Outdoor Participation Report

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1 Outdoor Participation Report 2018

2 2018 Outdoor Recreation Participation Key Fdgs...1 Outdoor Participation...2 Youth...16 Diversity...27 A Detailed Look Method Acknowledgements...42 The Outdoor Foundation 419 7th St. NW, Suite 401 Washgton DC 20004

3 Key Fdgs OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION million Americans ages 6 and over, or 49.0 of the US population, participated an outdoor activity at least once Outdoor participation slightly creased from 48.8 of the US population 2016 to While 13.6 million Americans returned to or started participatg one or more of the outdoor activities measured, 11.9 million discontued participation. That equates to a net ga of 1.7 million total outdoor participants and a churn rate of 8.3. Participants went on a total of 10.9 billion outdoor outgs 2017, a decrease from 11.0 billion of outdoor enthusiasts participated outdoor activities at least twice per week. Runng, cludg joggg and trail runng, was the most popular activity among Americans when measured by both number of participants and by number of total annual outgs. 19 outdoor participants lived the South Atlantic region of the US, makg its population the most active outdoor activities. Walkg for fitness was the most popular crossover activity of all outdoor participants also walked. The biggest motivator for outdoor participation was gettg exercise. YOUTH The participation rate among males ages 6 to 12 and ages 13 to 17 decreased by one percentage pot sce last year to reach 64. Participation among males ages 18 to 24 creased by two percentage pots to 56. Participation rates among females ages 6 to 12 remaed the same at 58 and females ages 13 to 17 held steady at 52. Female young adults, ages 18 to 24, dropped by one percentage pot to reach 55. Adults who were troduced to the outdoors as children were more likely to participate outdoor activities durg adulthood than those who were not exposed to the outdoors as children. 38 of adults who were troduced to the outdoors durg childhood grew up to enjoy outdoor activities as adults. Only 17 of adults who do not currently participate any outdoor activities had outdoor experiences as children. DIVERSITY Outdoor participation among Hispanics has creased by an average 1.0 over the past five years and among Asians by 0.9. Participation among black and white populations has decled by an average of 0.4. Black and Hispanic participants went on the most average outgs per participant. Runng was the most popular outdoor activity for all ethnicities except white populations, who participated hikg at a higher rate Outdoor Participation Report 1

4 OUTDOOR OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION

5 outdoor participation trends All Americans, ages Outdoor Participation Over Time Almost half 49.0 of the US population ages 6 and over participated an outdoor activity at least once This contues three years of slight growth outdoor participation. Number of Participants million Americans, ages 6 and over, participated outdoor recreation, an crease of 1.7 million participants sce Number of Outgs Outdoor outgs decreased from 11.0 billion excursions 2016 to 10.9 billion These are the fewest outgs sce Average Outgs Outdoor participants embarked on an average of 74 outgs per person. In 2016, the average was 77 outgs per person Outdoor Participation Report 3

6 participation -depth All Americans, ages M 146.1M +13.6M Churn Rate M Total Participants 2016 New/Returng Participants 2017 Lost Participants 2017 Total Participants 2017 The Leaky Bucket The leaky bucket analysis explas where outdoor participation grew from 2016 to Durg the calendar year, outdoor activities attracted 13.6 million participants who tried outdoor activities for the first time or returned after a hiatus. The loss of participants was slightly less 11.9 million people stopped participatg which netted 1.7 million more participants from 2016 to Due to the large number of participants jog and leavg outdoor recreation, the churn rate creased from 6.0 to 8.3. New/Returng Participants New outdoor participants made up 4.1 of total participants, or 6.1 million people. Returng participants, those participatg after a break from outdoor activities, made up 5.2 of participants, or 7.5 million people. Lost Participants 11.9 million people stopped participatg outdoor recreation The attrition rate creased sce 2016 when 8.6 million people stopped participatg the outdoors. Contug Participants The majority of participants, 90.7, contued participatg outdoor activities from 2016 to That equates to million people Outdoor Participation Report 4

