Ayrshire Commonwealth Games Legacy Survey Final Report · 2014 Games, and a second phase of research in 2015 to explore the impact of the Games on physical activity levels. The findings

Ayrshire Commonwealth Games

Legacy Survey

Final Report January 2014

Prepared by

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Main Contacts:

Diane McGregor, Joint Managing Director Susan Cummins, Operations Director

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Objectives ........................................................................ 7

2. Methodology .............................................................................................. 9

3. Sampling Profiles ..................................................................................... 12

4. Key Research Findings – Adult Population Survey ....................................... 16

5. Key Research Findings - Children and Young People................................... 37

Appendix 1: Key Indicators Summary .............................................................. 49

Appendix 2: Data by Local Authority ................................................................ 51

Appendix 3: Questionnaires ............................................................................ 69

Appendix 4: Open-Ended Responses ............................................................... 86

Appendix 5: Technical Appendix ...................................................................... 88

Appendix 5: Bibliography ................................................................................ 89

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Acknowledgements

Progressive would like to acknowledge, with gratitude, the considerable contribution of staff at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council and KA Leisure to the delivery of this research study.

Joanne Inglis, Health Promotion Officer, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Dr Regina McDevitt, Public Health Specialist, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Kevin Lyle, Health Promotion Officer, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Katherine Ord, Health promotion Officer, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Cheryl Brady, Active Schools Manager, East Ayrshire Council

John MacMillan, Manager Learning and Development Initiatives, South Ayrshire Council

Laura Barrie, Business Manager (Physical Activity), KA Leisure

Fiona Comrie, Senior Health and Fitness Officer, KA Leisure

We would also like to acknowledge the authors of the ‘GoWell in Glasgow’s East End – Baseline Community Survey 2012’ for allowing this study to replicate some of the questions from the GoWell questionnaire. Our thanks, therefore, also go to:

Professor Ade Kearns, Professor of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow

Dr Julie Clark, Lead Researcher – GoWell, University of Glasgow

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Executive Summary

Introduction

A programme of research has been established to evaluate the impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on levels of physical activity in Ayrshire and Arran. The research was commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The research programme consists of two phases of data collection. The first was completed in 2013 and established a baseline data set measuring levels of physical activity in the local population. The second wave of research will be conducted in 2015 to measure how these levels have changed since the Commonwealth Games. This report outlines the findings from the first phase of research.

Methodology

Data was gathered from both the adult and child populations of Ayrshire and Arran. For the adult population, 1,069 in-home interviewers were conducted. Each interview lasted approximately 12 minutes and quota sampling was used to ensure a representative sample. Data pertaining to children was gathered via a mixed methodology including in-home interviews with parents of younger children (aged 2 to 12 years old) and in-home interviews, paper self-completion questionnaires and an online survey with older children and young people (aged 13 to 16 years old). In total, 301 interviews were completed for the children and young people’s survey.

Key Research Findings – Adult Survey

The majority of respondents provided positive ratings across a range of facilities and amenities in Ayrshire, indicating good availability and quality of facilities for physical activity. The highest rated facilities and amenities were beaches, parks and green spaces, public transport and sports facilities.

When asked their frequency of visiting various outdoor spaces (e.g. parks, beaches, woodlands, countryside, etc.), 43% of the sample reported that they visited the outdoors at least once a week. This proportion closely corresponds to national figures for Scotland, which suggest that around 42% of the population visits the outdoors once a week.

One third of the sample reported that they had undertaken vigorous physical activity in the past week, whilst 55% reported undertaking moderate activity. As we would expect, the average length of time undertaking moderate exercise was higher (93 minutes per day) than for vigorous exercise (70 minutes per day).

Combining this data revealed that 49% of respondents overall were achieving the national recommended level of physical activity of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week. In total, 51% of respondents reported levels of exercise below NHS Scotland recommendations, with 35% reporting no exercise at all in the last week. Those achieving activity at or above recommended levels were more likely to be males, within the younger age groups and within the more affluent socio-economic groups. Respondents who were physically active to recommended levels were also more likely to be living in North and South Ayrshire than in East Ayrshire. This pattern of response was consistent across a number of measures of levels of physical activity.

Overall, 45% of the sample reported that they had taken part in a sport in the past 4 weeks. Again this proportion was higher amongst males, younger age groups, higher socio-

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economic groups and those living in North and South Ayrshire. When asked why they had not participated in more sports in the last 4 weeks, the largest proportions of respondents cited personal constraints, such as ill health and a lack of interest, or time constraints.

Respondents in employment or education were also asked how they travelled to work or college. Whilst the majority used their car for such journeys (62%), 35% walked for at least part of the journey and 5% cycled for part. In total, 37% of the sample reported travelling actively for at least part of their commute.

There was found to be a general lack of awareness of the recommended levels of physical activity for adults. In total, 21% of the sample correctly identified the recommendation as being 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, whilst a higher proportion (37%) thought the correct amount was 20 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times a week.

A derivative of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well Being Scale (WEMWBS) was used to provide a measure of the mental well being of the population. This scale indicated that the majority of people within Ayrshire and Arran enjoy positive mental health with an overall average score of 25.9 (out of a possible 35). Interestingly, the score tended to be higher amongst people who achieve the recommended levels of physical activity (27.1) than those who don’t (24.7).

Both awareness and interest in the 2014 Commonwealth Games were found to be high. In total, 89% of the sample stated an awareness of the Games, while 60% reported that they were interested in the Games. Respondents tended to anticipate fairly passive methods of engaging with the Games, such as watching it on TV, listening on the radio or reading about it in the newspaper. More than one tenth of respondents (13%), however, expected to attend a ticketed event at the Games and 4% hoped to attend a local Games related event.

Key Research Findings – Children and Young People

A series of questions was asked to explore levels of physical activity amongst children and young people, including PE lessons at school, informal play activities and structured sports clubs and lessons. As we would expect, almost all school age children participated in PE, typically on 2 days per week. The majority of children (79%) also undertook physically active play in the last week, with 36% doing this kind of activity every day. The overall level of participation in more structured sports clubs and lessons was lower (54%), however, this finding was skewed by children under 5 years old, most of whom did not participate in sports clubs. Amongst the school-age children in the sample, 65% reported taking part in more structured physical activities, such as clubs and lessons, in the past week.

Combining data pertaining to the number of days undertaking physical activities and the amount of time per day allowed us to estimate the average length of time per day that the children were active. This estimation revealed that 59% of 5 to 16 year old children were physically active to the recommended level (an average of one hour per day), whilst only 18% of 2 to 4 year olds were active to the recommended level for this age group (minimum 3 hours per day). In total, 48% of the children and young people sampled were physically active at or above recommended levels.

The majority of respondents (68%) also reported that they undertook some form of sport on a regular basis. This proportion was higher for school age children (79%). The most popular sports were football, swimming, dancing, and cycling.

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Reflecting the finding from the adult survey, there was found to be a lack of awareness on the part of parents and older children of the recommended levels of physical activity for children and young people. Only 15% of parents of children aged 2 to 4 years old correctly identified a minimum of 3 hours a day for this age group. Amongst parents of 5 to 12 year olds and children aged 13 to 16 years old, 23% correctly stated one hour of activity per day as the recommended level for 5 to 18 year olds.

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1. Introduction and Objectives

Introduction

Progressive was commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to undertake research to explore the impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on levels of physical activity across the population of Ayrshire and Arran. The research will be conducted over two phases; the first in 2013 to measure levels of physical activity in the population before the 2014 Games, and a second phase of research in 2015 to explore the impact of the Games on physical activity levels. The findings of the study will inform NHS Ayrshire and Arran of the legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games for the area of Ayrshire and Arran.

Progressive Partnership was commissioned to undertake primary research with a representative sample of the population of Ayrshire and Arran. The first phase of the research programme was completed in 2013 and this report details the key findings from the research.

Background

As part of the planning process for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, there has been considerable emphasis on ensuring that the Games deliver a lasting legacy, not just for the population of Glasgow but also for communities across Scotland. Legacy plans have been structured around four key national themes – active, flourishing, connected and sustainable. This research programme focuses on providing evidence to support the active theme, which has the aim of “using the Games to help Scots be more physically active”.

Improving levels of physical activity amongst the local population is a high priority for Ayrshire and Arran. Evidence suggests that exercising at or above the recommended levels can protect people from a range of chronic diseases (including coronary heart disease, stroke, obesity and some cancers) and promotes positive mental health and well being. All three local authorities within Ayrshire and Arran have also committed to ensuring a positive legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with a range of activities, initiatives and events planned to coincide with the Games.

Previous research relating to large scale sporting events, such as Olympic and Commonwealth Games, has provided mixed evidence of the impact on physical activity levels in local populations. The research does, however, suggest that such an impact is possible, given careful legacy planning and management. It is also essential that data is gathered from the population on their levels of physical activity in order to provide a robust and credible measure of the legacy impact.

Whilst data will be gathered from the Scottish population, which will provide evidence of the impact of the Games on levels of physical activity at a national level, this data will not be sufficiently detailed to allow NHS Ayrshire and Arran to explore fully the local impact. For this reason a separate study was commissioned specifically designed to focus on the legacy for the population of NHS Ayrshire and Arran. It is important, however, that the research adopts a consistent approach to research being conducted elsewhere in order to facilitate meaningful comparisons. For this reason the methodological approach and questionnaire design were developed to allow comparisons to a similar study, which was conducted in the East End of Glasgow by the University of Glasgow – named GoWell.

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GoWell: Studying Change in Glasgow’s East End is a five-year mixed methodology research programme, designed to evaluate the impacts of regeneration and other changes associated with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on the health and wellbeing of communities in the East End of Glasgow. The study specifically focuses on the impact of the Commonwealth Games on local communities, given their proximity to several of the Games venues and the athletes’ village.

The NHS Ayrshire and Arran research follows a similar ‘pre’ and ‘post’ methodology to GoWell, with a sample of the local population being interviewed in-home. With the permission of the GoWell researchers, the NHS Ayrshire and Arran study has used many of the same questions in its survey. This will allow comparisons to be drawn between the legacy impact in Glasgow compared to Ayrshire and Arran. Questions that have been drawn from the GoWell study are acknowledged throughout this report with ‘GW’.

It is important to note, however, that the GoWell study area and Ayrshire and Arran are very different in size and population demographics. GoWell covers a much smaller area (just the East End of Glasgow) and is exclusively urban, whilst Ayrshire and Arran covers a wide geographical area and includes a mix of urban and rural populations. The GoWell area is also a relatively deprived area of Glasgow, whereas Ayrshire and Arran covers a wide range of deprived and advantaged localities. These differences must be taken into consideration when making any comparisons in findings between the two population groups.

Research Aims and Objectives

The overarching aim of the research is to assess the impact the Commonwealth Games 2014 has on physical activity participation and attitudes to participation in Ayrshire and Arran.

The more detailed research objectives are detailed below:

To measure current levels of physical activity and participation in sports – across both adult and child populations

To explore perceptions of the recommended levels of physical activity for adults and children

To determine the proportions of adults and children travelling actively to school, college and work

To understand the key barriers perceived to participation in physical activity and sport

To determine the perceived quality of amenities and facilities in Ayrshire which could facilitate physical activity

To determine usage of outdoor spaces and facilities in Ayrshire

To explore levels of awareness of, and interest in, the Commonwealth Games in Ayrshire, and intended ways of engaging with the Games

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2. Methodology

In order to provide a full evaluation of the impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on levels of physical activity in Ayrshire and Arran, a pre and post research programme has been developed. This report outlines the findings from the first pre stage of research and includes interviews with both adults and children living in Ayrshire. The study has also been designed to cover all three local authorities within NHS Ayrshire and Arran, with sufficient samples to allow individual analysis by this variable.

The methodology used to gather data from the adult and child samples is described in this section.

Adult Population Survey

For the adult population, the data was gathered by using in-home CAPI interviews. This means that interviewers used computer tablets to record the responses provided by respondents. Each interview lasted approximately 12 minutes in duration. Publicity about the survey was circulated by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to each local authority prior to the survey in order to improve participation rates.

The sample was selected using a quota sampling technique. This is a non-probability sampling technique which involves setting quota controls based on population statistics. Each interviewer is given specific quotas (males, females, age groups, etc.) to achieve in a specified area and these quotas build to create a total sample representative of the total population. Quotas were set on age, gender and socio-economic group and the proportions were based on 2001 census data. Since 2011 census data has now become available we have been able to compare this to the 2001 data and note no significant differences between the two censuses.

