 40 European countries. In the first step, the experts were invited to freely specify the compatibility of country’…
The role of teaching experience and year level in shaping pre-service PE teachers’ efficacy
As education systems respond to rapid societal and technological change, physical education (PE) teachers are increasingly expected to adapt their practices to diverse student needs, curricular reforms, and inclusive learning environments. These growing demands highlight the critical role of teaching efficacy in preparing pre-service PE teachers to navigate the complex realities of contemporary classrooms and promote meaningful physical activity …
Psychological needs satisfaction in physical education predicts a positive development of motivation in early adolescence
Self-determination theory (SDT) is a compelling framework for understanding the psychological environment and explaining human motivation. This is especially crucial in school physical education (PE), given that the psychological environment within PE has been demonstrated to be closely related to the formation of physical activity motivation and behaviors. Advancing current knowledge and implementing a longitudinal approach, the aim of this stud…
Accelerometer-based physical activity in need satisfaction profiles of schoolchildren
This study examined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) trends in physical education (PE) classes and beyond school hours in children's need satisfaction profiles over 3 years. Participants were 445 (girls 256, boys 189) Finnish schoolchildren ( M age = 11.26 ± 0.32 years). Need satisfaction self-reports and accelerometer-based MVPA data were collected in 17 comprehensive schools over four assessment phases. Four latent profiles based o…
Finnish students’ enjoyment and anxiety levels during fitness testing classes
Background: Fitness testing is a commonly applied learning and teaching practice implemented in both secondary and elementary school physical education (PE). Many teachers believe that by using a variety of different tests, they are able to provide students with feedback regarding their fitness status, and furthermore, increase students’ willingness to be physically active later in their lives. However, empirical evidence concerning students’ aff…
One-year stability of physical education-centered physical literacy indicators on objectively measured physical activity
One of the central goals of school physical education (PE) is to improve physical literacy in youth to nurture their ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. The aim of this study was to examine the stability of the selected PE-centered physical literacy indicators on school students’ objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). This study was a follow-up study tracking a sample of 450 Fin…
The relationships among motivational climate, perceived competence, physical performance, and affects during physical education fitness testing lessons
Despite the prominence of fitness testing in school physical education (PE), there is a sparsity of research examining the antecedents of students’ affective experiences during fitness testing lessons. This study aimed to investigate the associations among task- and ego-involving motivational climates, perceived physical competence, physical performance, enjoyment, and anxiety during two different types of PE fitness testing lessons. Altogether, …
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
Finnish students’ enjoyment and anxiety levels during fitness testing classes
Background: Fitness testing is a commonly applied learning and teaching practice implemented in both secondary and elementary school physical education (PE). Many teachers believe that by using a variety of different tests, they are able to provide students with feedback regarding their fitness status, and furthermore, increase students’ willingness to be physically active later in their lives. However, empirical evidence concerning students’ aff…
One-year stability of physical education-centered physical literacy indicators on objectively measured physical activity
One of the central goals of school physical education (PE) is to improve physical literacy in youth to nurture their ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. The aim of this study was to examine the stability of the selected PE-centered physical literacy indicators on school students’ objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). This study was a follow-up study tracking a sample of 450 Fin…
The relationships among motivational climate, perceived competence, physical performance, and affects during physical education fitness testing lessons
Despite the prominence of fitness testing in school physical education (PE), there is a sparsity of research examining the antecedents of students’ affective experiences during fitness testing lessons. This study aimed to investigate the associations among task- and ego-involving motivational climates, perceived physical competence, physical performance, enjoyment, and anxiety during two different types of PE fitness testing lessons. Altogether, …
Accelerometer-based physical activity in need satisfaction profiles of schoolchildren
This study examined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) trends in physical education (PE) classes and beyond school hours in children's need satisfaction profiles over 3 years. Participants were 445 (girls 256, boys 189) Finnish schoolchildren ( M age = 11.26 ± 0.32 years). Need satisfaction self-reports and accelerometer-based MVPA data were collected in 17 comprehensive schools over four assessment phases. Four latent profiles based o…
Psychological needs satisfaction in physical education predicts a positive development of motivation in early adolescence
Self-determination theory (SDT) is a compelling framework for understanding the psychological environment and explaining human motivation. This is especially crucial in school physical education (PE), given that the psychological environment within PE has been demonstrated to be closely related to the formation of physical activity motivation and behaviors. Advancing current knowledge and implementing a longitudinal approach, the aim of this stud…
A Whole-School Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity
Research has shown that a whole-school approach (WSA) is needed to increase student physical activity. There is a lack of empirical data on teachers’ opinions and needs regarding the implementation of a WSA approach to encourage physical activity. Our study aims to address this gap by identifying teachers’ and academics’ beliefs about the usefulness, content, and delivery mode of a WSA in fostering physical activity. To address the research aim, …
A longitudinal investigation of the reciprocal associations between motivational climate and need satisfaction in Finnish high school students
Background and purpose Although existing evidence is predominantly based on cross-sectional data, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring how different dimensions of motivational climate influence basic psychological needs over time. Grounded in self-determination and achievement goal theories, this study investigates the longitudinal relationship between motivational climate and basic need satisfaction in Finnish students, emphasizing t…
Compatibility of physical education curricula with physical literacy across 40 European countries
Although the student-centred concept of physical literacy (PL) has been emphasized by UNESCO, knowledge about its adoption/implementation into PE remains scant. Therefore, the goal of this study was to evaluate and compare the compatibility of PE curricula with PL in Europe. We collaboratively gathered a panel of experts encompassing 40 European countries. In the first step, the experts were invited to freely specify the compatibility of country’…
The role of teaching experience and year level in shaping pre-service PE teachers’ efficacy
As education systems respond to rapid societal and technological change, physical education (PE) teachers are increasingly expected to adapt their practices to diverse student needs, curricular reforms, and inclusive learning environments. These growing demands highlight the critical role of teaching efficacy in preparing pre-service PE teachers to navigate the complex realities of contemporary classrooms and promote meaningful physical activity …
How do physical activity and social media use predict the study wellbeing profile of comprehensive school students
Students' study wellbeing plays a crucial role in protecting against social and academic challenges, both within and outside school. However, little is known about how the extent of physical activity and social media use affects study wellbeing. To explore this, we identified profiles of study engagement and burnout among Finnish primary school students (n = 345, age 11), and lower secondary school students (n = 447, age 14). Using latent profile…
Motivation profiles in school physical education and the role of motor competence in profile memberships
This study investigates the development of latent motivation profiles in physical education (PE) over time and the contribution of motor competence (MC) to profile memberships. A total of 1121 Finnish students participated at baseline Grade 5, with 762 remaining at the final measurement point in Grade 9. Motivation was assessed using the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale, while MC was measured through side-to-side jump, throw-catch, and five-lea…
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Physical education (8 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (6 works) · Physical activity (6 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (6 works) · Mathematics education (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works)