7 participant demographics Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Mounta: 8 West North Central: 7 East North Central: 16 New England: 5 Middle Atlantic: 13 Pacific: 16 East South Central: 6 West South Central: 11 South Atlantic: 19 highest percentage of participants Geographic Breakdown of Participants The South Atlantic region, which cludes the southern states on the Eastern Seaboard and West Virgia, had the highest rate of outdoor participation the country. The Pacific region, cludg the states on the West Coast, had the second highest participation rate Outdoor Participation Report 5

8 participant demographics Outdoor Participants, ages Other Female $100,000+ $75,000- $99, Post-Grad Studies College Grad Black Asian $50,000- $74, Yrs College 74 White Gender Male Age Income $25,000- $49,999 $25, Education High School Grad 3 Yrs High School 10 Ethnicity Hispanic Various Demographic Breakdowns of Participants Outdoor participation skewed slightly male. Participants also tended to have higher household comes and have some college experience. Almost three-quarters of participants were white Americans, and 65 were age 25 and older Outdoor Participation Report 6

9 annual outdoor outgs Outdoor Participants, ages to 3 4 to to to to to Annual Outgs per Participant The frequency of outdoor activity varied, with almost half of Americans participatg between 12 and 103 times per year. On the either sides of the spectrum, 21 of participants were extremely active, enjoyg outdoor activities at least twice per week, and 31 were not very active, participatg less than once per month Outdoor Participation Report 7

10 outdoor activities Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Most Popular Outdoor Activities by Participation Rate 1. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 19 of Americans / 55.9 million participants 2. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 17 of Americans / 49.1 million participants 3. Road Bikg, Mounta Bikg and BMX 16 of Americans / 47.5 million participants 4. Hikg 15 of Americans / 44.9 million participants 5. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 14 of Americans / 41.8 million participants Favorite Outdoor Activities by Frequency of Participation 1. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 76 average outgs per runner / 4.2 billion total outgs 2. Road, Mounta and BMX Bikg 48 average outgs per cyclist / 2.3 billion total outgs 3. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 18 average outgs per angler / million total outgs 4. Hikg 14 average outgs per hiker / million total outgs 5. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 13 average outgs per camper / million total outgs Note: Similar activities have been grouped Outdoor Participation Report 8

11 time spent as an outdoor participant Outdoor Participants, Ages Years 10 1 Year Years Years Years 62 Years Participatg The average participant had 15 years of outdoor recreation experience. As would be expected, the amount of experience creased as the participant aged. Those ages 45 and up averaged 25 years as outdoor participants. Participant Age Mean Years Outdoor Participation Report 9

12 commitment to outdoor recreation Outdoor Participants, Ages 6+ >1 Miles 10 Right Outside My Door Miles Miles Miles Miles 17 Travel for Outdoor Recreation Most outdoor participants enjoyed close-to-home outdoor recreation, with 63 of them typically travellg 10 miles or less for outdoor activities. Only 10 of participants travelled more than 50 miles. 46 of non-participants 69.8 million people Desire to Participate 46 of Americans who did not participate outdoor recreation had a desire to start participatg, while 54 were content not participatg outdoor activities at all Outdoor Participation Report 10

13 activities by age and gender All Americans, ages 6+ Male Participation 80 Outdoor Activities Indoor Fitness Team Sports Female Participation 80 Outdoor Activities Indoor Fitness Team Sports Outdoor Participation Report 11

14 5 most popular crossover activities Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Indoor Fitness 1. Treadmill Free weights Stationary cyclg Weight/resistance maches Elliptical motion traer Stretchg 17 Team Sports 1. Basketball Baseball 9 3. Soccer 7 4. Softball 5 5. Flag football 4 6. Tackle football 4 Other Activities 1. Walkg for fitness Bowlg Swimmg for fitness Golf Tennis Outdoor Participation Report 12

