Bente Morseth
Job description
Head of Department, School of Sport Sciences
Professor of Sport Sciences
Morseth is Professor of Sport Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway, and a Cand.scient. in Exercise Physiology from The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv,
Unn Sollid Manskow,
Konstantinos Antypas,
Bente Morseth,
Inger-Lise Aamot Aksetøy,
Bjarne Martens Nes
et al.:
Online interventions to increase physical activity levels in self-reported inactive adults: the ONWARDS randomised controlled trial
BMJ Open sport & exercise medicine 01. April 2025 DOI
John Owen Osborne,
Jonas H. Storvand,
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Bente Morseth,
Madison Taylor
et al.:
Prevalence of Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Self‐Reported Symptomatic Experiences Attributed to the Menstrual Cycle or Hormonal Contraceptive Use in Norwegian Women: The Effect of Training Categories and Age Groups ‐ The FENDURA Project
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 01. July 2025 DOI
Kamilla Rognmo,
Ida Marie Opdal,
Bjørn Helge Handegård,
Alexander Horsch,
Kjersti Lillevoll,
Anne-Sofie Furberg
et al.:
The relationship between self-reported and device-based measurements of physical activity and mental distress among adolescents: results from the fit futures study | BMC Public Health
BMC Public Health 02. August 2025 DOI
Tord Markussen Hammer,
Jonas Johansson,
Nina Emaus,
Anne-Sofie Furberg,
Luis Gracia-Marco,
Bente Morseth
et al.:
Changes in accelerometer-measured physical activity and self-reported leisure time physical activity from adolescence to young adulthood: a longitudinal cohort study from the Fit Futures Study
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 15. July 2025 DOI
Marc Weitz,
Shaheen Syed,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Bente Morseth,
André Henriksen,
Alexander Horsch
:
Automatic time in bed detection from hip-worn accelerometers for large epidemiological studies: The Tromsø Study
Bjarne Martens Nes,
Jon Magne Letnes,
Kristin Espolin Johnson,
Andreas Berg Sellevold,
Rune Byrkjeland,
Fedelix Phetogo Brown
et al.:
Effects of 1-year exercise in patients with atrial fibrillation: Study protocol for the Norwegian Exercise in Atrial Fibrillation (NEXAF) randomised controlled trial
Open heart 2025 DOI
Anders Årnes,
Mats Kirkeby Fjeld,
Hein Stigum,
Christopher Sivert Nielsen,
Audun Stubhaug,
Aslak Johansen
et al.:
Does pain tolerance mediate the effect of physical activity on chronic pain in the general population? the Tromsø Study
Pain 2024 DOI
Madison Taylor,
John Owen Osborne,
Virginia De Martin Topranin,
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Thorhildur Ditta Valsdottir
et al.:
Menstrual Cycle Phase Has No Influence on Performance-Determining Variables in Endurance-Trained Athletes: The FENDURA Project
Saija Mikkilä,
Bjørn Helge Handegård,
Jonas Lars Johansson,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Roland Johannes Wilhelmus van den Tillaar,
Nina Alice Emaus
et al.:
Cross-sectional associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and hip bone mineral density: the Tromsø Study 2015-2016
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
John Owen Osborne,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Bente Morseth,
Bror Erik Petrus Andersson,
Virginia De Martin Topranin
et al.:
Influence of menstrual- and hormonal contraceptive cycle on self-reported symptom severity and recovery measures across an annual season in female endurance athletes: The FENDURA project
Marc Stephan Weitz,
Bente Morseth,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Ludwig Alexander Horsch
:
Influence of Accelerometer Calibration on the Estimation of Objectively Measured Physical Activity: The Tromsø Study
Jakob Tarp,
Knut Eirik Dalene,
Morten Fagerland,
Jostein Steene-Johannessen,
Bjørge Hermann Hansen,
Sigmund Alfred Anderssen
et al.:
Physical Activity Volume, Intensity, and Mortality: Harmonized Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Mats Kirkeby Fjeld,
Anders Pedersen Årnes,
Bo Lars Engdahl,
Bente Morseth,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Ludwig Alexander Horsch
et al.:
The physical activity paradox; exploring the relationship with pain outcomes. The Tromsø Study 2015-2016
Kristin Holvik,
Cecilie Dahl,
Sven Ove Samuelsen,
Anne-Johanne Søgaard,
Siri Marie Solbakken,
Grethe Seppola Tell
et al.:
Educational gradient in hip fracture incidence in Norway. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)
Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv,
Andrea Casolo,
Anne Elise Eggen,
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Maja-Lisa Løchen
et al.:
Females Display Lower Risk of Myocardial Infarction From Higher Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness Than Males: The Tromsø Study 1994-2014
Marius Myrstad,
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Eivind Sørensen,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Anette Hylen Ranhoff,
Bente Morseth
:
Atrial fibrillation in female endurance athletes
Sofie Ekberg,
Bente Morseth,
Karin B. Larsén,
Lisbeth Wikström-Frisén
:
Does the Menstrual Cycle Influence Aerobic Capacity in Endurance-Trained Women?
