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 |
84.0 |
| Gardening |
45.8 |
Gardening |
55.8 |
| Fishing |
34.4 |
Swimming |
38.3 |
| Cycling |
34.3 |
Cycling |
27.0 |
| Golf |
32.1 |
Jogging/Running |
25.5 |
| Swimming |
29.6 |
Equipment-based exercise |
23.4 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
26.2 |
Pilates/Yoga |
17.6 |
| Cricket6 |
18.3 |
Dance |
16.9 |
| Jogging/Running |
16.3 |
Aerobics |
15.8 |
| Rugby union |
13.6 |
Snowsport |
14.7 |
- Walking and gardening 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 pilates/yoga, dance, aerobics and snowsports, while fishing, golf, cricket and rugby union were uniquely popular among men.