Interviewing was also planned to cover all three local authorities in Ayrshire, a mix of urban and rural locations, and localities within the lower 15% SIMD quintiles. Suitable locations to correspond to these criteria were identified by NHS Ayrshire and Arran and maps were provided to ensure interviewers visited the correct areas. A list of the towns and localities where interviewing was conducted is detailed below.

North Ayrshire South Ayrshire East Ayrshire

Dreghorn Alloway and Doonfoot Auchinleck

Fullarton, Irvine Forehill, Ayr Dalmellington / Bellsbank

Tarryholme, Irvine Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts, Ayr

Dunlop

Kilbirnie Barassie Altonhill, Longpark,

Hillhead – Kilmarnock Largs Dailly Shortlees, Kilmarnock

Saltcoats Girvan Southcraigs, Kilmarnock

Stevenston Prestwick The Grange, Kilmarnock

West Kilbride Troon Stewarton

Whitehirst Park, Kilwinning

Blacklands, Kilwinning

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All interviewing was conducted between 13th August and 30th September 2013.

In total, a sample of 1,069 interviews was achieved. As the sampling technique used was non-probability, we cannot provide statistically precise margins of error on the data, however, we can show the margin of error for an equivalent probability sample. The margins noted below are calculated at the 95% confidence interval (market research industry standard).

Sample size

Margin of error

Total sample 1,069 +/- 0.6% to +/- 3%

North Ayrshire 391 +/- 1% to +/- 5.3%

South Ayrshire 334 +/- 1% to +/- 5.3%

East Ayrshire 344 +/- 1% to +/- 5.3%

Children and Young People’s Survey

A mixed methodology was used to gather data pertaining to the physical activity levels of children and young people living in Ayrshire. This approach was selected in order to provide a robust sample within the budget available for the research, whilst ensuring that the data collected was highly accurate. Therefore, the data pertaining to the physical activity levels of children of primary school age and younger (2 to 12 year olds) was collected from parents of these children. The data pertaining to children of secondary school age (13 to 16 year olds) was gathered directly from the young people either face to face or via online or paper self-completion.

For the younger age groups, parents were identified via the adult survey; they were asked to state whether children within the 2 to 12 year old age group lived in the household. These respondents were then asked which child within that age group had the next birthday (if there was more than 1 child in the age group). This allowed us to ensure a completely random sample. The parent was then asked an extra set of questions about the identified child at the end of the adult questionnaire. In total, 219 parents providing information on the physical activity levels of their children aged 2 to 12 years old.

Respondents to the adult survey were also asked if there were any young people of secondary school age within the household. If there were, again the next birthday rule was applied. If the young person was at home at the time, then permission was sought to interview them in the presence of the parent. If the young person was not at home, a self-completion paper questionnaire and a freepost envelope were left for the young person to complete and return to Progressive. In total, 53 interviews were completed with young people face to face, whilst a further 15 returned a paper questionnaire. The field dates for this element of the research were from 13th August to 30th September 2013.

Following consultation with the NHS Ayrshire and Arran steering group it was agreed that efforts should be made to boost the secondary school age sample. To achieve this, an online survey was set up and the link was posted on the three local authority web sites. The link was also sent to youth groups across Ayrshire. The survey was left open for just over 3

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weeks (6th November to 2nd December 2013), resulting in an additional sample of 14 respondents in this age group and a total of 64 interviews with young people aged 13 to 16 years old.

The final total sample for children and young people was, therefore, 301 respondents (237 aged 2 to 12 years old and 64 aged 13 to 16 years old). Given an approximate incidence of 25% of households with dependent children in Ayrshire and Arran, this sample size exceeds the expected sample of around 250. Furthermore, when the profile of the children and young people sample was compared to population statistics for NHS Ayrshire and Arran, we found it to be representative in terms of age and gender. The size of the sample and its representativeness mean that it is provides a robust sample for analysis at a top line level. However, sub-sample analysis (e.g. by local authority and age groups) is somewhat more limited as sample sizes are lower. Therefore, whilst sub-sample analysis is discussed within this report the findings should be treated as indicative.

It should also be noted that, due to the fact that some elements of the young people’s survey were self-completion, some respondents opted to miss some questions. This means that for some questions in the survey base sizes are less than 301.

As previously noted, the sampling technique used for selecting parents and young people was non-probability and we cannot therefore provide statistically precise margins of error on the data. The margins of error for an equivalent probability sample are, however, detailed below. These margins are calculated at the 95% confidence interval (market research industry standard).

Sample size

Margin of error

Total children and young people sample

301 +/- 1.1% to +/- 5.5%

North Ayrshire 100 +/- 1.9% to +/- 9.7%

South Ayrshire 84 +/- 2.1% to +/- 10.6%

East Ayrshire 117 +/- 1.8% to +/- 9.0%

Age groups

2 – 12 years old 237 +/- 1.2% to +/- 6.3%

13 – 16 years old 64 +/- 2.4% to +/- 12.2%

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3. Sampling Profiles

3.1 Adult Demographic Profile

Total North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Gender

Male 48% 49% 47% 47%

Female 52% 51% 53% 53%

Age

18 – 24 years 10% 10% 8% 11%

25 – 34 years 18% 16% 19% 20%

35 – 44 years 18% 20% 18% 15%

45 – 54 years 17% 15% 18% 18%

55 – 64 years 15% 20% 14% 10%

65 years plus 23% 20% 23% 26%

Socio-economic Group*

AB 16% 15% 19% 15%

C1 27% 23% 29% 29%

C2 18% 21% 17% 15%

DE 39% 41% 35% 40%

Base: 1,069 391 334 344

*Socio-economic groups are based on the National Readership Survey (NRS) scale, which is the standard scale used in the market research industry

Quotas were set on age, gender and socio-economic group in order to ensure that the sample within each local authority was representative of the local population. The quotas were calculated based on 2001 census data (these were also checked against 2011 census data when it became available). All quotas were met to within a +/- 5% margin of error. The demographic profile of total sample and within each local authority, therefore, is in line with local population statistics. The sample was approximately evenly split between males and females, and covered a range of age groups, with 28% under 35 years old, 35% aged between 35 and 54 and 38% aged over 55 years. In terms of socio-economic groups, 43% of respondents were classified within the more affluent ABC1 groups, and 57% were within the C2DE groups. These findings were broadly consistent across the 3 local authorities.

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3.2 Other Adult Profiling Data


South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Ethnicity

White 100% 100% 100% 99%

Other 0% 0% 0% 1%

Long standing illness or disability

Yes 21% 24% 18% 21%

No 78% 76% 81% 77%

Rather not say 1% 0% 2% 2%

SIMD

Lower 15% SIMD 16% 21% 8% 17%

Other 84% 78% 92% 83%

Urban / rural

Urban 63% 58% 83% 51%

Rural 37% 42% 17% 49%

Working Status

Full time paid work 43% 37% 51% 40%

Part time paid work 9% 11% 9% 7%

Government or other training scheme

0% 0% 0% 0%

Unemployed 8% 10% 5% 7%

Retired 27% 26% 25% 30%

Temporary sick 0% 0% 0% 1%

Long term sick / disabled without a job

3% 2% 3% 4%

Looking after home and family 7% 8% 5% 7%

Full time education 3% 5% 2% 3%

Base: 1,069 391 334 344

Quota controls were not set on the profiling criteria detailed above, however, locations for interviewing were specified in order to provide representation of lower SIMD areas and urban vs rural areas. In terms of ethnic origin, almost all respondents classified themselves as being within the ‘white’ ethnic group. One in five respondents reported that they had a long-standing illness or disability. This proportion corresponds to census data (Census 2011) which suggests that 22% of people living within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran area have a long standing illness or disability. The most common illnesses or disabilities mentioned (by 69% of those with an illness/disability) were those leading to reduced physical capacity, such as pain, lack of strength, and shortness of breath. In terms of location of interviewing, 16% of interviews were conducted within households within areas classified as in the lower 15% SIMD. The proportion of respondents living in

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lower SIMD areas was higher in North Ayrshire (21%) and East Ayrshire (17%) than in South Ayrshire (8%). Sampling plans were also designed to ensure coverage of both urban and rural localities. This has resulted in 37% of interviews taking place in areas classified as rural (including Kilbirnie, West Kilbride, Dailly, Stewarton and Dunlop) and 63% were classified as urban (including Stevenson, Irvine, Ayr, Prestwick and Kilmarnock). South Ayrshire had a particularly high proportion of respondents living in urban areas (83%) when compared to North (58%) and East (51%) Ayrshire. When asked to state their working status, 52% of the total sample reported being in employment (full or part time), while 27% were retired and 8% were unemployed. The proportion in full time employment was higher in South Ayrshire (51%) than in North (37%) or East (40%) Ayrshire. These findings indicate a slightly more urban and affluent profile for the South Ayrshire sample when compared to North and East Ayrshire. This difference should be considered when analysing the data throughout this report as such differences can have an impact on findings.

3.3 Sample Profile for Children and Young People

Total

Gender

Male 49%

Female 51%

Age

Under 5 years 26%

5 to 12 years 52%

13 to 16 years 21%

Local Authority

North Ayrshire 33%

South Ayrshire 28%

East Ayrshire 39%

Base 301

As previously noted, the children and young people’s sample is a combined sample consisting of parents who were asked to respond on behalf of their child aged 12 years or younger, and young people themselves aged 13 to 16 years. The profile tabulated above, therefore, refers to the children aged 12 years or younger (whom a parent was responding on behalf of) and the young people aged over 12 years old who responded directly themselves. No quota controls were set on the children and young people sample.

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The sample was almost evenly split between males and females, and also represented a good range of age groups. Although no quotas were set, the proportion within each of the age groups broadly corresponds with population statistics. In total, 26% of the sample was under 5 years old (population = 19%), 52% were aged between 5 and 12 years old (population = 51%) and 21% were aged between 13 and 16 years old (population = 30%). The sample was also well spread across the 3 local authorities, with 33% living within North Ayrshire, 28% within South Ayrshire and 39% within East Ayrshire.

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4. Key Research Findings – Adult Population Survey

4.1 Rating and Usage of Local Amenities

Respondents were asked to report on their frequency of using a range of local amenities and outdoor spaces and their rating of the quality of amenities. Frequency of visiting the outdoors is a key indicator used in various studies (including Go Well) to measure levels of physical activity and is therefore important to monitor for this study. 4.1.1 Rating of Local Amenities

Q1: How would you rate the quality of the following amenities in or near your local area? GW

Bases (exclude ‘Don’t know’ and ‘NA’): 772 – 1055

*Rating of beaches was only asked of respondents who lived within 5 miles of a beach

Respondents were initially asked to rate a number of local amenities on a 5 point scale from ‘very good’ to ‘very poor’. The facilities chosen for rating were those which could facilitate physical activity for the local population, such as outdoor spaces for walking and recreation, and facilities such as sports centres and youth and leisure services. It should be noted that the findings shown exclude those who coded ‘don’t know’. The findings indicate that people living in Ayrshire and Arran are generally satisfied with local amenities, with more than half of the sample providing ratings of ‘very good’ or ‘fairly good’ for every amenity tested. However, for all amenities respondents were more likely to provide a rating of ‘fairly good’ rather than ‘very good’, indicating that they see some scope for improvements. The highest rated amenities in the area were beaches (88% good), parks and green spaces (86% good), public transport (87% good) and sports facilities (83% good). Only a minority of respondents expressed negative opinions, however, these were most likely to be in relation to pavements and paths (21% poor), cycleways and tacks (14% poor), youth and leisure services (14% poor) and children’s play areas (14% poor).

6%

5%

4%

3%

15%

9%

10%

11%

5%

3%

5%

4%

15%

15%

12%

13%

10%

9%

8%

7%

53%

57%

62%

57%

65%

63%

58%

56%

10%

14%

11%

16%

18%

24%

28%

32%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Pavements and paths

Cycleways and tracks

Youth and leisure services

Children's play areas

Sports facilities

Public transport

Parks / green spaces

Beaches*

Very poor Fairly poor Neither nor Fairly good Very good

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There were a number of variances in these findings across the local authorities. Respondents living in North Ayrshire were less likely to provide scores of ‘very good’ for beaches (14%), sports facilities (13%) and youth and leisure facilities (7%) than those living elsewhere in Ayrshire. Respondents living in South Ayrshire provided a higher rating for children’s play areas (22% ‘very good’) compared to North and East Ayrshire, whilst East Ayrshire residents were more satisfied with cycle ways (31% ‘very good’) and pavements (23% ‘very good’) compared to other areas. It should be noted that these findings are based on those who stated an opinion (i.e. those who stated ‘don’t know’ were removed from the sample). Higher than average proportions of respondents in East Ayrshire stated ‘don’t know’ for a number of facilities including sports facilities (26%), youth and leisure facilities (36%), children’s play areas (39%), public transport (25%) and cycleways (45%). These findings indicate lower levels of usage of these facilities in East Ayrshire. When the data was analysed across the demographic profile of the sample some interesting differences emerged. Respondents within the lower DE socio-economic group were more likely to state ‘don’t know’ when asked to rate sports facilities (28%) and youth and leisure facilities (36%). As we might expect, respondents in the higher ABC1 groups were more likely to state ‘don’t know’ for rating of public transport. Respondents aged over 55 years old were more likely to rate paths and pavements as poor (28%), compared to those within the younger age groups (17%).

