DURATION OF PARTICIPATION
In 2012, over one quarter (26%) of children participated in organised sport and/or dancing for 2 hours or less in the two weeks prior to interview. This was significantly higher than for children who participated for 3-4 hours or 5-9 hours (15% for both) and those who participated for 10 hours or more (10%).
A higher proportion of children aged 12-14 years (16%) participated for 10 hours or more in the two weeks prior to interview, compared with those aged 9-11 years (11%) and 5-8 years (5%).
2.3 Children participating in sport and/or dancing, Duration in last 2 weeks, by age group
- 2012