15 outdoor spendg Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ I spent... Category of Spendg More than Last Year Same as Last Year Less than Last Year No Money Sports and recreational footwear Sports and recreational clothg Outdoor recreational activities Gym membership and fees Sports and recreational equipment Travel to take part sports and recreation Individual sportg events Team sports outside of school Sports and recreation lessons and camps Team sports at school Outdoor Participation Report 13

16 motivation to get outside Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Reasons of Participants Get exercise 64 Be with family and friends 56 Keep physically fit 50 Observe scenic beauty 48 Be close to nature 47 Enjoy the sounds and smells of nature 46 Get away from the usual demands 41 Be with people who enjoy the same thgs I do 33 Experience excitement and adventure 32 Experience solitude 25 Develop my skills and abilities 20 Be with people who share my values 20 Ga a sense of accomplishment 19 Because it is cool 17 Ga a sense of self-confidence 16 Talk to new and varied people 9 Other 4 Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 14

17 reasons not to get outside Non-Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Reasons of Non-participants Too busy with family responsibilities 22 Outdoor recreation equipment is too expensive 18 Do not have anyone to participate with 18 Lack the skills or abilities 15 Have a physical disability 14 Places for outdoor recreation cost too much 11 My health is poor 11 Too busy with other recreation activities 10 Places for outdoor recreation are too far away 10 Do not have enough formation 8 No transportation to outdoor recreation venues 6 Have household member(s) with physical disability 5 Places for outdoor recreation are too crowded 5 Afraid of gettg hurt by other people 3 Afraid of gettg hurt by animals 3 Places for outdoor recreation are poorly mataed 3 Other 14 Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 15

18 OUTDOOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION

19 outdoor participation by age All Americans, ages 6+ Ages 6-12 Ages Ages Ages Ages Participant Age Participation Rate year Average Annual Growth Outdoor Participation Report 17

20 youth participation sports and recreation among outdoor enthusiasts Outdoor Participants, ages 18+ Adults at age 6-12 Adults at age Activity Outdoor Participant Non-outdoor Participant Outdoor Participant Non-outdoor Participant PE at school Outdoor activities Team sports Cyclg Runng/joggg Swimmg for fitness Water sports Wter sports Racquet sports Fitness activities Golf None Outdoor Participation Report 18

21 youth outdoor participation by age and gender All Americans, ages 6-24 Male Participation 80 Ages 6-12 Ages Ages Female Participation 80 Ages 6-12 Ages Ages Outdoor Participation Report 19

22 frequency of youth participation Outdoor Participants, ages to 3 4 to to to to to Annual Outgs per Youth Participant Like all outdoor participants, there was a wide range of frequency of participation among youth participants. A majority of participants enjoyed outdoor recreation between once per month and twice per week. Number of Participants 33.1 million youth participated outdoor activities. This is an crease from 33.4 million Number of Outgs Youth participants logged a total 2.1 billion outdoor outgs This is a decrease from 2.2 billion outgs Average Outgs The average annual outgs per participants dropped from 66 outgs 2016 to 64 outgs Outdoor Participation Report 20

23 outdoor activities among youth Outdoor Participants, ages 6-17 Most Popular Outdoor Activities by Participation Rate 1. Road, Mounta and BMX Bikg 24 of American youth / 12.5 million participants 2. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 23 of American youth / 11.6 million participants 3. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 21 of American youth / 11.0 million participants 4. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 21 of American youth / 10.7 million participants 5. Hikg 16 of American youth / 8.2 million participants Favorite Outdoor Activities by Frequency of Participation 1. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 67 average outgs per runner / million total outgs 2. Road, Mounta and BMX Bikg 54 average outgs per cyclist / million total outgs 3. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 13 average outgs per angler / million total outgs 4. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 9 average outgs per camper / 94.8 million total outgs 5. Skateboardg 31 average outgs per skateboarder / 92.6 million total outgs Note: Similar activities have been grouped Outdoor Participation Report 21