4.1.2 Frequency of Using Facilities and Outdoor Spaces

Q12a: How often do you use or go to the following facilities or outdoor spaces? GW

Base: 1069

Respondents were asked to state how frequently they used various facilities and outdoor spaces. The findings suggest that the most frequently used are cost free outdoor spaces. In total, 54% of respondents reported that they use parks, green areas, sports fields or play areas at least once a month, whilst 49% have a similar usage frequency for waterside locations such as rivers, lochs and beaches. Usage of woodlands, forests and the

74%

55%

60%

35%

21%

27%

10%

22%

8%

33%

30%

18%

9%

13%

7%

19%

26%

22%

8%

10%

25%

12%

23%

32%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Community centre

Swimming pool

Sports hall, gym, fitness centre

Woodland, forest, countryside

River, loch, canal, beach, seashore

Park, green area, sports field, play area

Never Once to a few times a year About once a month At least once a week

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countryside was lower, with 31% of respondents reporting visiting these areas at least once a month. In terms of local facilities, usage was highest for sports halls, gyms and fitness centres (32% uses at least once a month). Combining the data for all types of outdoor space reveals that the total proportion of the sample who reported visiting an outdoor space at least once a week was 43%. Visits to outdoor spaces were found to be highest amongst respondents living in South Ayrshire (53% at least once a week), and lower amongst those in North Ayrshire (45% at least once a week) and East Ayrshire (32% at least once a week). There were also some notable differences across the demographic profile of the sample. In particular, respondents within the older age groups and those within the lower socio-economic groups were less likely to visit outdoor spaces or sporting facilities and swimming pools than those in the younger age groups and higher socio-economic groups. For example, only 39% of DEs visit the outdoors once a week or more often, compared to 46% of AB/C1/C2s. Similarly, 15% of DEs use sporting facilities at least once a week, compared to 35% of AB/C1s. Interestingly, usage of community centres was higher amongst females (21% at least once a month) and under 34 year olds (24% at least once a month), perhaps suggesting visits with young children to play groups and other similar activities. This question was also asked in the GoWell study in Glasgow’s East End to measure the proportion of the population visiting the outdoors for recreation at least once a week. The GoWell research revealed very similar figures to NHS Ayrshire and Arran; 47% of respondents visited the outdoors at least once a week (compared to 43% in NHS Ayrshire and Arran). These findings are also similar to national figures1 which suggest that 42% of people across Scotland visit the outdoors for recreation at least once a week. Those respondents who stated that they used these facilities and outdoor spaces were also asked whether they used them locally within their local authority area, or whether they tended to travel further afield. The findings for each local authority are detailed in the table below.

1 Wilson, V. and Stewart, D. 2013. Scottish Recreation Survey: Annual summary report 2012. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 604

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4.1.3 Usage of facilities and outdoor spaces within local authority areas

Q12b: If yes, was that in North/South/East Ayrshire? GW

North Ayrshire South Ayrshire East Ayrshire

Always Sometimes Always Sometimes Always Sometimes

Park, green area, sports field, play area - Base: N (288); S (254); E (235)

69% 29% 77% 23% 74% 26%

River, loch, canal, beach, seashore - Base: N (293); S (308); E (240)

66% 32% 78% 22% 51% 44%

Woodland, forest, countryside - Base: N (234); S (236); E (222)

59% 38% 59% 41% 55% 40%

Sports hall, gym, fitness centre - Base: N (163); S (140); E (121)

64% 31% 93% 6% 83% 15%

Swimming pool - Base: N (176); S (162); E (144)

64% 34% 67% 33% 73% 24%

Community centre - Base: N (123); S (73); E (86)

63% 30% 89% 10% 81% 16%

Base: Those who answered positively to using individual facilities and outdoor spaces N=North Ayrshire; S=South Ayrshire; E=East Ayrshire

The research data suggests that the majority of respondents who reported using outdoor spaces and leisure facilities would use local spaces and facilities at least sometimes, but most commonly always. In particular, respondents living in South Ayrshire were likely to report that they always stay within their local authority for parks and green spaces (77%), waterside areas (78%), sports centres and gyms (93%) and community centres (89%). As we would expect, due to its location with no coastline, respondents living in East Ayrshire were less likely to report always visiting local waterside areas (51%) than those living in North (66%) or South (78%) Ayrshire. Respondents living in North Ayrshire were less likely than those in South and East Ayrshire to report that they always visit local sports facilities and community centres.

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4.2 Current Levels of Physical Activity

In order to provide an accurate measure of respondents’ levels of physical activity, to be compared against recommended levels, the sample was asked to state the number of days they had undertaken moderate and vigorous physical activity in the last 7 days, and the average time spent on such activity on any given day. The data was then analysed to determine the proportion of the population undertaking a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week.

4.2.1 Days undertaking vigorous physical activity

Q2: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do vigorous physical activities like heavy lifting, digging, aerobics, fast cycling or fast swimming? GW

Base (all): 1069

Approximately one third of the total sample reported that they had undertaken vigorous exercise, such as fast cycling or aerobics, in the past 7 days. Of these respondents, the average number of days where vigorous physical activity was undertaken was 2.8 days. When analysed across the profile of the sample, males, those in the younger age groups and those within the higher socio-economic groups were found to be the most likely to have undertaken vigorous physical activity in the past week. For example, only 23% of DEs had undertaken vigorous physical activity, compared to an average of 38% of respondents across the AB, C1 and C2 groups. Similarly, 26% of females had participated in vigorous exercise, compared to 38% of males. The differences between age groups were even more pronounced, with 49% of under 35 year olds reporting participating in vigorous activity, compared to just 14% of over 55 year olds. There were also noted to be some geographical differences in the findings, with respondents living in East Ayrshire less likely to report that they had taken part in vigorous physical activity (24%) than those living in North (32%) or South (40%) Ayrshire.

68%

5% 12%

7% 3% 2% 0% 2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days

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Respondents who had undertaken vigorous physical activity in the last 7 days were also asked how much time they spent per day on average on this type of activity. These findings are detailed below in table 4.2.2.

4.2.2 Average time spent undertaking vigorous physical activity

Q3: On average, how much time did you usually spend doing vigorous physical activities on one of those days? GW

Base (those who undertook vigorous activities): 343

The largest proportion of respondents who had undertaken vigorous physical activity in the last 7 days (53%) reported that they had exercised for an average of 60 minutes on each day of activity. A further 25% of the sample had exercised for more than 60 minutes, whilst 22% exercised for less. It is perhaps a reflection of the average length of an exercise class, gym session or club activity that the largest proportion of respondents reported that they usually spend 60 minutes on vigorous exercise, when they undertake this level of activity. The overall average time spent per person per day on vigorous exercise on each day when vigorous exercise was undertaken was 70 minutes. There was little variance across the profile of the sample in terms of the time spent on vigorous physical activity, although a higher proportion of males (82%) and those living in South (82%) and East (84%) Ayrshire stated undertaking vigorous exercise of one hour or more per day, compared to females (72%) and those living in North Ayrshire (68%).

5%

20%

53%

11%

11%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

More than 120 minutes

61 - 120 minutes

60 minutes

31 - 59 minutes

30 minutes or less

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4.2.3 Days undertaking moderate physical activity

Q4: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do moderate physical activities like carrying light loads, sweeping, cycling or swimming at a regular pace? GW

Base: 1069

Respondents were also to state the number of days during which they had undertaken moderate physical activity, such as cycling or swimming at a steady pace, in the past week. Just over half of the total sample (55%) reported that they had undertaken some moderate physical activity. The number of days on which moderate exercise was undertaken was widely dispersed, with 24% reporting that they had undertaken moderate physical activity on 3 or less days, whilst 32% had exercised to a moderate level on 4 or more days. The overall average number of days was 4.2 days. It is interesting to note that only a very small proportion of the sample reported undertaking moderate exercise for 6 days a week (2%). There are a number of possible explanations for this, including the fact that some people prefer not to exercise on a Sunday due to religious observance. Others may simply wish to have one day a week of rest when they when they do not undertake any physical activity. There were fewer variances across the sample in terms of people undertaking moderate physical exercise. Respondents in the over 65 year old age group (39%) and those within the DE socio-economic group (48%) were less likely to report undertaking moderate exercise than younger respondents (60%) and AB/C1/C2 respondents (60%).

45%

4%

9% 11%

7% 10%

2%

13%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%


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4.2.4 Average time spent doing moderate physical activity

Q5: On average, how much time did you usually spend doing moderate physical activities on one of those days? GW

Base (those who undertook moderate activities): 591

As we might expect, the amount of time spent on moderate physical activities tended to be longer than the time spent on vigorous activity. Of those who reported undertaking moderate physical activity in the past week, 32% spent an average of 60 minutes per day, whilst 43% spent more than 60 minutes. The overall average amount of time spent on moderate physical activity on each day of such activity was 93 minutes. There were only limited variances in the time spent on each day doing moderate physical activity across the sample profile. Males (47%) were, however, more likely than females (38%) to spend more than 60 minutes on moderate activity.

4.2.5 Current physical activity relative to NHS Scotland recommended levels

Base: 1069

The physical activity data provided by respondents was analysed to determine the proportions of the sample exercising at or above the recommended level of at least 150

17%

26%

32%

10%

16%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%


61 - 120 minutes

60 minutes

31 - 59 minutes

30 minutes or less

35%

16%

49%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

No exercise in last week

Below recommended level

At or above recommended level

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minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week. The sample was found to be split, with 49% exercising at or above recommended levels and 51% exercising below recommended levels. It is also important to note that within the 51% who were not exercising at or above recommended levels, the largest proportion (35%) actually did not undertake any physical activity in the last week. When analysed across the profile of the sample, respondents living in East Ayrshire were found to be less active than those living in North or South Ayrshire. In total, 43% of those living in East Ayrshire reported exercising at or above the recommended levels, compared to 52% of those living in North and South Ayrshire. Males (55%) were also more likely than females (44%) to be physically active at the recommended level. There was also found to be a correlation between age and socio-economic group and level of physical activity. Respondents in the younger age groups (59% of under 35 year olds) and AB, C1 and C2 socio-economic groups (56%) were more likely to exercise at the recommended levels than those who were older (29% of over 65 year olds) and within the DE socio-economic group (38%).

4.2.6 Number of days walking for at least 10 minutes

Q6: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you walk for at least 10 minutes at a time?

Base: 1069

The total sample of respondents was also asked to report the number of days in the past week when they walked for at least 10 minutes at a time. The majority of respondents (81%) reported that they walked on at least one day in the past week, with more than two fifths reporting walking for at least 10 minutes every day. Amongst those who did state that they had walked for at least 10 minutes at a time in the last week, the average number of days including this activity was 5.5 days. A lower proportion of respondents living in East Ayrshire (69%) and amongst those over 65 years old (68%) reported walking in the last week, compared to North Ayrshire (89%), South Ayrshire (84%) and younger respondents (85% of under 65 year olds).

19%

1% 5%

8% 9% 13%

3%

42%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%


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4.2.7 Average time spent walking

Q7: On average, how much time did you usually spend walking on one of those days?

Base (those who undertook walking): 866

Those respondents who reported walking for a minimum of 10 minutes in the last week were asked how long they walked for in the average day. For the majority of respondents, walks lasted an hour or less, with 52% reporting walks of 30 minutes or less and 34% reporting walks of 31 to 59 minutes. The overall average time spent walking on any one day was found to be 49 minutes. Respondents living in East Ayrshire reported longer lengths of walks (average 61 minutes) than those from North (44 minutes) and South (44 minutes) Ayrshire. There were no notable differences in the amount of time spent walking across the demographic profile of the sample. National targets2 suggest that people should aim to walk for at least 30 minutes per week. Based on the data gathered, 80% of the sample meet or exceed this target. The proportion reaching this target was lower in East Ayrshire (68%) than in North Ayrshire (88%) or South Ayrshire (82%).

