Two publications released on experiences of sport/physical activity and the arts in NI

The Department for Communities (DfC) today released the two publications, ‘Experience of sport and physical activity in Northern Ireland’ and ‘Experience of the arts in Northern Ireland’.

The main findings of the 2015/16 sport and physical activity report include:

• In 2015/16, more than half of all adults (53%) had participated in at least one sport within the previous year. This was similar to 2014/15 figure (55%) and generally consistent with the longer term trend.
• Swimming / Diving, Keepfit / Aerobics / Yoga / Dance exercise (19%), Jogging (15%) and ‘Cycling for recreation’ (13%) remain the most popular sports amongst adults.

The publication and associated tables are available 

The main findings of the 2015/16 arts report include:

• In 2015/16, almost a third of all adults (32%) had participated in at least one arts activity within the previous year whilst almost eight in every ten had attended an arts event.  Although these figures were both decreases on the 2014/15 figures (35% and 80% respectively) they were consistent with the longer term trends.
• ‘Textile crafts such as embroidery, crocheting or knitting’ (9%), was the most popular arts activity to participate in within the previous year whilst the most popular arts event attended was a ‘Film at cinema or other venue’ (57%).

This publication and associated tables are available 

Notes to editors: 

1. The report presents findings from the 2015/16 Continuous Household Survey which is a Northern Ireland wide household survey administered by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). Further information on the survey including sample design and response rates is included in Appendix 1 of the statistical bulletin.
2. The reports provide information on trends over time in participation in sport and in engagement with the arts and include key findings relating to differences in participation rates among adults by various Section 75 group and those living in the most and least deprived areas of Northern Ireland.Each report is also accompanied by detailed tables.
3. Each report is also accompanied by detailed tables.
4. All media queries should be directed to the Department for Communities Press Office on 028 9082 3512 or email: press.office@communities-ni.gov.uk. Out of hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07623 974 383 and your call will be returned.

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