Summary Sheet
Note. Pp=percentage-point
Selected differences of significance:
Participation (past week):
- Active on 3+ days = 70% (16-34-year-olds) vs. 58% (35-54-year-olds) vs. 54% (55+ year-olds)
- Walking for leisure = 57% vs. 64% vs. 72%
- Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home = 39% vs. 18% vs. 8%
Volunteering:
- Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 56% vs. 43% vs. 17%
Motivation:
- Exercise to manage mental health = 70% vs. 63% vs. 48%
- To get out of the house = 45% vs. 46% vs. 65%
- To feel confident = 64% vs. 47% vs. 29%
- To develop my skills = 39% vs. 17% vs. 10%
Confidence:
- I have the confidence to be physically active = 72% vs. 61% vs. 57%
- I worry about leaving home to take part in physical activity = 28% vs. 24% vs. 14%
- I have the ability to be active = 85% vs. 78% vs. 61%
Opportunities and Resources:
- I have the opportunity to be physically active = 79% vs. 74% vs. 67%
- I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 37% vs. 37% vs. 15%
- I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are affordable = 52% vs. 46% vs. 34%
- I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are of high quality = 55% vs. 45% vs. 40%
The Experience:
- I find exercise enjoyable & satisfying = 72% vs. 60% vs. 48%
Cost-of-living:
- No impact on my PA choices = 21% vs. 20% vs. 38%
- Activity levels reduced = 23% vs. 24% vs. 10%
- Switched to cheaper activities = 28% vs. 25% vs. 12%
- Cost of living has had a negative impact (net) on ability to be active = 44% vs. 47% vs. 27%
- Doing less sport and activity due to changes in the cost of living = 34% vs. 39% vs. 18%
Topical questions:
- Seen physical activity trends, challenges or influences on social media in the past 3 months = 59% vs. 34% vs. 10%
- Watched or attended any women’s sport or physical activity event in the past 3 months = 43% vs. 32% vs. 23%