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Anette Hylen Ranhoff,
Eivind Sørensen,
Bjarne Martens Nes,
Silvana Bucher Sandbakk,
Tom Wilsgaard
et al.:
Ten-year mortality among older male recreational endurance athletes in the Birkebeiner Aging Study in comparison with older men from the Tromsø Study
Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv,
Knut Eirik Dalene,
Anne Elise Eggen,
Ulf Ekelund,
Marius Steiro Fimland,
Kim Arne Heitmann
et al.:
Occupational physical activity and risk of mortality in women and men: the Tromsø Study 1986–2021
Anders Årnes,
Christopher Sivert Nielsen,
Audun Stubhaug,
Mats Kirkeby Fjeld,
Aslak Johansen,
Bente Morseth
et al.:
Longitudinal relationships between habitual physical activity and pain tolerance in the general population
John Owen Osborne,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Boye Welde,
Bente Morseth,
Dionne Adriana Noordhof
et al.:
Annual Volume and Distribution of Physical Training in Norwegian Female Cross-Country Skiers and Biathletes: A Comparison Between Sports, Competition Levels, and Age Categories-The FENDURA Project
Anna Teterina,
Sanyalak Niratisairak,
Bente Morseth,
Napat Limchaichana Bolstad
:
General and local predictors of mandibular cortical bone morphology in adult females and males: the seventh survey of the Tromsø Study
Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Bente Morseth,
Bjørge Hermann Hansen,
Jostein Steene-Johannessen,
Jonas Lars Johansson
et al.:
Device-measured physical activity, sedentary time, and risk of all-cause mortality: an individual participant data analysis of four prospective cohort studies
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Michael Stylidis,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Henrik Schirmer,
Bente Morseth
:
Associations between physical activity, left atrial size and incident atrial fibrillation: the Tromsø Study 1994–2016
Sigurd Klemetsen Beldo,
Nils Abel Aars,
Tore Christoffersen,
Anne-Sofie Furberg,
Peder Andreas Halvorsen,
Bjørge Hermann Hansen
et al.:
Criterion validity of the Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale in adolescents : the Fit Futures Study
Jonas Johansson,
Nina Emaus,
Bastiaan Geelhoed,
Edvard Hamnvik Sagelv,
Bente Morseth
:
Vertebral Fractures Assessed by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and All-Cause Mortality: The Tromsø Study, 2007-2020
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Anette Hylen Ranhoff,
Eivind Sørensen,
Bjarne Nes,
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Turid Apelland
et al.:
Risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke among older men exposed to prolonged endurance sport practice: a 10-year follow-up. The Birkebeiner Ageing Study and the Tromsø Study
Therese von Hanno,
Live Lund Hareide,
Lars Småbrekke,
Bente Morseth,
Monica Sneve,
Maja Gran Erke
et al.:
Macular Layer Thickness and Effect of BMI, Body Fat, and Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Tromsø Study
Mats Kirkeby Fjeld,
Anders Årnes,
Bo Lars Engdahl,
Bente Morseth,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Alexander Horsch
et al.:
Consistent pattern between physical activity measures and chronic pain levels: the Tromsø Study 2015 to 2016
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Boye Welde,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Michael Stylidis,
Henrik Schirmer,
Bente Morseth
:
Longitudinal Associations Between Cumulative Physical Activity and Change in Structure and Function of the Left Side of the Heart: The Tromsø Study 2007–2016
Saija Mikkilä,
Jonas Johansson,
Anna Hava Nordström,
Peter Nordström,
Nina Emaus,
Bjørn Helge Handegård
et al.:
A 15-year follow-up study of hip bone mineral density and associations with leisure time physical activity. The Tromsø Study 2001-2016
Mats Kirkeby Fjeld,
Anders Årnes,
Bo Lars Engdahl,
Bente Morseth,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Alexander Horsch
et al.:
Reply to Verbrugghe et al.