2 Scottish Government Indicator A9 – Commonwealth Games Legacy Targets

3%

11%

20%

14%

44%

8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%


61 - 120 minutes

60 minutes

31 - 59 minutes

16 - 30 mnutes

15 minutes or less

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4.2.8 Current behaviour in terms of exercising Q8: Which of these statements best describes your behaviour (in terms of exercise) just now? GW


South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

I currently exercise weekly and have done so for longer than 6 months

47% 48% 51% 44%

I currently exercise weekly but have only begun to do so in the last 6 months

3% 5% 3% 1%

I currently exercise a bit but not weekly

6% 6% 9% 4%

I currently do not exercise but am thinking about starting in the next 6 months

12% 11% 9% 16%

I currently do not exercise and I do not intend to start in the next 6 months

31% 31% 28% 35%

Base: 1,069 391 334 344

The sample was found to be broadly evenly split between those who reported that they currently exercise and those who did not. In total, 56% of respondents reported that they currently exercise, with the largest group exercising weekly (47%). Amongst those who are not currently exercising (43%), the larger proportion (31%) stated that they do not intend to start in the next 6 months. Respondents living in North (58%) and South (62%) Ayrshire local authority areas were more likely to report that they are currently exercising than those living in East Ayrshire (49%). Reflecting previous findings, higher proportions of males (61%), under 55 year olds (67%) and AB/C1/C2s (64%) stated that they currently exercise, compared to females (52%), over 55 year olds (40%) and DEs (44%).

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4.2.9 Activities and sports participated in last 4 weeks Q9: I am now going to show you a list of activities. Please tell me which ones you have done in the last 4 weeks. Have you done any other sports in the past 4 weeks? GW


South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Gym / exercise bike / weight training

13% 13% 15% 11%

Aerobics / keep fit / gymnastics / spin, etc.

10% 9% 16% 6%

Swimming 10% 11% 11% 6% Football 8% 9% 10% 6% Cycling 7% 9% 7% 3% Exercises 5% 7% 5% 2% Running / jogging 5% 5% 7% 4% Golf 4% 2% 6% 4% Dancing 3% 4% 1% 2% Bowls 2% 2% 1% 2%

Hill walking 2% 1% 3% 1%

Other 3% 3% 3% 2%

None 55% 54% 47% 63%

Base: 1,069 391 334 344

In total, 45% of the sample reported that they had taken part in a sport or physical activity in the past 4 weeks. This proportion was higher in North Ayrshire (46%) and South Ayrshire (53%) than in East Ayrshire (37%). Reflecting previous findings, levels of participation in sports were also higher amongst males (53%), younger respondents (65% of under 35 year olds) and AB/C1/C2 socio-economic groups (54%). A similar profile was evident amongst those who took part in more than one sport over the past 4 weeks. In total, 21% of the sample participated in more than one sport, and this proportion was highest amongst males (27%), under 25 year olds (42%) and AB/C1/C2 groups (26%). The proportion taking part in more than 1 sport was also higher in North (21%) and South (27%) Ayrshire, than in East Ayrshire (13%). The most popular activities tended to be non-team sports such as visiting gyms (13%), aerobics classes (10%), swimming (10%) and cycling (7%). A large proportion (8%) also reported taking part in football. As we would expect, this proportion was higher amongst males (17%) than females (1%). Football was also particularly popular with under 25 year olds, with 25% of this age group playing in the past 4 weeks. Female respondents tended to favour aerobic classes (18%) more than males (2%). This question was also included in the GoWell study conducted in Glasgow’s East End in 2012. The findings from GoWell indicated that 58% of respondents participated in sports over the previous 4 weeks. Across Scotland, the proportion is 54%. This finding shows higher sports participation in Glasgow’s East End than in Ayrshire and Arran, despite the fact

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that previous findings indicated that people living in Ayrshire had higher levels of physical activity. This finding may be due to the fact that there may be more facilities available for sports participation in Glasgow than in Ayrshire. 4.2.10 Club membership Those respondents who reported that they did participate in a sport in the last 4 weeks were asked if this had been as a member of a club (including gym membership). In total, across all who reported that they had participated in sports (484 respondents), 64% reported that they undertook their sport at a club. This could be a variety of different types of clubs including gyms, golf clubs, football clubs and other sporting clubs. Club membership was most prevalent for golf (81%), gym-based exercise (78%) and aerobics classes (78%).

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4.2.11 Reasons for not doing more sports over last 4 weeks

Q11: Looking at this card, are there any particular reasons why you haven’t done any or more sport in the past 4 weeks? GW


South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

I already do enough sport / exercise 28% 17% 37% 29%

Time constraints (total) 31% 30% 28% 35%

- It’s difficult to find the time 19% 22% 19% 17%

- I have too many family commitments

12% 8% 11% 16%

Personal constraints / concerns (total)

39% 46% 33% 39%

- My health isn’t good enough 18% 17% 21% 17%

- Not really interested 18% 24% 9% 20%

- Never occurred to me 3% 4% 4% 1%

- No one to do it with 2% 2% 2% 3%

- I wouldn’t enjoy it 1% 1% 2% 1%

- Fear of injury 1% 3% 1% 1%

- Might feel out of place 1% 1% 0% 1%

Practical constraints (total) 6% 10% 5% 5%

- Not enough info on what is available

2% 4% 1% 0%

- Costs too much 2% 3% 1% 4%

- Facilities not good enough 1% 2% 1% 1%

- Facilities I need not available locally

1% 1% 2% 0%

- Lack of transport, can’t easily get to it

0% 1% 0% 0%

Other 3% 2% 4% 4%

Base*: 982 314 329 339

*Bases exclude those who stated ‘would rather not say’ ** Totals may add to more than 100% as multiple responses were allowed for this question

The total sample was asked if there were any particular reasons for not doing more sports and physical activities over the past 4 weeks. Just over one quarter of respondents claimed that they already do enough sport and was not, therefore, motivated to do more. Amongst those who did cite barriers, the most significant were personal constraints, such as ill health (18%) and a lack of interest (18%). Almost one third (31%) of respondents also cited time constraints, such having difficulties in finding the time (19%) and having too many family commitments (12%).

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Time constraints were more likely to be mentioned by respondents already exercising at the recommended level (32%) than those with lower levels of activity (26%). Respondents with lower levels of activity were more likely to mention personal constraints (47%) than those already achieving sufficient levels of physical activity (24%). Practical constraints, such as a lack of information or facilities and cost were less likely to be cited as barriers to physical activity. These findings suggest that it is more critical to persuade people of the benefits of physical exercise and how it could be incorporated into their lives, than to provide more facilities or information on what is available. 4.2.12 Modes of transport used for everyday journeys Q13a: What is the main mode of travel you use to travel to work/college? GW Q13b: Do you use any other mode of transport on that journey? If you walk for at least 15 minutes, this counts as a mode of travel. GW Q13c: What is your main mode of travel for short shopping or leisure trips for less than 1 mile? GW

Main for college /

work

Other for college /

work

Main for leisure/shopping

of less than 1 mile Car / van 62% 2% 31%

Walking 17% 18% 58% Bus 15% 3% 6% Bicycle 3% 2% 1% Train 2% 2% 0% Taxi 0% 0% 3% Other 1% 0% 1% No other transport used - 74% - Base 657* 657* 1069

*Base excludes those who do not travel to work or college

In order to assess the extent to which people use active travel options, such as walking and cycling, to make commuting and leisure journeys, respondents were asked to state how they travelled to work/college, and for shopping/leisure. The findings suggest that whilst the majority (62%) use a car or van for travel to work or college, 17% walk the main part of the journey and 18% walk for at least part of the journey. A further 3% of respondents reported that their main mode of travel for this journey type is by bicycle. Combining this data shows that the total proportion of the sample that travels actively for work/college is 37%. Those most likely to travel actively were females (43%), respondents within the DE socio-economic group (50%) and those living in North Ayrshire (53%). Active travel options are far more prevalent for shopping and leisure journeys of less than 1 mile. In total, 58% of respondents stated that they would normally undertake this type of journey on foot.

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4.2.13 Perceived recommended level of physical activity for adults Q14a: Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for adults per week?

Base: 1069

In order to explore awareness of the recommended levels of physical activity that adults need, and the possible impact on levels of physical activity, respondents were asked to state whether they knew the amount of time per week should be spent on physical activities. The research findings suggest that there is some confusion regarding the recommended levels of physical activity for adults. The largest single proportion of respondents (37%) believed that the recommendation is 20 minutes of vigorous activity 3 times per week. Only one in five respondents correctly identified the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week, whilst 13% thought that one hour at least 5 times a week is required and 29% were unsure. There was no consistent pattern of response across the demographic profile of the sample in terms of awareness of the correct recommended level of activity, however, older respondents (52% of over 65 year olds) and lower socio-economic groups (41% of DEs) were more likely to respond ‘unsure’ to this question than other sub-groups within the sample.

29%

13%

21%

37%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Unsure

60 mins vigorous activity at least 5 times a week

At least 150 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise per week

20 mins of vigorous activity at least 3 times per week

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4.2.14 Feelings of health and well being in last 2 weeks Q15: Please can you tell me the frequency with which each statement describes your experience over the past 2 weeks?

Base (excludes ‘rather not say’): 1064 - 1069

This question was included in the survey in order to provide a broad measure of mental wellbeing across the sample. The question is based on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well Being Scale (WEMWBS), which is widely used in the health sector as a measure of the population’s mental wellbeing. The scale used for this survey uses 7 of the 14 statements that appear in WEMWBS. This shorter version (SWEMWBS) is widely used in surveys and has been rigorously tested for internal consistency. A final overall score for each respondent was calculated by using the WEMWBS scoring system, and then weighting the data according to the shortened version, SWEMWBS. There are not any publically available national SWEMWBS statistics available for comparisons to the Ayrshire and Arran scores. In general, respondents demonstrated very little concern about issues that could affect their mental well being. The majority responded positively to all of the statements, and were particularly likely to agree that they have been able to make up their own mind about things, they have been able to think clearly and have felt close to other people. A small minority of respondents (between 6% and 9%) responded that they rarely or never feel useful, optimistic or relaxed. In order to provide a single measurement of well being, scores for each of the statements are totalled together. As we have 7 statements and 5 response categories on the scale, the minimum score is 7 and the maximum score is 35 (scores were weighted in line with the SWEMWBS scoring system). Therefore, the higher the score, the more positively people feel. When the scores for this question were averaged across the population, the overall average score was 25.9, confirming a high level of mental wellbeing. There were not found

2% 7%

7%

6%

3%

3%

2%

1%

36%

22%

19%

19%

14%

13%

11%

39%

50%

42%

46%

47%

47%

40%

16%

20%

33%

32%

36%

38%

48%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

I've been feeling relaxed

I've been feeling optimistic about the future

I've been feeling useful

I've been dealing with problems well

I've been feeling close to other people

I've been thinking clearly

I've been able to make up my own mind about things

Never Rarely Some of the time Often All of the time

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to be differences in scores across males and females or across most age groups, although the over 65 year olds did have a lower average score (24.8). However, there was a correlation between scores and socio-economic group; the average score for ABs was 27.5, compared to 24.6 for DEs. People who exercise at or above the recommended levels also showed a higher average score (27.1) than those not taking sufficient exercise (24.7). There were no notable differences across the three local authorities in Ayrshire and Arran.

4.3 Awareness and Interest in the Commonwealth Games

4.3.1 Awareness of Commonwealth Games Q16: How aware are you of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in 2014?

Base: 1069

Whilst the majority of respondents (89%) expressed awareness of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in 2014, there was a split between those who felt ‘very aware’ of the Games (52%) and those who considered themselves to be ‘quite aware’ (37%). The highest levels of awareness of the Commonwealth Games were found amongst males (60% very aware), 45 to 54 year olds (59% very aware), ABs (65% very aware) and those living in North Ayrshire (59% very aware).

52%

37%

8% 3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Very aware Quite aware Not very aware Not at all aware

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4.3.2 Interest in Commonwealth Games

Q17: How would you describe your level of interest in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Base: 1069

The majority of the sample (60%) also reported that they are interested in the Commonwealth Games, although the larger proportion (40%) stated being ‘quite’ rather than ‘very’ interested. As we would expect, levels of interest in the Commonwealth Games followed a similar pattern of response to awareness. Those most likely to state an interest in the Games were males (70%), 45 to 54 year olds (68%) and AB/C1/C2s (69%). In terms of location, interest in the Commonwealth Games was broadly similar across the three local authorities, with slightly more interested in South Ayrshire (66%).

