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 |
51.2 |
Walking |
65.3 |
| Gardening |
41.3 |
Gardening |
51.9 |
| Fishing |
37.5 |
Swimming |
37.8 |
| Swimming |
34.8 |
Equipment-based exercise |
22.3 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
26.2 |
Dance |
19.9 |
| Cycling |
24.1 |
Cycling |
16.3 |
| Golf |
23.2 |
Pilates/Yoga |
14.0 |
| Jogging/Running |
15.6 |
Tramping |
12.9 |
| Hunting5 |
12.2 |
Jogging/Running |
12.5 |
| Dance |
10.3 |
Fishing |
10.4 |
- Walking and gardening, in that order, were the most popular activities for both men and women.
- Eight of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were pilates/yoga and tramping, while golf and hunting were uniquely popular among men.