Table 3.
Categorisation of the reasons to undertake PA.
| Motive | Not a Reason | Little Importance | Moderate Importance | Quite Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun | 33 (7.8) | 40 (9.5) | 95 (22.5) | 121 (28.6) | 134 (31.7) |
| To meet Friends | 75 (17.7) | 92 (21.7) | 92 (21.7) | 102 (24.1) | 62 (14.7) |
| To maintain fitness | 16 (3.8) | 10 (2.4) | 41 (9.7) | 137 (32.4) | 219 (51.8) |
| Enjoyment | 35 (8.3) | 56 (13.2) | 85 (20.1) | 135 (31.9) | 112 (26.5) |
| To disconnect | 56 (13.2) | 52 (12.3) | 93 (22.0) | 136 (32.2) | 86 (20.3) |
| Health | 20 (4.7) | 15 (3.5) | 66 (15.6) | 140 (33.1) | 182 (43.0) |
| I like to compete | 191 (45.2) | 94 (22.2) | 60 (14.2) | 41 (9.7) | 37 (8.7) |
| Personal satisfaction | 29 (6.9) | 22 (5.2) | 90 (21.3) | 154 (36.4) | 128 (30.3) |
| Competence | 116 (27.4) | 107 (25.3) | 101 (23.9) | 67 (15.8) | 32 (7.6) |