20%

40%

23%

14%

2%

0% 5%

10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Very interested

Quite interested

Not very interested

Not at all interested

Unsure

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4.3.4 Intended ways of engaging with the 2014 Commonwealth Games Q18: In what ways, if any, do you intend to follow or get involved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Base: 1069

When asked how they intended to follow or get involved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the largest proportions of respondents cited fairly passive activities, such as watching on TV or listening on the radio (68%) and reading about it in the press (37%). More than one in ten, however, intend to attend a ticketed event, and 4% intend to take part in a Games related physical activity, or community or cultural event. Only 17% of the sample reported firmly that they do not intend to follow or get involved in the Commonwealth Games at all. Interest in watching the Games on TV or listening on the radio was higher amongst males (74%) than females (63%). Males also showed more interest in reading about the Games in newspapers (40%) than females (34%). Respondents within the higher socio-economic groups were more likely to state an intention to attend a ticketed event (19% of AB/C1) than those in the lower groups (8% of C2/DE). Those most likely to state that they did not intend to engage with the Games at all were female (21%) and within the DE socio-economic group (26%).

4.4 Summary

The research data suggests that the adult population of Ayrshire and Arran is split in terms of participation in physical activities, with approximately half achieving the recommended levels per week and half not sufficiently physically active. The data also indicates that there were differences across demographic profiling, with older age groups, females and lower socio-economic groups less active than other groups within the population. In terms of location, the findings suggest that respondents living in East Ayrshire tend to be less active than those living in North or South Ayrshire.

17%

12%

1%

1%

1%

2%

3%

13%

37%

68%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

None of these

Not yet decided

Volunteering at Games

Take part in a Games related cultural event

Use a new/improved sports facility

Take part in a Games related community event

Take part in a Games related physical activity

Attend a ticketed Games event

Read about it in newspapers

Watch on TV/Internet or listen on radio

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The key barriers to physical activity and participation in sports were personal issues, such as ill health and a lack of interest, and time constraints. Practical restrictions, such as a lack of facilities, were far less likely to be mentioned. Indeed, the majority of respondents rated a variety of local amenities and outdoor spaces very positively. Many (43%) also reported visiting the outdoors for leisure at least once a week, and the overall population showed a very positive score for mental well being on the WEBWBS scale.

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5. Key Research Findings - Children and Young People

In order to gather data pertaining to the levels of physical activity of children living in Ayrshire and Arran, a mixed methodological approach was used. This involved interviewing the parents of children of primary school-age and younger, and interviewing the young person directly for those of secondary school-age. A full description of the research approach is detailed within the ‘Methodology’ section. The data from both methods has been combined to give an overall sample of 301 respondents. In the interests of simplicity in the reporting, within this section we refer to the ‘respondent’ for all 301 cases, rather than the respondent and/or parent of child. It should also be noted that, due to the smaller base size for the children and young people sample, sub-sample analysis is more limited.

5.1 Current Levels of Physical Activity 5.1.1 Days taking part in PE lessons per week Q20/4: On how many days do you (does your child) do PE at school per week?

Base: 216 (only includes children attending school)

In order to measure the amount of physical activity undertaken by children and young people in Ayrshire and Arran, respondents were asked a number of questions relating to the types of physical activity they could participate in. These included informal play activities, such as running, playing football in the park/garden and cycling, more structured activities, such as sports clubs and lessons, and PE lessons at school. Initially respondents were asked to state the number of days that they received PE lessons at school. For the majority of children and young people at school in Ayrshire and Arran (65%) the school week includes 2 periods of PE. Assuming an average of 45 minutes per PE

1%

9%

65%

13%

4% 3% 5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days Unsure

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lesson, 2 PE lessons contribute 1½ hours of physical activity per week to children of school age. 5.1.2 Days undertaking informal physical play activities in last week

Q5/Q21: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you (your child) do informal play activities involving physical activity, such as cycling, playing football in the street/park, running, soft play area, walking to school?

Base: 301

The sample was also asked to state the number of days spent per week on informal physical play activates. These activities included running in the park, playing football with friends, cycling, etc. For over one third of the sample, physical play activities were undertaken daily, whilst a further 11% reported physical play on 5 or 6 days in the last week. A significant proportion of the sample reported low levels of informal physical play activities, citing 1 to 3 days (25%) or none at all (19%). The overall average number of days where physical play was undertaken (excluding those who responded ‘none’) was 5 days per week. Lower levels of physical play activity were noted amongst girls and those in the older age groups. For example, 43% of boys reported playing physically every day compared to 29% of girls. Similarly, 25% of girls reported not participating in physical play at all in the past week, compared to 14% of boys. One third of the sample of secondary school-age children reported that they did not participate in informal physical play at all in the past week.

19%

3%

11% 11%

6% 9%

2%

36%

2%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days Unsure

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5.1.3 Average time spent on informal physical play activities Q22/Q6: On average, how much time did you (did your child) usually spend doing physical play activities on one of those days?

Base (those who undertook physical play activities): 244

Those respondents who reported that they had participated in physical play activities in the past week were asked how long, on average, per day they played. The majority of children and young people who participated in informal physical play activities (77%) reported that they spent an hour or more per day doing these activities. The overall average amount of time spent per day was 104 minutes. Cross tabulation analysis reveals that the older the child, the less time per day they spend on physically active play. For example, the average number of minutes for primary school-age children was 107 minutes, whilst for secondary school age children the average was 90 minutes. For pre-school age children, the average was found to be 109 minutes. Boys are also likely to play for longer than girls (108 minutes for boys and 99 minutes for girls).

3%

46%

31%

9%

11%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Unsure / no reply


60 minutes

31 - 59 minutes

30 minutes or less

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5.1.4 Days taking part in structured play and sport activities in last week Q23/Q7: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you (your child) do more formal physical activities, such as clubs and lessons, e.g. swimming, dancing, tennis, etc.?

Base: 300

When asked on how many days they had taken part in more structured physical activities, such as sports clubs and lessons, just over half of respondents reported that they had taken part such activities in the past week. It should be noted, however, that this finding is skewed by pre-school age children in the sample, 75% of whom did not take part in structured clubs and lessons. Amongst the school-age children in the sample, 65% reported that they did take part in clubs and lessons. The largest proportion of these respondents (45%) took part in lessons and clubs on 1 to 3 days in the past week, with an overall average of 2.4 days per week. There were fewer differences between the number of days participating in structured physical activities between boys and girls, when compared to less formal physical play. Similarly, there were no clear differences between primary and secondary school children.

46%

16% 17%

12%

3% 3% 0%

2% 2%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days Unsure

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5.1.5 Average time spent on structured play and sport activities Q24/Q8: On average, how much time did you (your child) usually spend doing formal physical activities on one of those days?

Base (those who undertook formal physical activities): 164

The time generally spent per day on more structured play and sport activities corresponds closely to the time spent on informal play activities, with the majority of respondents reporting spending an hour (43%) or more than hour (35%). It is perhaps to be expected that a larger proportion would cite one hour, as this is typically the length of time of a single sports lesson or club. The overall average number of minutes per day on this type of physical activity was 75 minutes. The base of respondents for this question is too low for detailed cross tabulation analysis, however, the data does suggest that older children and males tend to spend a longer period of time per day on structured physical exercise than younger children and females.

4%

35%

43%

12%

6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Unsure / no reply


60 minutes

31 - 59 minutes

30 minutes or less

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5.1.6 Current physical activity relative to NHS Scotland recommended levels – children and young people

Base: 299

Similar to the adult survey, the physical activity data for children and young people was analysed to determine the proportions of the sample exercising at or above the recommended levels. For children under 5 years old (who can walk) the recommendation is 3 hours of physical activity a day, whilst for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years old, the recommendation is one hour per day. The total number of minutes spent exercising per week per child was calculated by combining PE lessons, informal play and structured clubs and lessons. This total was then divided by 7 to give an average daily amount of physical activity for each child. This calculation showed that only 18% of under 5 year olds were achieving the recommended 3 hours of activity per day, whilst amongst the school age children, 59% were physically active for an average of an hour a day. Combining the data for children under 5 years old with those aged 5 to 16 years old provides an overall proportion of 48% who are currently physically active at or above the recommended levels.

52%

48%

0% 20% 40% 60%

Below recommended level / no activity

At or above recommended level

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5.1.7 Sports and activities participating in regularly Q25/9: What types of physical activities and sports do you (does your child) take part in regularly? By regularly, I mean at least once a week.

Base: 300

When asked what sports and physical activities the children and young people participate in regularly, the majority (68%) reported participation in at least one sport. The most popular activities were football (27%), swimming (21%), dancing (14%) and cycling (12%). As we would expect, pre-school children are less likely to participate regularly in sports, with 51% reporting that they do not take part in any. Amongst the school-age children, 79% reported participating in at least one sport and this proportion was consistent across both primary and secondary school-age children. The proportion participating regularly in sports was also found to be consistent between girls and boys. Adult respondents to the GoWell study in Glasgow’s East End were asked who within their household participated regularly in sport. This allowed researchers to establish the proportion of children aged 2 to 15 years old who took part in sport. The study found 57% of children played sport regularly. For the Ayrshire and Arran study the question was different; we did not ask who participated in sport in a general sense but asked which sports the children participated in specifically. The findings do, however, suggest that a higher proportion of children in Ayrshire and Arran participate in sport regularly. The findings for Scotland as a whole, however, are very comparable to Ayrshire and Arran, with 66% of children nationally participating in sport compared to 68% in Ayrshire. It should be noted that the Scotland-wide question (taken from the Scottish Health Survey3 asks whether children have taken part in sport in the last 7 days, as opposed to regularly. This finding is

3 Scottish Health Survey 2012 – Scottish Government

3%

29%

9%

1%

2%

3%

3%

3%

3%

6%

9%

10%

12%

14%

21%

27%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Unsure/prefer not to say/refused

None

Other

Ice skating

Badminton

Basketball

Skateboarding / skating

Tennis

Rugby

Martial Arts, e.g. Taekwondo, Judo

Athletics / running

Gymnastics / trampolining

Cycling

Dancing

Swimming

Football

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more vulnerable to the influences of weather, time of year and school term times than the more generic ‘regularly’ question.

5.1.8 Modes of transport used for everyday journeys

Q27/10: What is the MAIN MODE of transport you (your child) use to travel to school/college/work/ nursery? Do you (does your child) use any other mode of travel to get to school /college/work/ nursery? If you (they) walk for at least 15 minutes for part of their journey, this counts as a mode of travel.

Main for school / nursery / college /

work

Other for school / nursery / college /

work Walking 76% 3% Car / van 13% 8% Bus 9% 2% Bicycle 2% 7% No other transport used / no response

- 80%

Base 260* 260* *Base excludes those who do not travel to nursery, school, college or work

It is encouraging to note that more than three quarters of the children and young people sampled reported that they walk to school, nursery, college or work, whilst a further 9% cycle as a secondary mode of transport. This is in contrast to the adult sample, where the majority travelled by car or van. This difference in findings is likely to be at least partly due to the more local nature of schools and nurseries compared to workplaces. It is interesting to note that there were no notable differences in the proportions travelling actively to nursery, school and college across year groups or gender.

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5.1.9 Child’s awareness of the importance of physical activity

Q26: How aware is your child of the importance of physical activity for health?

Base (primary school age children only): 139

Parents of primary school age children were asked to state how aware their child is in terms of the importance of physical activity for health. The majority of respondents (83%) reported that their child is indeed aware of this, with the larger proportion (61%) claiming that their child is ‘very aware’.

5.1.10 Perceived recommended level of physical activity for 5 to 18 year olds

Q11/28: Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years per week?

Base (excludes those answering on behalf of child aged under 5 years old): 240

Adult respondents who had children aged 5 to 12 years old and older children (aged 13 to 16 years) were asked to identify which of the statements detailed above represented the recommended level of physical activity for 5 to 18 year olds. Respondents were found to have low levels of awareness of the recommended levels of physical exercise for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years old. Only 23% correctly identified a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day as the

61%

22%

4% 5% 9%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Very aware Slightly aware Slightly unaware

Not aware Unsure

33%

17%

23%

27%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Unsure

60 mins vigorous activity at least 3 times a week

At least 60 mins of moderate to vigorous activity every day

30 mins of vigorous activity at least 5 times per week

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recommended level, while 27% thought that 30 minutes of vigorous activity 5 times a week was recommended. In total, one third of respondents admitted that they did not know the recommended level of physical activity for this age group. There were not found to be any noteworthy differences in these findings between the adult respondents (parents of children aged 5 to 12 years) and the older children responders (aged 13 to 16 years).

5.1.11 Perceived recommended level of physical activity for under 5 year olds (who can walk)

Q29: Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for children aged less than 5 years who can walk?