Pain 15. July 2025 DOI
Sigbjørn Lægdene Stenvaag,
Bente Morseth
:
Har testet over 100 tromsøværinger: Kommer med klare råd
08. September 2024 FULLTEKST
Ellen Kathrine Bludd,
Bente Morseth
:
Nye tal på nordmenns fysiske form: – Stort forbetringspotensial
06. September 2024 FULLTEKST
Jostein Steene-Johannessen,
Bjørge Hermann Hansen,
Elisabeth Teinung,
Elin Kolle,
Amund Riiser,
Knut Sindre Mølmen
et al.:
Fysisk form blant voksne og eldre i Norge 2022-2023 (Kan3)
Tord Markussen Hammer,
Nina Alice Emaus,
Elin Kristin Evensen,
Jonas Lars Johansson,
Bente Morseth,
Tore Christoffersen
:
Associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and bone mineral density from adolescence to young adulthood. Fit Futures.
2024
Boye Welde,
J. Mikhail Kellawan,
Rebecca D. Larson,
Bente Morseth,
John Owen Osborne,
Øyvind Bucher Sandbakk
:
Editorial: The physiology of the female athlete—performance, health, and recovery
Liane Beretta De Azevedo,
Gabriel Grizzo Cucato,
Bente Morseth
:
Editorial: Sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine 2024 DOI
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Bente Morseth
:
Cross-sectional associations between device-measured physical activity and self-reported atrial fibrillation
2024
Kristin Holvik,
Cecilie Dahl,
Anne-Johanne Søgaard,
Siri Marie Solbakken,
Grethe Seppola Tell,
Mari Hoff
et al.:
Educational gradient in hip fracture incidence in Norway. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)
Norsk Epidemiologi, Supplement 2023
John Owen Osborne,
Madison Taylor,
Boye Welde,
Bente Morseth,
Erik P Andersson,
Ole Martin Fuskevåg
et al.:
The effect of serum hormone concentrations on double poling sprint and countermovement jump performance: The Female Endurance Athlete (FENDURA) project
2023
Madison Taylor,
John Owen Osborne,
Virginia De Martin Topranin,
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Ditta Valsdottir
et al.:
The influence of menstrual cycle phase on physiological endurance performance-determining variables in endurance-trained athletes
2023
Daniel Kjellgren,
Bente Morseth
:
Hater «t-ordet»: – Det gir meg ingenting
22. June 2023 FULLTEKST
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Michael Stylidis,
Boye Welde,
Henrik Schirmer
et al.:
Associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and left atrial size in a general population: The Tromsø Study 2015-16
2022
John Owen Osborne,
Erik P Andersson,
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Bente Morseth,
Boye Welde,
Øyvind Sandbakk
et al.:
Annual training characteristics of competitive Norwegian female cross-country skiers and biathletes: the FENDURA project
2022
Kristoffer Robin Johansen,
Anette Hylen Ranhoff,
Eivind Sørensen,
Bjarne Nes,
Silvana Bucher Sandbakk,
Tom Wilsgaard
et al.:
Ten-year mortality among older male recreational endurance athletes in the Birkebeiner Ageing Study in comparison with older men from the Tromsø Study
2022
Kim Arne Heitmann,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Michael Stylidis,
Boye Welde,
Henrik Schirmer
et al.:
Associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and left atrial size in a general population: The Tromsø Study 2015-16
2022
Bente Morseth,
Maja-Lisa Løchen,
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock,
Michael Stylidis,
Boye Welde,
Henrik Schirmer
et al.:
Sex differences in the associations between physical activity, left atrial size and atrial fibrillation: The Tromsø Study
2022
Tina Pettersen Engseth,
Erik P Andersson,
Guro Strøm Solli,
Bente Morseth,
Dionne Adriana Noordhof,
Øyvind Bucher Sandbakk
et al.:
Prevalence and self-perceived influence of hormonal contraceptive use among female endurance athletes: The FENDURA Project
2022
Bente Morseth
:
Age-specific atrial fibrillation incidence, attributable risk factors, and risk of stroke and mortality. Results from the MORGAM Consortium
2022
The 50 latest publications is shown on this page. See all publications in Cristin here →
Research interests
- Physical activity and public health, population studies
- Physical activity epidemiology
- Physical activity and cardiovascular disease
- Physical activity and osteoporosis
- Sensor technology in physical activity
- Female endurance athletes
Involved in projects such as
- NEXAF
- Physical activity and atrial fibrillation (NEXAF)
