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RST Profile: Canterbury

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
55.4
Walking
74.4
Gardening
44.8
Gardening
54.2
Cycling
35.8
Swimming
40.1
Swimming
28.1
Equipment-based exercise
30.4
Fishing
22.5
Dance
25.1
Equipment-based exercise
21.8
Cycling
23.8
Jogging/Running
20.4
Aerobics
18.3
Golf
17.7
Pilates/Yoga
18.0
Football5
15.4
Jogging/Running
17.5
Cricket5
12.6
Callisthenics
11.3
  • Walking and gardening, 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, aerobics, pilates/yoga and callisthenics, while fishing, golf, football and cricket were uniquely popular among men.

5 Includes both indoor and outdoor versions of this activity.