Costs of physical inactivity
Physical inactivity is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
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It is second only to tobacco smoking as the leading contributor to the burden of disease in Australia, and it is the leading contributor to disease in women.
Conversely, participation in sport and physical activity leads to a range of health, social, economic and environmental benefits for individuals and communities. These benefits are widely acknowledged and in recent times, many groups and governments have aimed to increase the participation of Australians in physical activity.
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Active recreation
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Active women
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Benefits of physical activity
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Coaching and officiating
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Cycling for physical activity
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High performance
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Incidental Physical Activity
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Indigenous participation
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Junior participation
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Less active population groups
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Motivators and barriers in physical activity
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Non-organised sport and physical activity
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Organised sport and physical activity
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Participation of australians aged 15 and over
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Senior participation
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Social trends
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Social trends summary
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Swimming
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Volunteers
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Walking for physical activity
