Consultancy Study on Sport for All - Participation Patterns of Hong ...

Figure 7b. PA level perceived as sufficient or very sufficient
%
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Male
Female
Overall
63.5
57.4
51.9
75.6
72.0
68.1
65.3
54.7
43.7
15
57.2
46.3
37.6
58.9
55.7
52.8
78.0 77.7
77.4
Overall 7-12 yr-old 13-19 yr-old 20-39 yr-old 40-59 yr-old 60 yr-old or
above
Primary Reasons and Barriers for PA Participation
32. The primary reasons for Hong Kong citizens to engage in PA were “health/keep
fit” (35.9%), “interest” (12.9%) and “to make it a habit in daily life” (11.6%). The primary
reason for those aged 7 to 12 (30.0%) and 13 to 19 (26.9%) to engage in PA was “interest”.
For those aged 20 to 39 (32.5%), 40 to 59 (42.8%) and 60 or above (47.5%), the primary
reason was “health/keep fit”.
Figure 8a. Reasons for participation in PA
%
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
35.9
Health/Keep Fit
12.9
Interest
11.6
To make it a habit in daily life
6.0
More leisure time
4.9 4.8 4.7 4.1 3.6
Physical training
With companion such as family & friends to
participate in physical activities/ sports together
To lose weight
Good physical condition
Pastime
2.4 2.3 1.5
To know more about the benefits of physical
activities
To have fun
The feeling of relaxation after doing sports/
physical activities