Amy Jeschke

Amy Jeschke is a Lecturer-researcher at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Healthy Lifestyle, Sports and Physical Activity department, the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing, and Sports Science. Her research focuses on environmental design's impact on physical activity, aging populations, and motor behavior. She explores topics like stepping-stone landscapes, task constraints in locomotion, and promoting healthy lifestyles through citizen science.

Key research interests include landscape preference across age groups, standardized vs. non-standardized playground designs, and the role of affordances in physical activity. Her work integrates experimental psychology, gerontology, and environmental design to address active aging and community health.

Jeschke has presented at international conferences and participated in activities such as the EnRICH-HABITS project, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Her contributions aim to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications in creating age-friendly environments.