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 |
42.0 |
Walking |
78.7 |
| Fishing |
40.3 |
Gardening |
63.3 |
| Gardening |
39.4 |
Swimming |
38.6 |
| Swimming |
29.7 |
Equipment-based exercise |
28.2 |
| Cycling |
28.7 |
Dance |
24.8 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
27.6 |
Cycling |
18.5 |
| Golf |
21.6 |
Fishing |
13.0 |
| Jogging/Running |
16.6 |
Aerobics |
12.7 |
| Touch |
15.0 |
Exercise (Other)5 |
11.1 |
| Dance |
14.8 |
Jogging/Running |
10.5 |
- Walking was the most popular activity for both men and women.
- Eight of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were aerobics and exercise (other), while golf and touch were uniquely popular among men.