24 frequency of young adult participation Outdoor Participants, ages to 3 4 to to to to to Annual Outgs per Young Adult Participant Young adults outdoor outgs followed a similar pattern as their younger counterparts. The frequency of most participants was fairly moderate. Number of Participants 13.1 million young adults participated outdoor recreation This is a drop from 15.3 million young adults Number of Outgs Young adults went on a total of 1.7 billion outdoor outgs, a decrease from 1.9 billion outgs Average Outgs The average annual outgs per young adult participant was 130, an crease from 122 outgs the year before Outdoor Participation Report 22

25 outdoor activities among young adults Outdoor Participants, ages Most Popular Outdoor Activities by Participation Rate 1. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 31 of American young adults / 9.2 million participants 2. Hikg 18 of American young adults / 5.4 million participants 3. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 15 of American young adults / 4.5 million participants 4. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 15 of American young adults / 4.4 million participants 5. Road, Mounta and BMX Bikg 15 of American young adults / 4.4 million participants Favorite Outdoor Activities by Frequency of Participation 1. Runng, Joggg and Trail Runng 90 average outgs per runner / million total outgs 2. Road, Mounta and BMX Bikg 56 average outgs per cyclist / million total outgs 3. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 31 average outgs per angler / million total outgs 4. Hikg 16 average outgs per hiker / 84.3 million total outgs 5. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 17 average outgs per camper / 77.7 million total outgs Note: Similar activities have been grouped Outdoor Participation Report 23

26 motivation to get outside Outdoor Participants, ages 6-24 Reasons Ages 6-12 Ages Ages Be with family and friends Get exercise Experience excitement and adventure Be with people who enjoy the same thgs I do Because it is cool Enjoy the sounds and smells of nature Be close to nature Keep physically fit Develop my skills and abilities Observe scenic beauty Be with people who share my values Get away from the usual demands Ga a sense of self-confidence Ga a sense of accomplishment Talk to new and varied people Experience solitude Other Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 24

27 reasons not to get outside Non-Outdoor Participants, ages 6-24 Reasons Ages 6-12 Ages Ages Outdoor recreation equipment is expensive Busy with other recreation activities Busy with family responsibilities Places for outdoor recreation are expensive I do not have anyone to participate with I do not have the skills or abilities Places for outdoor recreation are far away I do not have enough formation I have no way to get to venues for outdoor recreation I am afraid of gettg hurt by other people Places for outdoor recreation are poorly mataed I have a physical disability Places for outdoor recreation are crowded Venues for outdoor recreation are polluted My health is poor I have household members with a physical disability I am are afraid of gettg hurt by animals Other Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 25

28 outdoor habits among families adult participants, ages Participation Outdoor Recreation Among Adults with Children Adults with children their households participated outdoor recreation at slightly higher levels than adults without children. 54 of adults with children, ages one to 17, their households participated, while 42 of adults without children participated. Those with children ages 6 to 12 had the highest 0 None Ages 1-17 Ages 1-5 Ages 6-12 Ages participation rates, but they went on the fewest outgs. Kids Household Average Annual Outgs per Family None 77 Ages Ages Ages Ages Outdoor Participation Report 26

29 OUTDOOR DIVERSE PARTICIPATION PARTICIPATION

30 participation rates among diverse groups over time All Americans, ages 6+ White Black Hispanic Asian Ethnicity Participation Rate year Average Annual Growth White Black Hispanic Asian Outdoor Participation Report 28

31 outdoor outgs by ethnicity All Americans, ages 6+ Average Outdoor Outgs per Participant Hispanic participants went on the most outdoor outgs an average of 87 outgs per person. That is 12 more outgs per year than Asian participants embarked on. Ethnicity Average Annual Outgs per Participant White 76 Black 86 Hispanic 87 Asian Outdoor Participation Report 29

