Monday, January 24, 2011

Walking still the Aussie favourite

Approximately two thirds (64%) of Australians aged 15 and over participated in at least one sport or physical recreational activity in the last twelve months, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Unfortunately this participation rate has fallen from 66% when the survey was last undertaken in 2005-2006.

The three most popular sport or physical recreational activities participated in by Australians were walking for exercise (23%); aerobics, fitness and gym activities (14%); and swimming and/or diving (7%). Women reported higher participation rates in each of these activities than men. Walking for exercise was also reported to be the most popular activity when the survey was last conducted in 2005-06.

Participation rates for residents in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory were the highest of all Australian states and territories, with participation rates of 77% and 72% respectively.

Overall, the most popular facilities used for participating in sport and physical recreational activities were parks, beaches and walking trails, with 58% of participants using these facilities.

Further information is available in Participation in Sport and Physical Recreation, Australia 2009-10 at http://www.abs.gov.au. If you want to find out if you're wearing the right shoes for walking for fitness, pop into your local Sports Fever stores and we will help fit you for the right shoes.

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