Florentina Hettinga

Prof. Florentina Hettinga holds the position of Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam within the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, leading the Department of Human Movement Sciences. She concurrently holds roles in the AMS - Ageing & Vitality and AMS - Sports initiatives. Her research focuses on understanding physical activity barriers, chronic condition management, pacing strategies, and behavioral regulation in diverse populations.

Key research interests include the interplay between fatigue, physical activity, and health outcomes in adults with chronic conditions, as well as cultural and psychological factors influencing children’s physical activity. She employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, addressing topics like automatic attitudes and competitive environments.

Recent work highlights exploration of activity pacing in chronic conditions, ethnic minority health disparities, and the development of pacing behaviors through task experience. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her extensive research output (182 publications) underscores her scholarly contributions. While no advisees are documented here, her leadership role suggests active mentorship. Collaborations span international teams, reflecting her work’s global relevance.