3.6.7 Percentage of First Nations children aged 6 to 11 years participating in physical activities, by type activity and gender, Canada, 2008/2010

Martial arts Snowshoeing Attending aerobics or fitness classes Canoeing or kayaking Skiing or snowboarding Hunting or trapping Hiking Gardening or yard work Fishing Competitive or team sports (e.g. hockey) Skating Dancing traditional, modern, etc.) Berry picking or other food gathering Bicycling or mountain biking Running or jogging Swimming Walking
Boys 2.4 2.3 1.8 3.8 7.6 12.4 11.9 16.7 24.7 27 25.9 19.1 26.5 48.3 51.8 51.6 80.4
Girls 2.3 3 4.7 2.9 6.8 5.3 11.3 19 17.6 19.1 25.3 38.8 36.8 48.4 51.4 58.3 82.5

Source: CICH graphics created using data adapted from the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) 2008/10, National report on adults, youth and children living in First Nations Communities.

First Nations children aged 6 to 11 years engage in a variety of physical activities.

The most common among both girls and boys are walking, swimming, running/jogging and biking.

Girls are more likely than boys to engage in dancing or berry picking/food gathering.

Boys are more likely to engage in competitive or team sports, fishing, hunting or trapping.