Popular Sport and Recreation Activities By Gender
The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months By Gender
| Mens Activity |
% |
Womens Activity |
% |
| Walking |
52.4 |
Walking |
74.4 |
| Swimming |
43.6 |
Swimming |
44.1 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
30.1 |
Equipment-based exercise |
26.8 |
| Jogging/Running |
27.3 |
Dance |
24.9 |
| Gardening |
21.0 |
Gardening |
24.8 |
| Fishing |
17.7 |
Jogging/Running |
22.0 |
| Cycling |
17.1 |
Pilates/Yoga |
18.7 |
| Football5 |
16.0 |
Netball5 |
14.8 |
| Golf |
13.5 |
Aerobics |
13.6 |
| Tennis |
11.7 |
Cycling |
12.3 |
- Walking and swimming, in that order, were the most popular activities for both men and women.
- Six of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were dance, pilates/yoga, netball and aerobics, while fishing, football, golf and tennis were uniquely popular among men.