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 |
44.3 |
Walking |
68.7 |
| Cycling |
32.5 |
Gardening |
36.7 |
| Fishing |
26.9 |
Swimming |
32.5 |
| Gardening |
23.9 |
Dance |
25.4 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
21.2 |
Equipment-based exercise |
24.2 |
| Jogging/Running |
20.4 |
Cycling |
19.5 |
| Swimming |
16.6 |
Fishing |
18.7 |
| Tramping |
16.2 |
Pilates/Yoga |
11.6 |
| Bowls5 |
16.1 |
Aerobics |
11.4 |
| Hunting6 |
13.1 |
Tennis |
11.0 |
- Walking was the most popular activity 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, pilates/yoga, aerobics and tennis, while jogging/running, tramping, bowls and hunting were uniquely popular among men.