32 participation rates among diverse groups by age All Americans, ages 6+ White Black Hispanic Asian White Black Hispanic Asian Ages Ages Ages Ages Ages Outdoor Participation Report 30

33 most popular outdoor activities among ethnicities Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ White 1. Hikg Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg Runng/Joggg and Trail Runng Road Bikg, Mounta Bikg and BMX Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 15 Black 1. Runng/Joggg and Trail Runng Road Bikg, Mounta Bikg and BMX Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 9 4. Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg 5 5. Hikg 4 Hispanic 1. Runng/Joggg and Trail Runng Road Bikg, Mounta Bikg and BMX Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg Hikg Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg 11 Asian 1. Runng/Joggg and Trail Runng Hikg Road Bikg, Mounta Bikg and BMX Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishg Car, Backyard, Backpackg and RV Campg Outdoor Participation Report 31

34 motivation to get outside Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Reasons White Black Hispanic Asian Get exercise Be with family and friends Keep physically fit Be close to nature Observe scenic beauty Enjoy the sounds and smells of nature Get away from the usual demands Experience excitement and adventure Be with people who enjoy the same thgs I do Because it is cool Experience solitude Develop my skills and abilities Ga a sense of self-confidence Be with people who share my values Ga a sense of accomplishment Talk to new and varied people Other Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 32

35 reasons not to participate outdoor recreation Non-Outdoor Participants, ages 6+ Reasons White Black Hispanic Asian Too busy with family responsibilities Outdoor recreation equipment is expensive I do not have anyone to participate with I do not have the skills or abilities I have a physical disability Places for outdoor recreation are far away Places for outdoor recreation are expensive Too busy with other recreation activities I do not have enough formation My health is poor I have no way to get to venues for outdoor recreation Places for outdoor recreation are crowded I have household members with a physical disability I am are afraid of gettg hurt by animals I am afraid of gettg hurt by other people Places for outdoor recreation are poorly mataed Venues for outdoor recreation are polluted Other Note: Only activities with more than 2 response have been cluded Outdoor Participation Report 33

36 OUTDOOR A DETAILED PARTICIPATION LOOK

37 Youth Participation Outdoor Activities, Ages Adventure Racg , Backpackg (Overnight) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (BMX) , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Mounta/Non-Paved Surface) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface, Mounta/Non-Paved Surface, BMX) 15, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface) 14, , , , , , , , , , , Birdwatchg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Boardsailg/Wdsurfg Campg (With 1/4 Mile of Vehicle/ Home) 9, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Car, Backyard, Backpackg or RV) 12, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Recreational Vehicle) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Canoeg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Climbg (Sport/Boulder) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Climbg (Indoor) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1, Climbg (Traditional/Ice/Mountaeerg) Fishg (Fly, Freshwater/Other or Saltwater) 12, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Fly) , , , Fishg (Freshwater/Other) 10, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Saltwater) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Hikg 5, , , , , , , , , , , Huntg (All) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Kayak Fishg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Kayakg (Recreational) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Kayakg (Sea/Tourg) Kayakg (Whitewater) Raftg , , Runng (Runng/Joggg or Trail Runng) 11, , , , , , , , , , , Runng/Joggg 11, , , , , , , , , , , Sailg Scuba Divg Skateboardg 5, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Alpe/Downhill) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Cross-Country) , , , , Skig (Freestyle) , , , , , Snorkelg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Snowboardg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Snowshoeg Stand Up Paddlg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Surfg Telemarkg (Downhill) Trail Runng , , , , Triathlon (Non-Traditional/ Off Road) Triathlon (Traditional/Road) Wakeboardg 1, , , , , , Wildlife Viewg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Outdoor Participation Report 35

