More children more active: Tailored playgrounds positively affect physical activity levels amongst youth

摘要

Objectives: Overall physical activity (PA) of children is low, and the physical inactivity problem is highest in deprived neighborhoods. The overall goal of the Richard Krajicek Foundation is to provide children in deprived neighborhoods with safe public playgrounds that stimulate daily PA. This study investigates whether Krajicek playgrounds are associated with higher usage and intensity of PA compared to control playgrounds during playground use amongst children.