Active Living

Club / group / network

Our society is becoming increasingly inactive. The rise in sedentary behaviour and a decline in exercise and sports have been linked to various health issues and a diminished quality of life and well-being. The critical question driving all our research is: how can we encourage people to get moving and stay active?

Research projects

children playing outside at a playing space in the woods

Playing outdoors

Research

Exercise is vital for children, but it should also be fun. Outdoor play offers numerous opportunities for children to move and develop. What kind of activities do children engage in, and how active are they while playing outdoors?

Fietsend kind

Physical literacy with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Research

People with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often struggle with physical activity due to motor difficulties, reducing confidence and participation. This study examines physical literacy's impact on activity in DCD individuals.

Wandelend gezin in de bergen

TRansitions Into Active Living

Research

Our society has reached a peak in physical inactivity. This interdisciplinary project leverages individuals' social networks to encourage lasting changes in active behavior during significant life transitions.

More projects

News and events

How do we beat prolonged sitting behaviour?

Research news item

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Contact information

Location

Maria Montessori building

Visiting address
Thomas Van Aquinostraat 4
6525GD Nijmegen
024-361 2822
Postal address
Postbus 9104
6500HE NIJMEGEN
Contact person
Dr H. Bekhuis (Hidde) Prof. B. Steenbergen (Bert)