biostudies-literatureUnknown4Stevens WR<h4>Purpose</h4>Limited research is available on the physical activity levels of children while playing on an inclusive playground, specifically designed to accommodate children with physical disabilities. The aims of this study were to objectively measure ambulatory activity and heart rate (HR) of children during unstructured play on an inclusive community playground.<h4>Methods</h4>Typically developing children at least 4 years of age were recruited to play freely upon entering the playground. Participants wore a StepWatch4 Activity Monitor and a Polar V800 Sport Watch. Ambulatory measures included total steps, percentage of recommended steps, total ambulatory time (TAT), bout intensity levels/duration periods. Time spent in HR zones and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was Frontiers in sports and active living1100574https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9929159biostudies-literatureInclusive community playgrounds benefit typically developing children: An objective analysis of physical activity.PMC9929159Sleeper PTulchin-Francis KBorchard JMJo CHStevens WRDempsey DJeans KAfalseInclusive community playgrounds benefit typically developing children: An objective analysis of physical activity.<h4>Purpose</h4>Limited research is available on the physical activity levels of children while playing on an inclusive playground, specifically designed to accommodate children with physical disabilities. The aims of this study were to objectively measure ambulatory activity and heart rate (HR) of children during unstructured play on an inclusive community playground.<h4>Methods</h4>Typically developing children at least 4 years of age were recruited to play freely upon entering the playground. Participants wore a StepWatch4 Activity Monitor and a Polar V800 Sport Watch. Ambulatory measures included total steps, percentage of recommended steps, total ambulatory time (TAT), bout intensity levels/duration periods. Time spent in HR zones and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z20222025-05-29T19:36:38.364Z2024-11-06T05:28:37.846ZS-EPMC99291593681973310.3389/fspor.2022.1100574