Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators
- Last updated: 2023-03-27
The PASS Indicators are grouped by movement behaviours and broken down by individual, family/social and built/society environment.
Select an item from each list below:
| Age group - life-course | Percentage (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26.7 | 25.6 - 27.9 |
| 15-17 | 65.1 | 56.5 - 72.9 |
| 18-34 | 33.6 | 30.8 - 36.5 |
| 35-49 | 27.2 | 24.9 - 29.6 |
| 50-64 | 22.5 | 20.4 - 24.6 |
| 65+ | 14.5 | 12.9 - 16.1 |
Source: General Social Survey (GSS) 2016
(NEW) highlights indicators not previously reported upon and/or for which the measure or data source has changed.
aDue to changes in survey methodology, the PASS 2023 estimates for this indicator should not be compared to those from previous PASS editions.
Measure Description
| Definition | Sport participation is a key source of physical activity for Canadians. This indicator measures the proportion of Canadians who report that they participate regularly in sports. The measure is assessed through self-report. |
|---|---|
| Data Source | General Social Survey (GSS), Statistics Canada |
| Population | Population aged 15+ years |
| Data Available | Sex, age group (10 year, 5 year, life-course, alternative life-course), province/territory, population centre/rural area, and highest level of education (respondent) |
| Estimate Calculation | Numerator: Number of Canadians 15+ years reporting that they regularly participated in sports in the past 12 months. Denominator: Total population, aged 15+ years. |
| Additional Remarks | For this indicator, the respondent must have been an athlete or participant in the sport at least 2 or 3 times a month during the season or for a certain period of the year. The following activities were not considered "sport": non-competitive aerobics, aquafit, bicycling for recreation/transportation only, body building, car racing, dancing, fishing, fitness classes, hiking, jogging, lifting weights (non-competitive), motorcycling, snowmobiling, and non-competitive walking. |
Suggested Citation
Center for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada. Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators, 2023 Edition. Public Health Infobase. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada, 2023.