Gender

Note. Pp=percentage-point

Selected differences of significance:

Participation (past week):

• Active on 3+ days = 66% [Male] vs. 58% [Female]
• Active on 5+ days = 34% vs. 23%
• Running or jogging = 25% vs. 13%
• Home activity viewed online = 8% vs. 16%

Volunteering:

• Currently volunteering in sport / physical activity = 22% vs. 12% 
• Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months (of those who have volunteered) = 42% vs. 32% 

Motivation: 

• Exercise to manage physical health = 66% vs. 58% 
• Motivation: To develop my skills = 27% vs. 17%
• Motivation: To manage my weight = 39% vs. 55%

Confidence:

• I have confidence to be physically active = 74% vs. 56%
• I worry about leaving home to take part in physical activity = 16% vs. 27% 

Opportunities and Resources:

• I feel that there are an adequate number of sport / physical activity facilities in my local area = 62% vs. 53%
• I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 65% vs. 54%

The experience:

• I find exercise enjoyable and satisfying = 68% vs. 54% 
• I do not enjoy taking part in physical activity on my own = 20% vs. 30%

Cost-of-living:

• No impact on my PA choices = 28% vs. 18% 

Topical Questions:

• I have felt safe taking part in sport or physical activity during darker hours = 59% vs. 38%
• Safety concerns have had a negative impact on my physical activity levels over the past 3 months = 8% vs. 22%
• I was less motivated to be active due to severe weather conditions = 45% vs. 53% 
• I find sport and physical activity less enjoyable during extreme weather conditions = 17% vs. 29% 

Change of significance since Autumn ’24:

Male: 

• Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home (past week) = 24% (+7pp)
• Used an indoor gym / fitness centre (past week) = 27% (+7pp)
• Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 42% (+8pp)

Female: 

• No differences of significance

Changes of significance since Winter ’24: 

Male:

• Active on 3+ days (past week) = 66% (+13pp)
• Active on 5+ days (past week) = 34% (+7pp)
• Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home (past week) = 24% (+8pp)
• Running or jogging (past week) = 25% (+9pp)
• Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 42% (+7pp)
• Exercise to manage physical health = 66% (+9pp)
• Exercise to manage mental health = 64% (+9pp)
• I have the confidence to be physically active = 74% (+7pp)
• I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 65% (+8pp)
• I find exercise enjoyable and satisfying = 68% (+7pp)
• I do not enjoy taking part in physical activity on my own = 20% (-8pp)

Female: 

• Active on 0 days (past week) = 14% (-7pp)
• Active on 3+ days (past week) = 58% (+9pp)
• Exercise to manage physical health = 58% (+10pp)
• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 27% (-9pp)