The Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences (FGB) at VU Amsterdam is unique within the broad field of behaviour and health, bringing together the disciplines of psychology, pedagogy and movement sciences.
The Faculty contributes to a better understanding of how behaviour and movement arise and how they can be influenced to promote physical and mental health and improve performance.
The Faculty’s teaching and research are guided by this broad objective and make a distinctive contribution to VU Amsterdam’s university-wide theme of Human Health and Life Sciences. To this end, the Faculty draws on expertise in genetics, motor function, physical exercise, perception, cognition, emotion, learning and social interaction. Particular attention is paid to the effects of training, treatment, guidance, parenting and education on the behaviour of healthy individuals and people with physical or mental health conditions.