She does research in the field of physical activity, mainly focusing on children and youngsters. Her research focuses on understanding the determinants of physical activity, as well as identifying the most effective ways to promote physical activity in different age groups. Recently several studies were initialized evaluating environmental correlates of physical activity and studying physical activity levels, including in young children. Furthermore she supervises the BEPAS-study in youngsters, focusing on environmental correlates of physical activity in Belgium. She published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored or co-authored several book chapters and 2 books. Benedicte Deforche