Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

The 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadians whether they participated in sport in the last year. One-quarter (27%) of Canadian adults (18 years and older) participated in sport in 2019-2021.

Facts & Figures

Adult sport participation by age 

Sport participation among adults decreases with increasing age. This age related difference has generally persisted over time. A more detailed description of the findings may be found here. 

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Featured Publication

November 30, 2018

Bulletin 1: Sport participation in Canada

2016-2018 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult focus),

The 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadians about their participation in sport, defining sport as physical activities that usually involve competition and rules and develop specific skills. Based on this definition, 27% of Canadians 18 years and older indicate that they participate in sport.

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Recent Publications

March 29, 2023

Supportive spaces and places for physical activity and sport for women

2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult Focus),

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March 29, 2023

Perceptions about physical activity and sport by women

2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult Focus),

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March 29, 2023

Supportive social environments for physical activity and sport among women

2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor (Adult Focus),

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March 29, 2023

Experiences of women participating in sport and physical activity

2020 Sport Monitor (Adult focus),

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