This statistic shows the motivation of Dutch individuals to participate in sports activities. An ample majority of Dutch individuals participating in sports, do so to remain healthy and fit. This is the most important sports motivation in all age categories. Around half of the respondents sport because of the fun and relaxation that goes with it, 30% because of the sociability and social contacts. Sporting because of the fun of it is the most important to the Dutch individuals in the age category 18 to 34 years. The appearance and figure is also an important reason for this category to participate in sports activities. The motivation to participate in sports or to move in general becomes less important while age increases. The advice of the doctor plays a more important role in the older age categories.
Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group*
Age group
18 to 34 years
35 to 49 years
50 to 64 years
65 years and older
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I&O Research. (August 1, 2017). Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/
I&O Research. "Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group*." Chart. August 1, 2017. Statista. Accessed July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/
I&O Research. (2017). Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/
I&O Research. "Leading Motivations to Do Sports in The Netherlands in 2017, by Age Group*." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Aug 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/
I&O Research, Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/ (last visited July 27, 2024)
Leading motivations to do sports in the Netherlands in 2017, by age group* [Graph], I&O Research, August 1, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/758901/leading-motivations-to-do-sports-in-the-netherlands-by-age-group/