Base (parents of 2 – 4 year olds only): 91

Parents of children aged 2 to 4 years old were asked what they believed the recommended level of physical activity for toddlers under 5 years old to be. Similar to those who were asked about older age groups, there was a high level of uncertainty and confusion about the recommendations. Indeed, only 15% of the sample correctly identified 3 hours a day as the recommended level, while the largest proportion of respondents (41%) stated that they were unsure.

5.1 Summary

Whilst the majority of children sampled were physically active, and participated in PE at school, informal physical play and sports clubs and lessons, just less than half (48%) achieved the minimum recommended levels of physical activity. This proportion was significantly lower amongst younger children under 5 years old (18%) than amongst school age children aged 5 to 16 years old (59%). The research also indicates that awareness in parents and in the older children of the recommended levels of physical activity for children and young people are low.

41%

15%

19%

25%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Unsure

3 hours of physical activity over the course of each day

1 hour of physical activity over the course of each day

30 mins of physical activity most days of the week

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Nevertheless, the majority of respondents did report regularly participating in sport and travelling actively to nursery and school.

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Appendices

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Appendix 1: Key Indicators Summary

Proportion of adult population exercising at recommended levels

Base: 1069

Proportion of adult population participating in sport in past 4 weeks

Base: 1069

Proportion of adult population aware of recommended level of physical activity

Base: 1069

49% 52% 52%

43%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Total North Ayrshire South Ayrshire East Ayrshire

45% 46% 53%

37%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%


21% 21%

13%

28%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%


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Proportion of adult population that visit the outdoors at least once per week

Base: 1069

Proportion of adult population walking 30 minutes or more per week

Base: 1069

Proportion of adult population travelling actively to work / education

Base: 1069

43% 45%

53%

32%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%


80% 88%

82%

68%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


37%

53%

27% 28%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%


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Appendix 2: Data by Local Authority

Q1: How would you rate the quality of the following amenities in or near your local area?

Sports facilities North

Ayrshire South

Ayrshire East Ayrshire

Very Good 13% 20% 22%

Fairly good 66% 64% 65%

Neither good nor poor

9% 9% 11%

Fairly poor 9% 4% 1%

Very poor 3% 3% -

Base 341 290 255

Youth and Leisure Services

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Very Good 7% 13% 16%



11% 10% 17%


Very poor 4% 5% 2%

Base 298 252 219

Parks/green spaces North

Ayrshire South


Very Good 24% 30% 30%



7% 7% 10%


Very poor 1% 1% 0%

Base 386 328 295

Base: All respondents (excluding ‘don’t know’ and ‘N/A’)

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Children’s play areas North

Ayrshire South


Very Good 12% 22% 14%



13% 12% 12%


Very poor 5% 2% 3%

Base 306 277 209

Public transport North

Ayrshire South


Very Good 24% 25% 23%



7% 11% 8%


Very poor 1% 1% 1%

Base 356 287 259

Paths and pavements

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Very Good 4% 5% 23%



20% 14% 12%


Very poor 7% 9% 3%

Base 390 332 333

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Q1: How would you rate the quality of the following amenities in or near your local area?

Cycleways and tracks

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Very Good 10% 8% 31%



16% 14% 14%


Very poor 2% 8% 6%

Base 324 258 190

Beaches North

Ayrshire South


Very Good 14% 46% 44%



10% 5% 2%


Very poor 1% 2% 1%

Base 342 314 124


Q2: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do vigorous physical activities like heavy

lifting, digging, aerobics, fast cycling or fast swimming? By vigorous activity, I mean activity which

would make you sweat and short of breath.

North

Ayrshire South


None 68% 60% 76%

1 day 6% 4% 6%

2 days 12% 18% 6%

3 days 5% 11% 5%

4 days 4% 3% 2%

5 days 3% 2% 1%

6 days 1% - 1%

7 days 2% 1% 2%

Mean 2.87 2.71 2.90

Base 391 334 344


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Q3: On average, how much time did you usually spend doing VIGOROUS physical activities on ONE of

those days?

North

Ayrshire South


30 minutes or less 17% 5% 11%

31-59 minutes 15% 12% 5%

60 minutes 46% 64% 46%

61-120 minutes 20% 14% 28%

More than 120

minutes

2% 5% 11%

Minutes (mean) 63.6 68.7 81.8

Base 127 133 83

Base: Those who did vigorous physical activates on at least one day in the previous week

Q4: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do MODERATE physical activities like carrying light loads, sweeping, or bicycling or swimming at a regular pace?

North

Ayrshire South


None 38% 46% 51%

1 day 5% 5% 3%

2 days 8% 10% 8%

3 days 14% 8% 9%

4 days 9% 7% 4%

5 days 13% 10% 6%

6 days 1% 1% 3%

7 days 12% 11% 16%

Mean 4.11 4.04 4.55

Base 391 334 344

Base: All respondents

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Q5: On average, how much time did you usually spend doing MODERATE physical activities on ONE

of those days?

North

Ayrshire South



31-59 minutes 12% 12% 5%

60 minutes 29% 28% 39%

61-120 minutes 24% 28% 25%

More than 120

minutes

13% 21% 17%

Minutes (mean) 84.0 102.2 94.7

Base 243 179 169

Base: Those who did moderate physical activates on at least one day in the previous week

Q6: During the past 7 days, on how many days did you WALK for at least 10 minutes at a time?

North

Ayrshire South


None 11% 16% 31%

1 day 2% 2% 1%

2 days 5% 4% 6%

3 days 9% 5% 8%

4 days 13% 7% 6%

5 days 18% 12% 10%

6 days 4% 2% 2%

7 days 38% 51% 37%

Mean 5.29 5.81 5.48

Base 391 334 344


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Q7: On average, how much time did you usually spend WALKING on ONE of those days?

North

Ayrshire South



16 – 30 minutes 49% 45% 37%

31-59 minutes 14% 19% 6%

60 minutes 17% 16% 28%

61-120 minutes 7% 8% 19%

More than 120

minutes

3% 3% 4%

Minutes (mean) 44.5 44.4 60.6

Base 348 279 239

Base: Those who walked on at least one day in the previous week

Q8: I am now going to ask you about taking exercise. Exercise is any activity which you do to improve

your health and fitness. This can include walking where you have decided to do it for health or

fitness reasons. It does not include physical activity that is part of your everyday life, e.g. walking to

shops, housework, or activity as part of your work. Which of these statements best describes your

behaviour just now?

North

Ayrshire South

Ayrshire East

Ayrshire

I currently do not exercise and I do not intend to start in the next six months

31% 28% 35%

I currently do not exercise but am thinking about starting to exercise in the next six months

11% 9% 16%

I currently exercise a bit but not weekly 6% 9% 4%

I currently exercise weekly but have only begun to do so in the past six months

5% 3% 1%

I currently exercise weekly and have done so for longer than six months

48% 51% 44%

Base 391 334 344


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Q9: I am now going to show you a list of activities, please tell me which ones you have done in the last 4 weeks?

North Ayrshire South


Gym / exercise bike / weight training

13% 15% 11%

Aerobics / keep fit / gymnastics / spin, etc.

9% 16% 6%

Swimming 11% 11% 6%

Football 9% 10% 6%

Cycling 9% 7% 3%

Exercises 7% 5% 2%

Running / jogging 5% 7% 4%

Golf 2% 6% 4%

Dancing 4% 1% 2%

Bowls 2% 1% 2%

Hill walking 1% 3% 1%

Other 3% 3% 2%

None 54% 47% 63%

Base: 391 334 344


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Q10.1-41: If yes, was this as a member of a club (including gym membership)?

Total membership of clubs

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Member of a club 50% 69% 76%

Not a member of a club

50% 31% 24%

Base 179 178 127

Base: All respondents who participated in activities at Q9

Q11: Looking at this card, are there any particular reasons why you haven’t done any or more sport in the past 4 weeks?

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

I already do enough sport / exercise 17% 37% 29%

Time constraints (total) 30% 28% 35%

- It’s difficult to find the time 22% 19% 17%

- I have too many family commitments

8% 11% 16%

Personal constraints / concerns (total) 46% 33% 39%

- My health isn’t good enough 17% 21% 17%

- Not really interested 24% 9% 20%

- Never occurred to me 4% 4% 1%

- No one to do it with 2% 2% 3%

- I wouldn’t enjoy it 1% 2% 1%

- Fear of injury 3% 1% 1%

- Might feel out of place 1% 0% 1%

Practical constraints (total) 10% 5% 5%

- Not enough info on what is available

4% 1% 0%

- Costs too much 3% 1% 4%

- Facilities not good enough 2% 1% 1%

- Facilities I need not available locally

1% 2% 0%

- Lack of transport, can’t easily get to it

1% 0% 0%

Other 2% 4% 4%

Base*: 314 329 339

*Bases exclude those who stated ‘would rather not say’

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Q12a: How often do you use or go to any of the following facilities or outdoor spaces?

Park, green area, sports field or play area

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Never use 26% 24% 32%

Once/ A few times a year

12% 22% 21%

About once a month 25% 24% 18%

At least once a week 37% 30% 30%

Base 391 334 344

River, loch, canal, beach or sea-shore

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Never use 25% 8% 30%


23% 20% 48%



Base 391 334 344

Woodland, forest or the countryside

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Never use 40% 29% 35%


25% 39% 37%



Base 391 334 344


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Community centre North

Ayrshire South


Never use 69% 78% 75%


10% 9% 9%



Base 391 334 344

Sports hall, gym or fitness centre

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Never use 58% 58% 65%


9% 7% 7%



Base 391 334 344

Swimming pool North

Ayrshire South


Never use 55% 51% 58%


18% 27% 20%



Base 391 334 344


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Q12a.1-6: How often do you use or go to any of the following facilities or outdoor spaces?

Visit outdoor places total

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Visit outdoors at least once a week

45% 53% 32%

Don’t visit outdoors at least once a week

55% 47% 68%

Base 391 334 344


Q12b.1: If yes, was that in [respondents’ council area]?


North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Yes, always 69% 77% 74%

Yes, sometimes 29% 23% 26%

No 1% - -

Base 288 254 235

Base: All respondents who visited Park, green area, sports field or play area


North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Yes, always 66% 78% 51%


No 2% - 5%

Base 293 308 240

Base: All respondents who visited River, loch, canal, beach or sea-shore


North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Yes, always 59% 59% 55%


No 2% - 5%

Base 234 236 222

Base: All respondents who visited Woodland, forest or the countryside

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Community centre North

Ayrshire South


Yes, always 63% 89% 81%


No 7% 1% 2%

Base 123 73 86

Base: All respondents who visited Community centre

Sports hall, gym or fitness centre

North Ayrshire

South Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

Yes, always 64% 93% 83%


No 4% 1% 2%

Base 163 140 121

Base: All respondents who visited Sports hall, gym or fitness centre

Swimming pool North

Ayrshire South


Yes, always 64% 67% 73%


No 3% 1% 3%

Base 176 162 144

Base: All respondents who visited Swimming pool

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Q13a: What is the MAIN MODE you use to travel to work or college?

North

Ayrshire South


Car or van 57% 64% 67%

Walking 21% 14% 14%

Bus 14% 16% 13%

Bicycle 5% 2% 2%

Train 2% 2% 3%

Taxi / minicab 1% - -

Other - 1% -

Base 257 222 178

Base: All respondents who travel to work or education

Q13b: Do you use any other mode of travel on that journey?

North

Ayrshire South


Walking 28% 11% 12%

Bus 5% 1% 3%

Bicycle 4% - -

Car or van 3% 1% 2%

Train 2% 1% 2%

No other mode of travel used

59% 85% 80%

Base 257 222 178


Q13a&b: What are the main modes and other modes you use to travel to work or college?

Active travel total North

Ayrshire South


Travel actively for work/college

53% 27% 28%

Don’t travel actively 47% 73% 72%

Base 257 222 149


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Q13a: What is your MAIN MODE of travel for short shopping or leisure trips of less than a mile?

North

Ayrshire South


Walking 57% 67% 49%

Car or van 29% 25% 40%

Bus 7% 2% 7%

Taxi / minicab 4% 2% 2%

Bicycle 2% 2% -

Train 1% - 0%

Other 0% 2% 2%

Base 391 334 344


Q14: Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for adults

per week?

North

Ayrshire South


20 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times a week

41% 44% 26%

At least 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) of moderate to vigorous exercise per week (can be spread over the week)

21% 13% 28%

60 minutes of vigorous activity at least 5 times a week 17% 12% 11%

Unsure 21% 31% 35%

Rather not say / refused 1% 1% 1%

Base 391 334 344


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Q15a: I would now like to ask you a little about your feelings of health and well being. On this card are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please can you tell me the frequency with which each describes your experience over the past 2 weeks?

