Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Active People Survey, 2014-2015

Variable Details

Variableq25a
LabelQ25A - WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON WHY YOU ARE DOING MORE? (added APS5 - 15 October 10)
Responses
1 To improve health 1741
2 To increase fitness 1839
3 Health recovered (general) 269
4 Recovered from injury 160
5 To improve appearance (lose weight, tone up) 304
6 More income / ability to afford sports participation 29
7 Increased time due to reduced work commitments 294
8 To improve skill levels 90
9 To increase competitive success 59
10 To prepare for a sports event/charity event 126
11 To spend time with/support family 290
12 To spend time with/support friends 106
13 To meet new people 23
14 General enjoyment/I enjoy it 569
15 Increased opportunities / facilities in my area 103
16 Moved closer to facilities 26
17 More actively involved in a sports club / organisation 91
18 More free time because recently retired 94
19 More free time due to children growing up 60
20 More free time having completed studies 24
21 More free time (other reasons) 203
22 Got a dog 276
23 Moved to a new area / home 55
24 Change in family structure (separation / bereavement / child 58
25 Environmental (enjoy being outdoors, sustainable transport) 133
26 No main reason 50
27 None/nothing 5
28 Other Answer 391
29 Refused 0
30 Don't know 168
31 Not Stated 0
-1 163069
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationActive People Survey, 2014-2015