Popular Sport and Recreation Activities By Gender
The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months By Gender
| Men |
% |
Women |
% |
| Walking |
54.9 |
Walking |
74.8 |
| Swimming |
37.4 |
Swimming |
33.9 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
27.6 |
Gardening |
32.1 |
| Gardening |
27.2 |
Equipment-based exercise |
26.7 |
| Fishing |
24.5 |
Dance |
20.9 |
| Jogging/Running |
19.7 |
Jogging/Running |
14.9 |
| Cycling |
16.4 |
Pilates/Yoga |
13.9 |
| Golf |
14.3 |
Aerobics |
11.8 |
| Rugby |
10.4 |
Netball5 |
9.9 |
| Football5 |
10.2 |
Cycling |
9.4 |
- Walking and swimming were, in that order, the two most popular sport and recreation activities.
- Six of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were dance, pilates/yoga, aerobics and netball, while fishing, golf, rugby and football were uniquely popular among men.