Women
Physical activity and sport participation among adults remains low with only about half of adults achieving national recommendations for physical activity and an even lower percentage (27%) participating in sport. Over time, women have reported lower rates of both physical activity and sport participation compared to men. This section highlights data describing the specific experiences among women in physical activity and sport. The information presented here will provide important insight to inform policy to increase participation among women.
Related Publications
According to Leger Opinion’s 2024 Physical Activity and Sport Survey, in collaboration with the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, 27% of adults have participated in sport in the year preceding the survey. Sport reflects physical activities that involve competition, rules, and developing specific skills.
This report provides data results from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor regarding women’s perceptions about the availability of safe places and spaces for physical activity and sport.
This report provides data results from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor regarding women’s perceptions and impressions of physical activity and sport opportunities.
This report provides data results from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor about sources of social support.
This report provides data results from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2019-2021 Physical Activity Monitor and the 2020 Sport Monitor regarding the physical activity and sport experiences as they relate to women.
This report provides data results from the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2019-2021 regarding women’s participation in sport.