- FENDURA
- The Tromsø Study
- Physical activity, ageing, and the heart
- Fit Futures
- Fysisk aktivitet blant ungdom i Troms – aktivitetsnivå, mønstre og validering av målinger
- SAMINOR
- ONWARDS - Effekter av e-helseintervensjoner på fysisk aktivitet blant inaktive voksne
- Befolkningsundersøkelser i Nord
- Blood pressure, blood pressure trends and risk of atrial fibrillation in the Tromsø Study
- Langsiktig og helhetlig telerehabilitering av KOLS-pasienter. En multisenter randomisert kontrollert studie (iTrain)
- Physical activity, cardiometabolic health, and mortality
- Hvert minutt teller? Sammenhengen mellom endring i arbeidsaktivitet og hjerteinfarkt og dødelighet. Tromsøundersøkelsen
- Fysisk aktivitet, fysisk kapasitet og ikke-smittsomme sykdommer i Aktivitetsstudien
- Fysisk aktivitet, alkoholinntak, kardiorespiratorisk form og risiko for hjerteinfarkt og slag
- Vitamin D status og fysisk aktivitet blant unge kvinner i Arktis
- Strengthening the Backbone of Public Health
Served on various research committees, including the Reference Group for New National Guidelines for Physical Activity at Helsedirektoratet.
Teaching
Extensive experience in supervision, having supervised multiple PhD and Master's level students in various research projects related to physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, and other related topics.
Teaching and pedagogical development include having developed and taught courses at both the bachelor and master levels in areas such as physical activity, health, and sports sciences. Completed pedagogical qualifications, including Basic Pedagogical Competence for Higher Education and Research Supervision Competence.
Teaching courses, bachelor and master's levels:
- Physical activity and health
- Physical activity measurement methods
- Quantitative methods and statistics
- Supervisor PhD and master students (sport science, public health, medicine students)
Member of research group
Member of project
Work Package 2: Influence of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use on self-perceived training quality and symptoms/side-effects for elite female XC skiers and biathletes. (Completed 18 June 2024 - Successful PhD defence)
ACTIHEALTH: Physical activity epidemiology in the high north
NEXAF Prevention
PhD project: Physical activity and the structure and function of the left side of the heart
PhD project: Physical activity and bone health. The Tromsø Study
Physical activity in Fit Futures
Physical activity in SAMINOR
PhD project: Physical activity and bone mass from adolescence to young adulthood. Fit Futures
PhD project: Physical activity, atrial fibrillation, and adverse events (NEXAF)
PhD project: Menstrual cycle, physical fitness, training, and recovery in endurance trained females
Favorable and unfavorable cardiovascular outcomes of physical activity
PhD project: Menstrual cycle and contraceptive use in female endurance athletes
CV
Education:
PhD in Medical Sciences, 2011, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
Cand.scient. in Exercise Physiology, 2000, The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
Pedagogical Qualifications:
Basic Pedagogical Competence for Higher Education, 2015, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Research Supervision Competence, 2015, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Current Position:
Professor, Department of Sport Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2020–Present)
Previous Positions:
Deputy Head of Department, School of Sport Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2019–2020)
Associate Professor, Department of Sport Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2013–2020)
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2013–2019)
Associate professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2012–2013)
PhD research fellow, Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø, Norway (2008–2011)
PhD Supervision:
Completed:
Main supervisor for
- Edvard H. Sagelv, UiT
- Kim Arne Heitmann, UiT
- Sigurd Beldo, UiT
- Rune Hermansen, UiT
Co-supervisor for
- Ida Marie Opdal, UiT
- Anna Teterina, UiT
- Hanne Hoaas, UiT
Ongoing:
Main supervisor for
- Kristoffer Johansen, UiT
Co-supervisor for
- Marc Weitz, UiT
- Tina Pettersen Engseth
- Saija Mikkilä, UiT
- Anders Årnes at UiT