38 Young Adult Participation Outdoor Activities, Ages Adventure Racg Backpackg (Overnight) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (BMX) Bicyclg (Mounta/Non-Paved Surface) 1, , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface, Mounta/Non-Paved Surface, BMX) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Birdwatchg Boardsailg/Wdsurfg Campg (With 1/4 Mile of Vehicle/ Home) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Car, Backyard, Backpackg or RV) 5, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Recreational Vehicle) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Canoeg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Climbg (Sport/Boulder) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Climbg (Indoor) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1, Climbg (Traditional/Ice/ Mountaeerg) Fishg (Fly, Freshwater/Other or Saltwater) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Fly) Fishg (Freshwater/Other) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Saltwater) 1, , , , , , , , , , Hikg 3, , , , , , , , , , , Huntg (All) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Kayak Fishg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Kayakg (Recreational) , , , , , , , Kayakg (Sea/Tourg) Kayakg (Whitewater) Raftg Runng (Runng/Joggg or Trail Runng) 8, , , , , , , , , , , Runng/Joggg 8, , , , , , , , , , , Sailg Scuba Divg Skateboardg 1, , , , , , , , Skig (Alpe/Downhill) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Cross-Country) , Skig (Freestyle) Snorkelg 1, , , , Snowboardg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Snowshoeg Stand Up Paddlg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Surfg Telemarkg (Downhill) Trail Runng , , , , , , , , Triathlon (Non-Traditional/ Off Road) Triathlon (Traditional/Road) Wakeboardg 1, Wildlife Viewg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Outdoor Participation Report 36

39 Participation Outdoor Activities, All Americans Ages Adventure Racg , , , , , , , , , Backpackg (Overnight) 6, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (BMX) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Mounta/Non-Paved Surface) 6, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface, Mounta/Non-Paved Surface, BMX) 42, , , , , , , , , , , Bicyclg (Road/Paved Surface) 38, , , , , , , , , , , Birdwatchg 13, , , , , , , , , , , Boardsailg/Wdsurfg 1, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (With 1/4 Mile of Vehicle/Home) 31, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Car, Backyard, Backpackg or RV) 41, , , , , , , , , , , Campg (Recreational Vehicle) 16, , , , , , , , , , , Canoeg 9, , , , , , , , , , , Climbg (Sport/Boulder) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2, Climbg (Indoor) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5, Climbg (Traditional/Ice/Mountaeerg) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Fly, Freshwater/Other or Saltwater) 51, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Fly) 5, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Freshwater/Other) 43, , , , , , , , , , , Fishg (Saltwater) 14, , , , , , , , , , , Hikg 29, , , , , , , , , , , Huntg (All) 14, , , , , , , , , , , Kayak Fishg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1, , , , , , , , Kayakg (Recreational) 5, , , , , , , , , , , Kayakg (Sea/Tourg) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Kayakg (Whitewater) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Raftg 4, , , , , , , , , , , Runng (Runng/Joggg or Trail Runng) 41, , , , , , , , , , , Runng/Joggg 41, , , , , , , , , , , Sailg 3, , , , , , , , , , , Scuba Divg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Skateboardg 8, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Alpe/Downhill) 10, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Cross-Country) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Skig (Freestyle) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Snorkelg 9, , , , , , , , , , , Snowboardg 6, , , , , , , , , , , Snowshoeg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Stand Up Paddlg n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1, , , , , , , , Surfg 2, , , , , , , , , , , Telemarkg (Downhill) 1, , , , , , , , , , , Trail Runng 4, , , , , , , , , , , Triathlon (Non-Traditional/ Off Road) , , , , , , Triathlon (Traditional/Road) , , , , , , , , , , Wakeboardg 3, , , , , , , , , , , Wildlife Viewg 22, , , , , , , , , , , Outdoor Participation Report 37

