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 |
% |
| Fishing |
59.8 |
Walking |
80.4 |
| Walking |
46.4 |
Gardening |
63.8 |
| Gardening |
45.8 |
Swimming |
37.5 |
| Swimming |
39.7 |
Dance |
34.4 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
32.5 |
Fishing |
26.2 |
| Hunting5 |
24.9 |
Equipment-based exercise |
16.1 |
| Golf |
23.8 |
Cycling |
14.6 |
| Diving/Scuba Diving |
23.4 |
Aerobics |
11.5 |
| Cycling |
22.2 |
Jogging/Running |
11.2 |
| Jogging/Running |
19.7 |
Tramping |
10.3 |
- Fishing was the most popular activity for men, while walking was the most popular activity for women.
- Seven of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were dance, aerobics and tramping, while hunting, golf and diving/scuba diving were uniquely popular among men.