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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Active People Survey, 2013-2014

Variable Details

Variableq25a
LabelQ25A - WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON WHY YOU ARE DOING MORE? (added APS5 - 15 October 10)
Responses
1 To improve health 2719
2 To increase fitness 2470
3 Health recovered (general) 415
4 Recovered from injury 295
5 To improve appearance (lose weight, tone up) 537
6 More income / ability to afford sports participation 34
7 Increased time due to reduced work commitments 394
8 To improve skill levels 124
9 To increase competitive success 102
10 To prepare for a sports event/charity event 164
11 To spend time with/support family 367
12 To spend time with/support friends 131
13 To meet new people 17
14 General enjoyment/I enjoy it 751
15 Increased opportunities / facilities in my area 203
16 Moved closer to facilities 48
17 More actively involved in a sports club / organisation 118
18 More free time because recently retired 144
19 More free time due to children growing up 105
20 More free time having completed studies 17
21 More free time (other reasons) 268
22 Got a dog 420
23 Moved to a new area / home 71
24 Change in family structure (separation / bereavement / child 94
25 Environmental (enjoy being outdoors, sustainable transport) 193
26 No main reason 116
27 None/nothing 4
28 Other Answer 723
29 Refused 2
30 Don't know 215
31 Not Stated 0
-1 154338
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationActive People Survey, 2013-2014
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