- Kids will take part in four sports on
average over the October half term
- Eight out of the top ten sports
children intend to take part in during the October half term are
outdoor sports
-More than half (64%) said their child
intends to play sport over half term because it is
fun
As the weather turns colder this October half term, new
research has revealed that kids are not going to let this dampen
their fun when it comes to the sports they will take part
in.
A survey of more than 7,600 UK adults published
by Decathlon in
the Decathlon Activity Index 2018,
shows that the majority of the top 10 sports children intend to
take part in over October half term take place outdoors.
In fact, the data found that children will play sport
four times on average over the half term week in
October.
Despite the colder weather at this time of year,
predominantly eight of the top ten list are outdoor sports, with
swimming and football found to be popular activities that
children intend to take part in this half term.
This was closely followed by fitness with children
intending to take part in this form of exercise over the upcoming
half term.
Running was also a popular sport that children will
enjoy participating in during the October half term, followed
closely behind by cycling.
Hiking/Trekking and tennis were next on the list of
sports and forms of exercise that children intend to take part in
during the October half term.
Skiing/Snowboarding, camping and rugby rounded off
the list of the top ten sports children intend to pick up in the
break from school in October.
Of those whose said their child is likely to take
part in sports over this October half term, more than half (64%)
revealed they will do so it is because it is
fun.
This was followed by 44% who said their little one
has more free time during the October half term, which will
enable them to participate in sports and exercise.
Philippe Rebelo, UK marketing director at
Decathlon commented: “It is interesting to see that as the
weather turns colder this October half term, many youngsters will
still be opting to take part in outdoor
sports. From cycling to hiking, these
sort of sports and exercise are a great way to get little ones
outdoors during the October half term and make use of the
additional spare time they will have on their hands. Parents can
find it difficult to find stuff to do with the kids during the
holiday, so sports are cheap, healthy and good fun for
them.
Rebelo continued: “However, it is important that they play
outdoors in the correct clothing for the cold weather, so they
can focus on enjoying their favourite sports. Having the correct
clothing can even tempt more reluctant kids to play outside as
the clothing will keep them warm. There are plenty of affordable
options out there for parents to choose when it comes to kids
sports clothing for October half term.”
Top 10 Sports or Forms of Exercise Kids Will
Take Part in During the October Half Term
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Swimming – 43%
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Football – 35%
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Fitness – 24%
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Running – 21%
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Cycling – 20%
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Hiking/Trekking – 8%
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Tennis – 8%
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Skiing/Snowboarding – 7%
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Camping – 6%
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Rugby – 6%
The Decathlon Activity Index tracks rates of
participation in sport and other physical activities across the
year through a monthly, national survey.
