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Disability

Summary Sheet

Note. Pp=percentage-point

Selected differences of significance:

Participation (past week):

  • Active on 3+ days = 64% (No disability) vs. 53% (longstanding condition or illness)
  • Active on 5+ days = 32% vs. 21%
  • Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home = 24% vs. 13%
  • Running or Jogging = 26% vs. 10%

Regular participation - at least once per month (past 3 months):

  • Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home = 32% vs. 20%
  • Running or Jogging = 28% vs. 14%

Volunteering: 

  • Currently volunteering in sport / physical activity = 21% vs. 12%

Motivation: 

  • I feel it is important to exercise regularly = 74% vs. 59%
  • Exercise to manage physical health = 63% vs. 53%

Confidence: 

  • I have the confidence to be physically active = 73% vs. 45%
  • I worry about leaving home to take part in physical activity = 15% vs. 32%
  • I have the ability to be active = 84% vs. 54%

Opportunities & Resources:

  • I feel that there are an adequate number of sport / physical activity facilities in my local area = 62% vs. 46%
  • I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are affordable = 48% vs. 33%
  • I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 65% vs. 52%
  • I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are of high quality = 50% vs. 39%

The Experience: 

  • I find exercise enjoyable & satisfying = 67% vs. 45%
  • I do not enjoy taking part in physical activity on my own = 23% vs. 32%

Cost of Living: 

  • No impact on my PA choices = 33% vs. 19%
  • Switched to cheaper activities = 17% vs. 26%
  • Cost of living has had a negative impact (net) on ability to be active = 32% vs. 49%
  • Doing less sport and activity due to changes in the cost of living = 26% vs. 35%

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