Summary Sheet
Note. Pp=percentage-point
Selected differences of significance:
Participation (past week):
- Active on 0 days = 8% [no disability] vs. 22% [longstanding condition or illness]
- Active on 3+ days = 68% vs. 50%
- Walking for leisure = 65% vs. 53%
- Used an indoor gym / fitness centre = 28% vs. 17%
Motivation:
- I feel it is important to exercise regularly = 80% vs. 55%
- Exercise to manage physical health = 69% vs. 50%
- Exercise to manage mental health = 67% vs. 51%
- Motivation: To be physically healthy = 81% vs. 68%
- Motivation: To feel good = 76% vs. 57%
Opportunity and Resources:
- I have the opportunity to be physically active = 83% vs. 55%
- I feel that there are an adequate number of sport / physical activity facilities in my local area = 62% vs. 49%
- I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are affordable = 47% vs. 33%
- I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 68% vs. 45%
The experience:
- I find exercise enjoyable and satisfying = 71% vs. 43%
Changes of significance since Autumn ‘24:
No disability:
- Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 39% (+7pp)
- Exercise to manage physical health = 69% (+7pp)
- I have the confidence to be physically active = 78% (+7pp)
- I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 26% (-7pp)
Longstanding condition or illness:
- No changes of significance
Changes of significance since Winter ‘24:
No disability:
- Active on 0 days = 8% (-9pp)
- Active on 3+ days = 68% (+15pp)
- Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 39% (+7pp)
- I feel it is important to exercise regularly = 80% (+9pp)
- Exercise to manage physical health = 69% (+15pp)
- Exercise to manage mental health = 67% (+11pp)
- I have the confidence to be physically active = 78% (+10pp)
- I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 26% (-8pp)
- I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 68% (+8pp)
- I find exercise enjoyable & satisfying = 71% (+9pp)
- No impact on my PA choices = 25% (-7pp)
Longstanding condition or illness:
- Motivation: To feel good = 57% (-14pp)
- Motivation: To feel confident = 42% (-10pp)