40 Participation Other Activities, All Americans Ages of of of Pop. Pop. Pop of Pop. Indoor Fitness Activities of Pop. Aquatic Exercise 9, , , , , , , , , , , Barre n/a n/a 2, , , , , Bodyweight Exercise & Bodyweight Accessory- Assisted Trag n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 22, , , , Boot Camp-Style Trag n/a n/a 7, , , , , , , Cardio Kickboxg 4, , , , , , , , , , , Cross-Trag Style Workouts n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11, , , , Dance, Step, and Other Choreographed Exercise to Music n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 21, , , , Elliptical Motion/ Cross-Traer 23, , , , , , , , , , , Free Weights (Barbells) 25, , , , , , , , , , , Free Weights (Dumbbells & Hand Weights) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 58, , , , , High Impact/Intensity Trag 11, , , , , , , , , , , Kettlebells n/a n/a n/a n/a 10, , , , Pilates Trag 9, , , , , , , , , , , Rowg Mache 8, , , , , , , , , , , Stair-Climbg Mache 13, , , , , , , , , , , Stationary Cyclg (Group) 6, , , , , , , , , , , Stationary Cyclg (Recumbent or Upright) 35, , , , , , , , , , , Stretchg 36, , , , , , , , , , , Swimmg for Fitness n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 21, , , , , , , Tai Chi n/a n/a 3, , , , , , , , , , Treadmill 50, , , , , , , , , , , Walkg for Fitness 108, , , , , , , , , , , Weight/Resistance Maches 39, , , , , , , , , , , Yoga n/a n/a 17, , , , , , , , , , Baseball Team Sports 16, , , , , , , , , , , Basketball 25, , , , , , , , , , , Cheerleadg 3, , , , , , , , , , , Field Hockey 1, , , , , , , , , , , Football (Flag) n/a n/a 7, , , , , , , , , , Football (Tackle) 7, , , , , , , , , , , Football (Touch) 12, , , , , , , , , , , Ice Hockey 1, , , , , , , , , , , Lacrosse 1, , , , , , , , , , , Rugby , , , , , Soccer (Indoor) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Soccer (Outdoor) 13, , , , , , , , , , , Outdoor Participation Report 38

41 of of of of of of of of of of of Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Softball (Fast Pitch) 2, , , , , , , , , , , Softball (Slow Pitch) 9, , , , , , , , , , , Swimmg (On a Team) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2, , , , , , , Track and Field 4, , , , , , , , , , , Volleyball (Sand/Beach) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Volleyball (Court) 6, , , , , , , , , , , Volleyball (Grass) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Other Activities Archery 5, , , , , , , , , , , Badmton 7, , , , , , , , , , , Bowlg 60, , , , , , , , , , , Boxg (for Competition) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a , , , , , Boxg (for Fitness) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4, , , , , , , , Cardio Tennis n/a n/a , , , , , , , , , Gymnastics 4, , , , , , , , , , , Ice Skatg 11, , , , , , , , , , , Jet Skig 8, , , , , , , , , , , Martial Arts 6, , , , , , , , , , , Martial Arts (for Competition) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a , , , , Martial Arts (for Fitness) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1, , , , , , , , Patball 5, , , , , , , , , , , Pickleball n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2, , , , Racquetball 4, , , , , , , , , , , Roller Hockey 1, , , , , , , , , , , Roller Skatg (2x2 Wheels) 8, , , , , , , , , , , Roller Skatg (Inle Wheels) 10, , , , , , , , , , , Shootg (Sport/Clays) 4, , , , , , , , , , , Shootg (Trap/Skeet) 3, , , , , , , , , , , Snowmobilg 4, , , , , , , , , , , Squash , , , , , , , , Table Tennis 15, , , , , , , , , , , Target Shootg (Handgun) 11, , , , , , , , , , , Target Shootg (Rifle) 12, , , , , , , , , , , Tennis 16, , , , , , , , , , , Ultimate Frisbee 4, , , , , , , , , , , Water Skig 5, , , , , , , , , , , Wrestlg 3, , , , , , , , , , , Outdoor Participation Report 39