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 |
57.6 |
Walking |
78.6 |
| Gardening |
48.7 |
Gardening |
66.6 |
| Fishing |
29.9 |
Swimming |
31.0 |
| Swimming |
29.3 |
Equipment-based exercise |
30.1 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
29.2 |
Dance |
19.8 |
| Cycling |
26.8 |
Cycling |
18.9 |
| Golf |
24.5 |
Jogging/Running |
14.1 |
| Tramping |
18.5 |
Aerobics |
12.9 |
| Hunting5 |
17.3 |
Pilates/Yoga |
12.3 |
| Jogging/Running |
15.3 |
Callisthenics |
10.4 |
- 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, tramping and hunting were uniquely popular among men.