I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future



All of the time 17% 22% 23%

Often 50% 51% 48%

Some of the time 22% 21% 24%

Rarely 10% 6% 24%

Never 1% 1% -

Base 389 334 344

I’ve been feeling useful North Ayrshire South



Often 47% 36% 43%


Rarely 6% 3% 8%

Never 1% 1% -

Base 391 334 344

I’ve been feeling relaxed North Ayrshire South



Often 44% 35% 38%


Rarely 7% 6% 8%

Never 2% 1% 3%

Base 391 334 344


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I’ve been dealing with problems well




Often 53% 44% 41%


Rarely 3% 1% 3%

Never 0% 1% 0%

Base 391 334 344

I’ve been thinking clearly North Ayrshire South



Often 52% 46% 42%


Rarely 1% 1% 3%

Never 0% 0% -

Base 391 334 344

I’ve been feeling close to other people




Often 60% 40% 38%


Rarely 3% 1% 6%

Never 0% 1% -

Base 391 334 344


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I’ve been able to make up my own mind about things




Often 42% 41% 37%


Rarely 0% 0% 3%

Never 0% - -

Base 391 334 344


Q16: How aware are you of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in 2014?



Very aware 59% 49% 47%

Quite aware 32% 40% 41%

Not very aware 6% 9% 9%

Not at all aware 3% 2% 4%

Base 391 334 344


Q17: How would you describe your level of interest in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?



Very interested 18% 24% 20%

Quite interested 42% 43% 35%

Not very interested 25% 20% 24%

Not at all interested 14% 11% 18%

Unsure 0% 2% 4%

Base 391 334 344


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Q18: In what ways, if any, do you intend to follow or get involved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

North

Ayrshire South


Watch on TV, internet or listen on radio

72% 70% 63%

Read about it in the paper 37% 45% 29%

Attend a ticketed Games event 13% 15% 11% Take part in a Games related sports or physical activity

3% 2% 2%

Use a new or improved sports facility linked to the Games

2% 1% 1%

Takes part in a Games related cultural event

2% 1% 1%

Volunteering during the Games 0% 0% 1%

Take part in a Games related community event or activity

1% 1% 4%

Not decided 11% 9% 15%

None of these 14% 18% 19%

Other - 1% 1%

Base 391 334 344


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Appendix 3: Questionnaires

17 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6DD. Tel: 0131 316 1900 Fax: 0131 316 1901

[email protected]

NHS Ayrshire and Arran Commonwealth Games Legacy Tracking Research

In-home CAPI questionnaire - FINAL 6th August 2013

Introduction: Good morning/afternoon, I am ______________ from Progressive, an independent market research company who are carrying out a survey on behalf of NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The survey is about health and levels of physical activity of people living in Ayrshire. It will take about 10 minutes to complete. SQ1 Interviewer to code where interview taking place: North Ayrshire 1 South Ayrshire 2 East Ayrshire 3 SQ2 Firstly, can I ask the ages and gender of the people living in this house, including yourself?

Response Person 1 (respondent)

Person 2

Person 3

Person 4

Person 5

Person 6

Person 7

Person 8

Male 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Female 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Age (write in) _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Read for all respondents with a child aged 12 – 16 in the household: SQ3 As well as asking about your own physical activity levels we are also interested in the

physical activity levels of children and young people. I have a very short questionnaire for children and young people who are in secondary school (5 minutes). Would I be able to speak to your secondary school age child at the end of the interview in your presence?

Response Code Route Yes 1 Q1 No – refused 2 SQ4 No – not in just now 3 SQ4

Ask SQ4 if SQ3=3

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SQ4 Would it be possible to leave a self-completion questionnaire for your son/daughter to complete, which I could collect or they could send straight back to our office?

Response Code Yes 1 No 2

GoWell Q1 READ OUT: How would you rate the quality of the following amenities in or near your local area? Showcard Interviewer – Code NA for beaches if there is no beach in the local area (within 5 miles)

Very good

Fairly good

Neither good nor

poor Fairly poor

Very poor

Don’t know

NA

Sports facilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Youth and leisure services 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Parks/green spaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Children’s play areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Public transport 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Paths and pavements 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Cycleways and tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 -

Beaches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

I would now like you to think about the physical activities you do as part of your work, at home, getting from place to place, and in your spare time for recreation, exercise or sport. I am going to ask you some questions about the physical activities that you do. Please think only about those activities you did for at least 10 minutes at a time. GoWell Q2 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do vigorous physical activities like

heavy lifting, digging, aerobics, fast cycling or fast swimming? By vigorous activity, I mean activity which would make you sweat and short of breath. (Interview note: You would not be able to continue a conversation with someone while undertaking vigorous activity)

Response Code None 1 1 day 2 2 days 3 3 days 4 4 days 5 5 days 6 6 days 7 7 days 8

GoWell Q3 On average, how much time did you usually spend doing VIGOROUS physical activities on

ONE of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes ___________ minutes per day

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GoWell Q4 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do MODERATE physical activities like

carrying light loads, sweeping, or bicycling or swimming at a regular pace? (Interview note: You would be able to continue a conversation with someone while undertaking moderate activity) DO NOT INCLUDE WALKING


GoWell Q5 On average, how much time did you usually spend doing MODERATE physical activities on

ONE of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes ___________ minutes per day GoWell Q6 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you WALK for at least 10 minutes at a time?


GoWell Q7 On average, how much time did you usually spend WALKING on ONE of those days?

WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes ___________ minutes per day GoWell Q8 I am now going to ask you about taking exercise. Exercise is any activity which you do to improve your health and fitness. This can include walking where you have decided to do it for health or fitness reasons. It does not include physical activity that is part of your everyday life, e.g. walking to shops, housework, or activity as part of your work.

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Which of these statements best describes your behaviour just now? Showcard

Response Code I currently do not exercise and I do not intend to start in the next six months 1 I currently do not exercise but am thinking about starting to exercise in the next six months

2

I currently exercise a bit but not weekly 3 I currently exercise weekly but have only begun to do so in the past six months

4

I currently exercise weekly and have done so for longer than six months 5

GoWell Q9 I am now going to show you a list of activities, please tell me which ones you have done in

the last 4 weeks? Showcard Interviewer probe - Have you done any other sports in the past 4 weeks? – Type in under

‘Other specify’ For all coded at Q9 Q10 If yes, was this as a member of a club (including gym membership)?

Response Code As a member of a club? Yes No

Aerobics / Keep Fit / Gymnastics /spin / dance (for fitness)

1 1 2

Aquarobics / Aquafit / Exercise Class in Water 2 1 2 Athletics 3 1 2

Badminton / tennis 4 1 2 Basketball 5 1 2

Bowls 6 1 2 Boxing 7 1 2

Canoeing / Kayaking 8 1 2 Climbing 9 1 2

Cricket 10 1 2 Curling 11 1 2 Cycling 12 1 2

Dancing (other types) 13 1 2 Exercises (e.g. press-ups, sit-ups) 14 1 2

Football 15 1 2 Golf 16 1 2

Gym (workout) / Exercise Bike / Weight Training 17 1 2 Hillwalking / Rambling 18 1 2

Hockey 19 1 2 Horse riding 20 1 2

Ice hockey 21 Ice skating 22 1 2

Jet skiing 23 1 2 Martial arts (including Tai Chi) 24 1 2

Netball 25 1 2 Rowing 26 1 2

Rugby 27 1 2 Running / jogging 28 1 2

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Sailing / Windsurfing 29 1 2 Shinty/ Gaelic football 30 1 2

Skateboarding / Inline skating 31 1 2 Skiing / Snowboarding 32 1 2

Squash 33 1 2 Subaqua 34 1 2

Surfing / Body boarding 35 1 2 Swimming 36 1 2

Table tennis 37 1 2 Volleyball 38 1 2

Waterskiing 39 1 2 Yoga / Pilates 40 1 2

Other (specify) 41 1 2 None 42

GoWell Q11 Looking at this card, are there any particular reasons why you haven’t done any or more

sport in the past 4 weeks? Showcard

Response Code Facilities not good enough 1

Fear of injury 2 Health isn’t good enough 3

I already do enough sport/exercise 4 I have too many family commitments 5

I might feel out of place 6 I wouldn’t enjoy it 7 It costs too much 8

It’s difficult to find the time 9 Lack of transport/can’t easily get to it 10

Never occurred to me 11 No one to do it with 12

Not enough information on what’s available 13 Not really interested 14

The facilities I need are not available locally 15 Other (specify):_____________ 16 Would rather not say / refused 17

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GoWell Q12 a) How often do you use or go to any of the following facilities or outdoor spaces? b) If yes, was that in [insert North, South or East Ayrshire from SQ1]?

Never

use


About once a month

At least once

a week Was that in N/ S/ E Ayrshire?

Yes,

always Yes,

sometimes No


1 2 3 4 1 2 3


1 2 3 4 1 2 3


1 2 3 4 1 2 3

Community centre 1 2 3 4 1 2 3

Sports hall, gym or fitness centre 1 2 3 4 1 2 3

Swimming pool 1 2 3 4 1 2 3

GoWell Q13 a) What is the MAIN MODE you use to travel to work or college?

b) Do you use any other mode of travel on that journey? If you walk for at least 15 minutes for part of your journey, this counts as a mode of travel.

c) What is your MAIN MODE of travel for short shopping or leisure trips of less than a mile?

Main

Work/college Other

Work/college Main Leisure & Shopping

Walking 1 1 1

Bicycle 2 2 2

Bus 3 3 3

Train 4 4 4

Underground 5 5 5

Ferry 6 6 6

Car or van 7 7 7

Motorcycle / moped 8 8 8

Taxi / minicab 9 9 9

Other: Specify 10 10 10

Do not go to work / college 11 11 -

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Q14 Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for adults per week? Showcard

Response Code 20 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times a week 1 At least 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) of moderate to vigorous exercise per week (can be spread over the week)

2

60 minutes of vigorous activity at least 5 times a week 3 Unsure 4 None of these / other 5 Rather not say / refused 6

Q15 I would now like to ask you a little about your feelings of health and well being. On this

card are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please can you tell me the frequency with which each describes your experience over the past 2 weeks? Read out

Response All of the time

Often Some of the time

Rarely Never Refused

I’ve been feeling optimistic about the

future 1 2 3 4 5 6

I’ve been feeling useful 1 2 3 4 5 6 I’ve been feeling relaxed 1 2 3 4 5 6

I’ve been dealing with problems well 1 2 3 4 5 6 I’ve been thinking clearly 1 2 3 4 5 6

I’ve been feeling close to other people 1 2 3 4 5 6 I’ve been able to make up my own

mind about things 1 2 3 4 5 6

Q16 How aware are you of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in 2014? Showcard

Response Code Very aware 1 Quite aware 2 Not very aware 3 Not at all aware 4

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Q17 How would you describe your level of interest in the 2014 Commonwealth Games? Showcard

Response Code Very interested 1 Quite interested 2 Not very interested 3 Not at all interested 4 Unsure 5

Q18 In what ways, if any, do you intend to follow or get involved in the 2014 Commonwealth

Games? Showcard

Response Code Watch on TV, internet or listen on the radio 1

Read about it in the paper 2 Attend a ticketed Games event 3

Take part in a Games related sports or physical activity 4 Use a new or improved sports facility linked to the Games 5

Take part in a Games related cultural event 6 Volunteering during the Games 7

Take part in a Games related community event or activity 8 Not yet decided / don’t know 9

None of these 10 Other (specify):___________________ 11

Parents Section Ask of all who have children aged between 2 and 12 years old living at home. Others go to Q30. Introduction: The next set of questions relate to the levels of physical activity of the children in your household who are aged 2 to 12 years old. To keep things simple, when answering these questions I would like you to think about the child (2 - 12 years old) in your household whose birthday is next. Q19 Of the children in the household aged between 2 and 12 years old, how old is the child

(currently) whose birthday is coming up next?

Response Code 2 years 1 3 years 2 4 years 3 5 years 4 6 years 5 7 years 6 8 years 7 9 years 8 10 years 9 11 years 10 12 years 11

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Interviewer note: If child is 12 on next birthday, please check they are still in primary school. If not choose another child in household, or if another 2 – 12 year old child is not available, go to Q31. For the questions in this section I would like you to think about the child whose birthday is next. Ask only of children aged 5 years or older. Route from Q19. Q20 On how many days does your child do PE at school per week?

