Benifits of going to playgrounds

Increase children’s physical activity levels. Use of playground markings is effective in increasing the amount of physical activity.
Increase children’s energy expenditures. Students utilizing playground markings increased their energy expenditure significantly over the control groups.
Increase activity levels in primary and junior schools. Use of playgrounds painted with multicolored markings increase physical activity.
Decrease bullying. Use of playground markings, in conjunction with the Peaceful Playgrounds Program, were found to decrease playground bullying.
Decrease playground confrontations. Use of playground markings, in conjunction with the Peaceful Playgrounds Program, were found to decrease playground confrontations.
Decrease playground injuries. Use of playground markings, in conjunction with the Peaceful Playground program, were shown to decrease playground injuries.