Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Active People Survey, 2012-2013

Variable Details

Variableq25a
LabelQ25A - WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON WHY YOU ARE DOING MORE? (added APS5 - 15 October 10)
Responses
1 To improve health 3456
2 To increase fitness 3592
3 Health recovered (general) 421
4 Recovered from injury 356
5 To improve appearance (lose weight, tone up) 882
6 More income / ability to afford sports participation 65
7 Increased time due to reduced work commitments 552
8 To improve skill levels 180
9 To increase competitive success 179
10 To prepare for a sports event/charity event 232
11 To spend time with/support family 535
12 To spend time with/support friends 188
13 To meet new people 41
14 General enjoyment/I enjoy it 1198
15 Increased opportunities / facilities in my area 359
16 Moved closer to facilities 58
17 More actively involved in a sports club / organisation 179
18 More free time because recently retired 211
19 More free time due to children growing up 161
20 More free time having completed studies 31
21 More free time (other reasons) 391
22 Got a dog 508
23 Moved to a new area / home 136
24 Change in family structure (separation / bereavement / child 115
25 Environmental (enjoy being outdoors, sustainable transport) 251
26 No main reason 147
27 None/nothing 7
28 Other Answer 930
29 Refused 0
30 Don't know 316
31 Not Stated 0
-1 149514
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationActive People Survey, 2012-2013