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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, April 2010

Variable Details

VariableMCEc_3M1
LabelWhat factors would encourage you to make more use health clubs, leisure centres etc?
Question text H^Txt1 health clubs, leisure centres or other activity facilities?
Responses
1 Better range of activities and facilities in my area 49
2 Exercise professionals who better understand what helps peop 28
3 Programmes, classes and equipment specifically designed for 26
4 Personal trainers and coaches nearer to my own age 5
5 Subsidised or free activities 66
6 Rewards for being active, such as vouchers or redeemable poi 3
7 Better information about how I can become more active, such 9
8 Better information about the potential health benefits, eith 5
9 A referral from my GP 38
10 Opportunities to socialise as part of the activity 14
11 Other (please specify) 45
12 I am unlikely to use such facilities at all (Spontaneous) 268
98 Refusal 1
99 Don't Know 2
Sysmiss 510
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, April 2010
Interviewer InstructionsAsks respondents to select up to three factors which would make them more likely to attend health clubs, leisure centres or other activity facilities. Code up to three responses. Value labels should read: (1) Better range of activities and facilities in my area (2) Exercise professionals who better understand what helps people my age keep active (3) Programmes, classes and equipment specifically designed for people my age (4) Personal trainers and coaches nearer to my own age (5) Subsidised or free activities (6) Rewards for being active, such as vouchers or redeemable points (7) Better information about how I can become more active, such as what facilities are available in my area (8) Better information about the potential health benefits, either through campaigns and leaflets, or from facility staff or health professionals (9) A referral from my GP (10) Opportunities to socialise as part of the activity (11) Other (please specify) (12) I am unlikely to use such facilities at all (Spontaneous only)
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study;monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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