Perceptions about sport and physical activity In the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute’s 2022 Parent Survey of Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds, parents were asked about their perceptions about physical activity and sport opportunities available to their children and youth. [...] Page 2 Figure 2: Perceptions about sport and physical activity by age and gender of child Source: 2022 Parent Survey of the Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds, CFLRI The strong positive perceptions about the opportunities for physical activity and sport for children varied by socio-economic status, particularly by measures of household income and parental education l. [...] Figure 3: Perceptions about sport and physical activity by household income Source: 2022 Parent Survey of the Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds, CFLRI Page 3 Similar to household income, there was an increase in the percentage of parents who reported that physical activity and sport opportunities are safe or welcoming and inclusive to a moderate or great extent by i. [...] Perceptions about sport and physical activity by parent’s education level Source: 2022 Parent Survey of the Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds, CFLRI Parental immigration was associated with parental perceptions of accessibility of the opportunities for physical activity and sport available to children. [...] Perceptions about sport and physical activity by community size Source: 2022 Parent Survey of the Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds, CFLRI Compared to the national average (69%), a greater percentage of parents living in Saskatchewan (79%) reported that the opportunities for physical activity and sport for their children are fun to a moderate or great extent.
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- Page 1 1
- 2022 Parent Survey of Physical Activity and Sport Participation among 5 to 17 year olds 1
- Table 1 Parental perceptions about physical activity and sport opportunities available to children and youth 1
- Not at all or a little 1
- Somewhat Moderate to great extent 1
- Not during pandemic 1
- Unsure not applicable 1
- Fun 1
- Fair respectful ethical 1
- Welcoming inclusive 1
- Easy 1
- Safe e.g. free from crime or bullying physically safe 1
- Available e.g. facilities nearby 1
- Accessible 1
- Convenient 1
- Affordable 1
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- Figure 1 Perceptions about sport and physical activity 2
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- Figure 2 Perceptions about sport and physical activity by age and gender of child 3
- Figure 3 Perceptions about sport and physical activity by household income 3
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- Figure 4. Perceptions about sport and physical activity by parents education level 4
- Parental immigration was associated with parental perceptions of accessibility of the opportunities for physical activity and sport available to children. 4
- Figure 5. Perceptions about sport and physical activity by parents immigration status 4
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- There were only a few geographical differences in perceptions about physical activity or sport opportunities for children. 5
- Figure 6. Perceptions about sport and physical activity by community size 5