Response Code None 1 1 day 2 2 days 3 3 days 4 4 days 5 5 days 6 Unsure 7 Child not at school yet 8

Q21 During the past 7 days, on how many days did your child do informal play activities,

involving physical activity, such as cycling, playing football in the street/park, running in the garden/street, playing in a soft play area, walking to school?

Response Code None 1 1 day 2 2 days 3 3 days 4 4 days 5 5 days 6 6 days 7 7 days 8 Unsure 9

Q22 On average, how much time did your child usually spend doing physical play activities on

ONE of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes

___________ minutes per day Q23 During the past 7 days, on how many days did your child do more formal physical

activities, such as clubs and lessons, e.g. swimming, dancing, tennis, etc.?

Response Code None 1 1 day 2 2 days 3 3 days 4 4 days 5 5 days 6 6 days 7 7 days 8 Unsure 9

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Q24 On average, how much time did your child usually spend doing formal physical activities

on ONE of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g 1.5 hours = 90 minutes

___________ minutes per day Q25 What types of physical activities and sports does your child take part in regularly? By

regularly, I mean at least once a week.

Response Code Athletics / running 1 Badminton 2 Basketball 3 Cycling 4 Dancing 5 Football 6 Gymnastics / trampolining 7 Ice skating 8 Martial arts, e.g. Taekwondo, Judo 9 Rugby 10 Skateboarding / skating 11 Swimming 12 Table tennis 13 Tennis 14 Other (specify) 15 Unsure 16 None 17 Would rather not say / refused 18

Ask only for children aged 5+. Route from Q19. Q26 How aware is your child of the importance of physical activity for health?

Response Code Very aware 1 Slightly aware 2 Slightly unaware 3 Not aware 4 Unsure 5

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Ask only for children aged 3+. Route from Q19. Q27 a) What is the MAIN MODE of transport your child uses to travel to school or nursery? b) Does your child use any other mode of travel to get to school or nursery? If they walk

for at least 15 minutes for part of their journey, this counts as a mode of travel.

Main mode to school/nursery

Other mode to school

Walking 1 1

Bicycle 2 2

Bus 3 3

Train 4 4

Underground 5 5

Ferry 6 6

Car or van 7 7

Taxi / minicab 8 8

Other: Specify 9 9

Only ask where there is a child aged 5 to 18 years old living in the household (route from SQ2) Q28 Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for

children and young people aged 5 to 18 years per week?

Response Code 30 minutes of vigorous activity at least 5 times a week 1 60 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times a week 2 At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day 3 Unsure 4 None of these / other 5 Rather not say / refused 6

Only ask where there is a child aged 2 to 4 years old living in the household (route from SQ2) Q29 Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for

children aged under 5 years who can walk?

Response Code 3 hours of physical activity over the course of each day 1 1 hour of physical activity over the course of each day 2 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week 3 Unsure 4 None of these / other 5 Rather not say / refused 6

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ASK ALL I now have just a few questions that are for classification purposes. GoWell Q30 Do you have a long-standing illness, disability or infirmity? Longstanding means anything

that has troubled you or is likely to affect you over a period of time.

Response Code Yes 1 No 2 Would rather not say 3

Q31 How would you describe your illness, disability or infirmity?

Response Code Hearing impairment 1 Visual impairment (not corrected by spectacles or contact lenses)

2

Speech impairment 3 Physical co-ordination difficulties (includes problems of manual dexterity and of muscular control e.g. incontinence, epilepsy)

4

Reduced physical capacity (includes debilitating pain and lack of strength, breath, energy or stamina e.g. from asthma, angina or diabetes)

5

Severe disfigurement 6 Learning disabilities 7 Mental illness 8 Other (specify) 9 Would rather not say 10

Q32 Which ethnic group are you in?

Response Code White A Scottish 1 B Other British 2 C Irish 3 D Gypsy/Traveller 4 E Polish 5 F Other White ethnic group, please specify 6

Mixed G Any mixed or multiple ethnic background,

please specify 7

Asian, Asian Scottish, or Asian British H Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British 8 I Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani

British 9

J Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British

10

K Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British

11

L Other, please specify 12

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African M African, African Scottish or African British 13 N Other, please specify 14 Caribbean or Black O Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or

Caribbean British 15

P Black, Black Scottish or Black British 16

Q Other, please specify 17

Other Ethnic group R Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British 18

S Other, please specify 19

T Refused 20

Q33 Working status

Response Code Full-time paid work (including self-employed) 1 Part-time paid work (including self-employed) 2 Government or other training scheme 3 Unemployed 4 Retired 5 Temporary sick 6 Long-term sick/disabled without a job 7 Looking after the home/family 8 Full-time education 9 Other, specify __________ 10 Refused 11

Q34 Occupation of CWE ___________________________________ SEG

Response Code AB 1 C1 2 C2 3 D 4 E 5 Refused 6

Q35 SIMD areas (lower 15%)?

Response Code Lower 15% SIMD 1 Other 2

Postcode: ________________

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17 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6DD. Tel: 0131 316 1900 Fax: 0131 316 1901

[email protected]

NHS Ayrshire and Arran Commonwealth Games Legacy Tracking Research

Older Children and Young People Questionnaire - FINAL 7th August 2013

Q1 How old are you?

Response Code 13 years 1 14 years 2 15 years 3 16 years 4

Q2 Are you ...

Response Code Male 1 Female 2

Ask those aged 16 years old Q3 Are you still at school, or in further education, or in work?

Response Code At school 1 Further education 2 In work 3 Not in school, further education or work 4

Ask only of children under 16 years old or still at school Q4 On how many days do you do PE at school per week?

Response Code None 1 1 day 2 2 days 3 3 days 4 4 days 5 5 days 6

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Q5 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do informal activities, involving physical activity, such as cycling, playing football in the street/park, skating, skate boarding?


Q6 On average, how much time did you usually spend doing these physical activities on ONE

of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes

___________ minutes per day Q7 During the past 7 days, on how many days did you do more formal physical activities, such

as sports, clubs or lessons?


Q8 On average, how much time did you usually spend doing formal physical activities on ONE

of those days? WRITE NUMBER IN BOX - Convert hours to minutes e.g. 1.5 hours = 90 minutes

___________ minutes per day Q9 What types of physical activities and sports do you take part in regularly? By regularly, I

mean at least once every week.

Response Code Athletics / running 1 Badminton 2 Basketball 3 Cycling 4 Dancing 5 Football 6 Gymnastics / trampolining 7 Ice skating 8 Martial arts, e.g. Taekwondo, Judo 9

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Rugby 10 Skateboarding / skating 11 Swimming 12 Table tennis 13 Tennis 14 Other (specify) 15 Unsure 16 None 17

Do not ask if respondent is not in school, further education or work (Q3=4). Q10 a) What is the MAIN MODE of transport you use to travel to school/college/work? b) Do you use any other mode of travel to get to school/college/work? If you walk for at

least 15 minutes for part of their journey, this counts as a mode of travel.

Main mode Other mode

Walking 1 1

Bicycle 2 2

Bus 3 3

Train 4 4

Underground 5 5

Ferry 6 6

Car or van 7 7

Taxi / minicab 8 8

Other: Specify 9 9

Q11 Which of these options do you think is the recommended level of physical activity for

children and young people of your age per week?

Response Code 30 minutes of vigorous activity at least 5 times a week 1 60 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times a week 2 At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day 3 Unsure 4 None of these / other 5 None of these 6

I now have just a few questions that are for classification purposes. Q12 Which ethnic group are you in?

Response Code White A Scottish 1 B Other British 2 C Irish 3 D Gypsy/Traveler 4 E Polish 5 F Other White ethnic group, please specify 6

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Mixed G Any mixed or multiple ethnic background,

please specify 7

Asian, Asian Scottish, or Asian British H Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British 8 I Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani

British 9

J Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British

10

K Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British

11

L Other, please specify 12

African M African, African Scottish or African British 13 N Other, please specify 14 Caribbean or Black O Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or

Caribbean British 15

P Black, Black Scottish or Black British 16

Q Other, please specify 17

Other Ethnic group R Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British 18

S Other, please specify 19

T Refused 20

Paper/online version of questionnaire only Q13 What is the occupation of the main income earner in your household? ___________________________________ Paper / online version of questionnaire only Q14 Which local authority area do you live in?

Response Code North Ayrshire 1 South Ayrshire 2 East Ayrshire 3 Unsure 4

Paper / online version of questionnaire only Q15 What is your post code? ____________________________

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Appendix 4: Open-Ended Responses

Q9 – I am going to show you a list of activities, please tell me which ones you have done in the last 4 weeks? Others

Response Number

Walking 10

Fishing / shooting 4

Tennis 1

Motor cycling 1

White water rafting 1

Wrestling 1

Roller skating 1

Total 19

Q11 – Are there any particular reasons why you haven’t done any or more sport in the past 4 weeks? Others

Response Number

I’m too old 21

Childcare issues 3

Can’t motivate myself / too lazy 3

I’m pregnant 2

Weather 1

The magnum is not easy to get to 1

I am constant nightshift 1

I prefer walking 1

Total 33

Q13c.1 – What is the main mode that you use for travel for short shopping or leisure trips of less than a mile? Others

Response Number

Daughter / relatives / carer goes for me 5

I’m housebound 4

Mobility scooter 2

Shop online / delivered 2

I work in Asda so get my shopping after work 1

Total 14

Q18 – In what ways, if any, do you intend to follow or get involved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games? Others

Response Number

I will be working at it 3

Hope to attend Scottish winner parade 1

Total 4

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Children and Young People Q9/25a – What types of physical activities and sports do you /does your child take part in regularly? Others

Response Number

General playing and running around / soft play areas

6

Rainbows 2

Golf 2

Hockey 1

Aerobics 1

Motocross / army cadets 1

Volleyball 1

Netball 1

Walking 1

Weight training 1

Cheerleading 1

Scooter 1

Stretches and press-ups 1

Pie arts 1

Go Carting 1

Swing ball 1

Handball 1

Judo 1

Taekwondo 1

Roller skating 1

Total 27

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Appendix 5: Technical Appendix

Methodology:

• The data was collected by in-home interviews for adult population and a combination of in-home interviews, online questionnaires and paper self-completion questionnaires for the older children and young people.

• The target group for this research study was a representative sample of population of Ayrshire and Arran area.

• The target sample size was 1030 for the adult survey and 180 for the children and young people’s survey. The final achieved sample sizes were 1069 for the adult survey and 301 for the children and young people’s survey. The reason for the difference between the target and achieved samples was standard sampling procedures allowing for slight overage (adults) and higher than expected response rates (children survey).

• Fieldwork was undertaken between 13th

August and 30th

September 2013. • Respondents were selected using a stratified random sampling technique, whereby interviewers

worked to specified quota controls on key sample criteria, and selected respondents randomly within these quotas.

• In total, 11 interviewers worked on data collection. • Each interviewer’s work is validated as per the requirements of the international standard ISO

20252. Validation was achieved by re-contacting (by telephone) a minimum of 10% of the sample to check profiling details and to re-ask key questions from the survey. Where telephone details were not available re-contact may have been made by post. All interviewers working on the study were subject to validation on their work.

• All research projects undertaken by Progressive comply fully with the requirements of ISO 20252.

Data Processing and Analysis: • Our data processing department undertakes a number of quality checks on the data to ensure its

validity and integrity. • For CAPI Questionnaires these checks include: • Responses are checked to ensure that interviewer and location are identifiable. Any errors or

omissions detected at this stage are referred back to the field department, who are required to re-contact interviewers to check.

• Using our analysis package, SNAP, data is imported from email responses received in a dedicated email inbox.

• A computer edit of the data is carried out prior to analysis, involving both range and inter-field checks. Any further inconsistencies identified at this stage are investigated by reference back to the raw data on the questionnaire.

• Where “other” type questions are used, the responses to these are checked against the parent question for possible up-coding.

• Responses to open-ended questions will normally be spell and sense checked. Where required these responses may be grouped using a code-frame which can be used in analysis.

• Our analysis package is used and a programme set up with the aim of providing the client with useable and comprehensive data. Cross breaks to be imposed on the data are discussed with the client in order to ensure that all information needs are being met.

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Appendix 5: Bibliography

1. Wilson, V. and Stewart, D. 2013. Scottish Recreation Survey: Annual summary report 2012.

2. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 604 3. Scottish Government Indicator A9 – Commonwealth Games Legacy Targets 4. Scottish Health Survey 2012 – Scottish Government

Documents

Ayrshire Commonwealth Games Legacy Survey Final Report · 2014 Games, and a second phase of research in 2015 to explore the impact of the Games on physical activity levels. The findings